He is also a singer/songwriter, performing solo and also with his band The Convictions. Rheon release his EP Tongue Tied in 2010.
The songs Be My Woman and Supergirl are NOT Iwan's songs. He has no idea who they are by.
Sink
Iwan Rheon Lyrics
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you are on my side.
In the war, in the war
in the war in your mind.
And you try, and you try
and you try to be free.
That's something, that's something
That's something to be.
You look, you look
you look to the west.
Cause they say, cause they say
cause they say it's the best.
Well it's fading, it's fading
it's fading for me.
But I guess, I guess
there's a price to be free.
You won it all
oh, it's fall around you.
You won it all
fall around you.
Now you're looking, you're looking
you're looking at me.
And I try, and I try
and I try to belive.
How I wonder, I wonder
and crave what you see.
That's something, that's something
That's something to be.
You won it all
oh, it's fall around you.
You won it all
fall around you.
Oh, you try not to sink,
you try not to sink with me
oh you try not to sink
cause your can't face
the break of nothing.
You won it all
oh, it's fall around you.
You won it all
fall around you.
Oh, you try not to sink,
you try not to sink with me
oh you try not to sink
cause your can't face
the break of nothing.
The lyrics of Iwan Rheon's song "Sink" depict a sense of inner turmoil in the singer's mind, and during the war of the mind, the person on the singer's side remains a constant source of support. The song starts with the singer expressing gratitude towards the person by saying that they are on their side. The war here refers to the inner conflict, and the supportive presence gives the singer strength. The singer then speaks of the west that is fading, which could be a metaphorical reference to something the singer held dear but is now losing its charm. However, the singer mentions that freedom comes at a price, and perhaps, that's what is causing them to feel lost.
The second verse talks about the singer looking back and realizing that they won everything, and the fall is all around them. Here, the fall could have multiple symbolic representations, like a downfall in terms of personal or professional life. The singer then wonders and craves what the person on the singer's side sees, hinting towards envious feelings. In the end, the singer realizes that the person on their side is trying not to "sink" with them, and the break of nothing could refer to the fear of facing the aftermath of the singer's struggles, leading to loneliness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sink" express complex emotions like gratitude, envy, and fear with smartly written symbolic references.
Line by Line Meaning
You are, you are
you are on my side.
I believe in you and trust you, you are my ally in this world.
In the war, in the war
in the war in your mind.
We are battling against the thoughts and doubts that plague your thoughts.
And you try, and you try
and you try to be free.
You struggle tirelessly to break free from the chains that bind you.
That's something, that's something
That's something to be.
Your persistence and resilience is admirable and a trait to aspire to.
You look, you look
you look to the west.
You desire to pursue the promise of a brighter future and look to the horizon.
Cause they say, cause they say
cause they say it's the best.
Others have convinced you that the Western way of life is ideal and superior.
Well it's fading, it's fading
it's fading for me.
I no longer believe in the appeal of Western values and lifestyle.
But I guess, I guess
there's a price to be free.
I understand that breaking away from societal expectations comes with consequences and sacrifices.
You won it all
oh, it's fall around you.
You won it all
fall around you.
You have achieved your goals and are surrounded by the fruits of your success.
Now you're looking, you're looking
you're looking at me.
You are scrutinizing me, curious about my thoughts and intentions.
And I try, and I try
and I try to believe.
I struggle to have faith in myself and do what's right despite external pressures.
How I wonder, I wonder
and crave what you see.
I am intrigued by your perspective and long to see the world through your eyes.
Oh, you try not to sink,
you try not to sink with me
oh you try not to sink
cause your can't face
the break of nothing.
You resist getting pulled down by my doubts and fears, as you fear losing everything and facing emptiness.
Writer(s): Iwan Rheon
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@louisac303
He will forever be the sweet and beautiful Simon in my heart - no amount of creepy Ramsay-ness can change that
@xcalic3600
louisa rosalie mcnair Ramsey is an awesome character. Evil yes, LOL!
@glacio95
louisa rosalie mcnair There is no Simon in Misfits, only Barry
@donworkinson
Andrea Diagbouga Save me Barry!!!!
@daemils.9263
Andrea Diagbouga I agree.😂
@frederikwong7062
louisa rosalie mcnair Quite positive you mean Barry.
@meaganm5331
I can't get over how attractive he is!! He's so cute when he smiles. I'm dying
@lauriecobain9604
he is beautiful
@mortimermordecai136
wtf u talking about!? o.O?
@thomastaylor3587
When I saw him bare chested in misfits I was just 😍😍😍😍