Vertigo
Kärtsy Lyrics
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Lights go down, it's dark
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
Your mind can wander
Hello, hello
I'm at a place called Vertigo
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something
I can feel, feel
The night is full of holes
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Hello, hello
I'm at a place called Vertigo
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something
I can feel, feel
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Hello, hello
We're at a place called Vertigo
Lights go down, and all I know
Is that you give me something
I can feel your love teaching me how, teaching me how
Your love is teaching me how
How to kneel
Kneel
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Kärtsy's song "Vertigo" reflect a sense of overwhelming intensity and desire. The beginning lines, "Lights go down, it's dark, the jungle is your head, can't rule your heart," suggest a feeling of being consumed by a chaotic and uncontrollable internal landscape. The line, "A feeling's so much stronger than a thought," emphasizes the power of emotions and instincts over rational thinking.
The chorus, "Hello, hello, I'm at a place called Vertigo, it's everything I wish I didn't know," expresses a conflicting sentiment. The character in the song is drawn to this state of vertigo, despite wishing they didn't know what it feels like. The mention of "something I can feel" highlights the intensity and exhilaration that comes with being in this state.
The lyrics also touch on the themes of violence and hedonism, with lines like "The night is full of holes, 'cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold" and "They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll." These lines evoke a sense of danger and rebellion, where the boys' rock and roll music is a defiant act in a violent world.
The bridge of the song shifts towards a plea for control and power. The repetition of "All of this can be yours, just give me what I want and no one gets hurt" suggests a desire for dominance and possession. It's as if the character is willing to do anything to gain control over their own desires and find a sense of stability.
Overall, "Vertigo" explores themes of intense emotions, desire for control, and the contradictory nature of human instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights go down, it's dark
The atmosphere becomes intense and mysterious
The jungle is your head, can't rule your heart
Your thoughts and desires are untamed and uncontrollable
A feeling's so much stronger than a thought
Emotions overpower rational thinking
Your eyes are wide and though your soul, it can't be bought
You have a deep sense of awareness and cannot be swayed by material possessions
Your mind can wander
Your thoughts can drift and explore freely
Hello, hello, I'm at a place called Vertigo
I find myself in a state of overwhelming excitement and disorientation
It's everything I wish I didn't know
It includes knowledge or experiences that I would rather not have
Except you give me something I can feel, feel
But in return, you provide me with a tangible and genuine connection
The night is full of holes
The darkness is filled with gaps and uncertainties
'Cause bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
Because gunfire illuminates the sky with scattered bursts of light
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
The flickering lights resonate with the energy of the musicians
They know that they can't dance, at least they know
They acknowledge their lack of dancing skills, or perhaps their limitations in a broader sense
I can't stand the beat, I'm asking for the check
I am uninterested in the rhythm and ready to leave
Girl with crimson nails has Jesus around her neck
A woman with red nails wears a cross necklace
Swinging to the music, swinging to the music
She moves and dances passionately to the rhythm
Hello, hello, I'm at a place called Vertigo
Once again, I find myself in a state of overwhelming excitement and disorientation
But you give me something I can feel, feel
Yet, you grant me an authentic and visceral experience
All of this, all of this can be yours
The entirety of this situation or opportunity is within your reach
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt
Simply fulfill my desires and there will be no negative consequences
We're at a place called Vertigo
We, together, find ourselves in this state of overwhelming excitement and disorientation
Lights go down, and all I know
As the lighting diminishes, my awareness becomes limited
Is that you give me something I can feel your love teaching me how, teaching me how
I realize that your love provides me with lessons and guidance, showing me how to experience and understand
Your love is teaching me how, how to kneel
Your affection teaches me the humbling act of surrendering or showing reverence
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
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