Taste
John Dhali Lyrics


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You know I love you, you know I care
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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 ❤

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