Die for Love
Johnny Hollow Lyrics
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Do you ever get that feeling?
It's perpetual for me
It's perpetual for me
I die for love
Each time I feel your breath breathing
I try to hold my own
When you sleep beside me
I count the tiles in the ceiling
One hundred twenty two
One hundred twenty three
When you sleep beside me
I hear your falling heart crashing
I try to pick up the debris
I try to pick up the debris
So here we are
Do you ever get that feeling?
We're just not meant to be
Set me as a seal on your arm and on your heart
They say that love is strong as death
And death will do us part
Set me as a seal on your heart and on your arm
They say that jealousy is deep as the grave
That is what it mends on
I hold my breath each time you breathe
I hold my breath each time you breathe
Each time you breathe, I die for love
Set me as a seal on your heart and on your arm
They say no water and no flame can tear us apart
Jealousy flashes fast as fire and leaves a cruel burning heart
They say no waters can put out such a flame
No fire could drown it
I hold my breath each time you breathe
I hold my breath each time you breathe
Each time you breathe, I die for love
Passion is relentless as an unknown lover burning cold
I hold my breath, devotion ceases me
Jealousy ripples like a river underneath me
The lyrics of Johnny Hollow's song "Die for Love" convey intense emotions of love, obsession, and jealousy. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the artist expressing feeling lost and perpetual emptiness. The first line is a question directed at the listener, evoking feelings of empathy and connection. The artist then repeats the phrase "It's perpetual for me," emphasizing the all-consuming nature of their emotions.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of the artist's obsession with their lover. They say that they die for love each time they feel their breath, and they try to hold their own breath in response. When the lover sleeps beside them, the artist counts the tiles in the ceiling and hears their falling heart crashing. They try to pick up the debris, but it seems like an impossible task.
The chorus of the song references a biblical quote about the strength of love and its ability to withstand death. The artist pleads to be set as a seal on their lover's arm and heart, both physically and emotionally attached. They then mention the destructive force of jealousy and how it can be as deep as the grave. The artist seems almost resigned to their fate, holding their breath each time their lover breathes and declaring that they die for love each time.
Overall, the lyrics of "Die for Love" speak to the intense emotions that can come with being in love, particularly when that love becomes an obsession. The artist depicts a relationship that is all-consuming, with the power to make them feel lost and empty without their lover. They also address the negative aspects of love, such as jealousy, and how it can be just as strong as the positive emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel lost
I am experiencing a sense of disorientation and confusion.
Do you ever get that feeling?
Have you ever experienced a similar sense of loss?
It's perpetual for me
This feeling of hopelessness is everlasting and never-ending for me.
I die for love
I am willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of love.
Each time I feel your breath breathing
Whenever I sense or feel your breath, it is a profound experience for me.
I try to hold my own
I attempt to maintain control of my emotions and feelings.
When you sleep beside me
During moments of rest when we are near each other.
I count the tiles in the ceiling
I find myself occupied with counting the tiles in the ceiling.
One hundred twenty two
There are 122 tiles on the ceiling that I have counted.
One hundred twenty three
An additional tile is added when I shift my gaze to continue counting the ceiling tiles.
I hear your falling heart crashing
I can hear your heart beating loudly and heavily.
I try to pick up the debris
I attempt to tidy up and remove any mess or clutter caused by the crashing heart.
So here we are
This is the state of our relationship at present.
We're just not meant to be
We are not suited or destined to be together.
Set me as a seal on your arm and on your heart
May our love and bond be as secure and immovable as a seal on your arm and heart.
They say that love is strong as death
Love has a strength and power comparable to death.
And death will do us part
Even in death, our love will remain.
They say that jealousy is deep as the grave
Jealousy has a depth and intensity similar to that of the grave.
That is what it mends on
Jealousy is focused on or fixated on this depth and intensity.
Each time you breathe, I die for love
Every instance of your breathing is enough to cause my metaphorical death for the sake of love.
They say no water and no flame can tear us apart
Our love and bond is indestructible and cannot be broken by anything, including water or fire.
Jealousy flashes fast as fire and leaves a cruel burning heart
Jealousy ignites quickly and leaves a painful burning sensation in one's heart and emotions.
They say no waters can put out such a flame
There is no way to extinguish the intensity and passion of this flame.
No fire could drown it
Even in the midst of turmoil and danger, this flame will continue to burn with the same intensity.
Passion is relentless as an unknown lover burning cold
Passion can be unyielding and uncompromising, like the cold burn of an unknown lover.
Devotion ceases me
My commitment and loyalty to this relationship leaves me suspended and unyielding in my pursuit of it.
Jealousy ripples like a river underneath me
Jealousy runs through me, like a deep and powerful river that threatens to pull me under.
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
skimven4242564
thank you so much for releasing new material! your music has always been a great source of comfort, so thank you
AnRa Arting
My love for this song is unhealthy at this point
De.MonA. GrunGe
I didn’t get what this comment was getting at but now I know…. ❤️🔥
ZizziHorrorshow
This is on my Valloween playlist 🖤🌹
Ángela Blanco
I love this song so much
Kat Callisto
Fantastic. Love this. Thank you very much.🖤🥀
Ranya Hamda
I love you guys soo much! I’m addicted to your art 🖤
Noctivagus
brings back such sweet memories
Victoria Castiel
Me encanta su música
Saludos desde México.
Los escucho desde hace como 4 o 5 años.
Tower Arcana Crow
Ah. Good ol Die For Love. I feel connected to this song weirdly enough. Feels like the start at least is coming from a guy trying to wrestle with how to handle his love. Which is something I do honestly.