SBTRKT Lyrics

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Oh
Oh
Ah
Ah
Oh
Oh
Ah
Ah

If I get to know you baby
Maybe I can hold you down
If I get to take you down
Maybe I can hold you back
If can love you baby
Maybe I can hold you down

If I get to know you baby
Maybe I can hold you down
If I get to take you down
Maybe I can hold you back
If can love you baby
Maybe I can hold you down

If I get to know you baby
If I get to know you baby
If I get to know you baby

If I get to know you baby
If I get to know you baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jessie Ware/Sampha/SBTRKT's song "Sanctuary" illustrate the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level. The repetition of "oh" and "ah" creates a hypnotic rhythm that draws the listener in. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song - if the singer can get to know their lover intimately, they can "hold them down" and "hold them back." This could be interpreted as both a protective and possessive desire. The second verse repeats the same sentiments, with the addition of "if I can love you baby, maybe I can hold you down," which suggests that love is the key to truly understanding and caring for someone.

Overall, "Sanctuary" portrays a deep longing for emotional connection with someone. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces the idea of wanting to get to know someone intimately and feeling a strong desire to protect and care for them. The hypnotic rhythm carries the listener along on this emotional journey, creating a sense of both longing and a sense of calm.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh
A sound of anticipation and excitement

Oh
A continuation of the excitement

Ah
An expression of realization

Ah
A repetition of the realization

Oh
A sound of anticipation and excitement

Oh
A continuation of the excitement

Ah
An expression of realization

Ah
A repetition of the realization

If I get to know you baby
If I am able to form a deep connection with you

Maybe I can hold you down
Perhaps I can support you and keep you grounded

If I get to take you down
If I am able to bring you to a more vulnerable state