Taste
John Dhali Lyrics
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My sweetheart darling, my closest friend
It′s not you, my love, it's something inside me
And as much as I try to make it hush, think it′s time to let it be
Let it breathe, let it be seen
And let you go, so I can
Taste all that I can taste
Seize the day as it breaks
I'm not waiting for another one
Taste all that I can taste
Dance while I′m awake
Before my body breaks
And I can rest when I am done
Your pillow is still warm, my love
Still blessed by your smell
But the imprint shows your absence
Like a story sad to tell
But it′s getting better now, I'm kind of finding my feet
And no more am I trying to close the door
I′m stepping out to see
What the ocean holds for me, yeah-yeah
And letting go so I can
Taste all that I can taste
Dance while I'm awake
Seize the day as it breaks
I′m not waiting for another one
Taste all that I can taste
Dance while I'm awake
Before my body breaks
And I can rest when I am done
Luck baby opened its eyes for the first time
I remember my innocence, it never died, it never died
The song "Taste" by John Dhali is about moving on from a relationship in order to experience all that life has to offer. The singer acknowledges their love for their partner, but explains that it is something within themselves that is causing them to want to let go. They want to taste everything that life has to offer, dance while they are awake, and seize the day as it breaks. The singer is not waiting for anyone else to make their life fulfilling, they want to experience it all on their own terms.
The second verse mentions how the singer is slowly getting over their partner. Although their pillow still smells like them, the singer is no longer trying to close the door on their relationship. They are instead stepping out to see what the world has to offer and letting go so they can experience it all.
Overall, "Taste" is a song about growth, self-discovery, and moving on. The singer realizes that they need to let go of their past to experience everything that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I love you, you know I care
I have affection for you and care about your well-being
My sweetheart darling, my closest friend
You are someone I love and also consider my best friend
It's not you, my love, it's something inside me
I don't blame you for my feelings, it's something internal
And as much as I try to make it hush, think it's time to let it be
Although I've tried to keep quiet about it, it's time to let my feelings out
Let it breathe, let it be seen
I want to express my feelings and allow them to be acknowledged
And let you go, so I can
I need to move on from this relationship to pursue my own desires and goals
Taste all that I can taste
I want to fully experience all that life has to offer
Dance while I'm awake
I want to enjoy life and not waste any time
Seize the day as it breaks
I want to take advantage of every opportunity and not let them pass me by
I'm not waiting for another one
I am not going to wait for someone else to lead my life, I will be in control
Before my body breaks
I want to experience all that I can before it's physically impossible for me to do so
Your pillow is still warm, my love
Your presence is still felt, even though you're physically absent
Still blessed by your smell
Your scent is still comforting and brings me happiness
But the imprint shows your absence
Even though you're not here, there's still a reminder of you
But it's getting better now, I'm kind of finding my feet
I am starting to move on and find a new sense of stability
And no more am I trying to close the door
I am no longer trying to shut out my emotions
I'm stepping out to see
I'm ready to explore new opportunities and experiences
What the ocean holds for me, yeah-yeah
I'm excited to see what the future has in store for me
Before my body breaks
I want to fully experience all that life has to offer before it's too late
And I can rest when I am done
I will be able to truly relax and be content when I've lived life to the fullest
Luck baby opened its eyes for the first time
Opportunities are arising for me and I'm taking advantage of them
I remember my innocence, it never died, it never died
I still have a sense of purity and hopefulness, even though I've been through tough times
Writer(s): Jonathan Henry Radoslav Brindley
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Andreas Wolff
What a great music video! It’s an absolute piece of art. And of course, we don’t even have to speak about this gem of a song. Absolutely love it! Congratulations, buddy! ❤
Pixel Ken Entertainment
Love the story telling, the music of course, the cinematography
Everything is on point
No surprise here tho
You're always amazing brother
Adrian León
What lovely visuals, performance and music. Well done all of you!
Hayley Ash
Beautiful ❤ Well done Jonty! 💙
Dawar Naeem
Everything is amazing. Really like the look and feel of the video, it compliments the music brilliantly. Kudos to all involved ❤
Joic Majo
Amazing music video and incredible song !❤🔥
Megan Dixon Hood
Oh John, this is so beautiful! 💛
Erinelle
What a beautiful song and video. Can we get this man on the big stage yet? Like seriously, come on!
Gaynor Duncan
Beautiful! Love it!❤
Serena Kaos
What an amazing song, message, actors (...) LOVE THIS ❤