I Do
Jessica Law Lyrics
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Darkness is better that what you′re going through
You pray, oh, ye of so little faith
Aren't you aware of what one man, love and loss can prove?
Outshine me, brother mine
Well, now′s my time to shine
You know that you don't know what's good for you
Ten days and you′ll see that it was not in vain
Nine, if I buy me some time with more cocaine
Just wait, what right have you, John, to complain?
I am your saviour, despite yourself you will be saved
You know not what you say
You can′t be thinking straight
Above all, you don't know what′s good for you
I do
I do
I know that you'll look back on
This and be glad that I missed your cue
With the wind in your hair and the
Blood in your veins. coursing through
With one mind and one face and one love that is shared between two
It′s a love that must live even if it's the last thing I do
I do, I do
I do, I do
You plead with me again
I plead with you the same
Don′t leave me all alone, I beg of you
The lyrics of Jessica Law's song "I Do" encapsulate a complicated relationship between two individuals. The first verse establishes that one person is in agony and wishes to be free of their pain. The second person vehemently disagrees, asserting that the darkness of the situation is preferable to being liberated. The second person believes that through love and loss, they can prove their point. The chorus follows with the second individual asserting that they know what is good for both parties involved, and that their benevolent manipulation has saved the first person from themselves. The second verse appears to use the passage of time as evidence of their claims; ten (or nine) days will demonstrate the importance of their intervention. The second speaker continues to insist that the first person does not know what is best for them, and that they will relentlessly pursue the preservation of their love even if it is against the other's will. The song ends with the two parties appealing to each other in desperation.
One possible interpretation of "I Do" is that it describes a toxic, one-sided romance that borders on obsession. The second speaker views themselves as a savior who must intervene before their object of affection succumbs to the wretchedness of their own life. They display a possessive attitude, insisting that they know what is good for the other person even if it goes against their will. Throughout the song, they try to establish control over the situation, which is why they frame the first person as someone who doesn't know what's good for them. The second individual at times invokes religious motifs ("ye of so little faith"), which suggests that they view their actions as righteous and justified. However, the final plea from both parties highlights the desperation that pervades their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you want to be free of the pain
You express a desire to escape the agony you feel
Darkness is better that what you′re going through
You believe that bleakness is preferable to your current experience
You pray, oh, ye of so little faith
You appeal to a divine power, despite having doubts about its existence
Aren't you aware of what one man, love and loss can prove?
Do you not understand the transformative power of a single person, emotions, and tragedy?
Outshine me, brother mine
Surpass me, my sibling
Well, now′s my time to shine
It's currently my moment to stand out
You know that you don't know what's good for you
You recognize that you lack understanding of what will benefit you
I do
However, I possess that knowledge
Ten days and you′ll see that it was not in vain
In precisely ten days, you'll realize that your experiences were not without purpose
Nine, if I buy me some time with more cocaine
Or possibly nine, if I acquire and utilize narcotics to extend the interval
Just wait, what right have you, John, to complain?
Wait patiently, and reconsider whether you have justification for your grievances, John
I am your saviour, despite yourself you will be saved
I am your rescuer, even if you are unable to rescue yourself
You know not what you say
You lack comprehension of what you vocalize
You can′t be thinking straight
It appears that your thought processes are compromised
Above all, you don't know what′s good for you
Most significantly, you are unaware of that which will benefit you
I do
However, I possess that knowledge
I know that you'll look back on
I'm certain that in the future, you'll reflect upon
This and be glad that I missed your cue
Your experience, and be content that I failed to intervene
With the wind in your hair and the
While the breeze is blowing your hair and the
Blood in your veins. coursing through
Blood is circulating through your arteries
With one mind and one face and one love that is shared between two
Sharing identical thoughts, appearances, and emotions with someone else
It′s a love that must live even if it's the last thing I do
It's a relationship that must survive, even if it's the final act I undertake
I do, I do
I am committed to that, I am committed to that
You plead with me again
You appeal to me once more
I plead with you the same
I beg in return with identical fervor
Don′t leave me all alone, I beg of you
Please do not abandon me and leave me without companionship, I implore you
Writer(s): Jessica Law
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