Lust
Kanina Lyrics


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There is ghost in this room
Voices trilling deafening silence in unison
Throwing me in arson
We would dance ′round wasting youth
Like tomorrow's another loop, it′s another loop
I don't wanna take this waltz no more

"This is tangible, this one's worth fighting for"
If you never go you′ll never grow, never grow

Do you long to dive back? The water is fine
Do you long to come back? The grief is only fine line
Do what is true, do what is right for you (do what is true)
Do what is right for you

There is ghost in this car
Spinning wheels and wheezin′
This was ride or die, might still is, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

There is a ghost in this bed
We left luggage behind, leaving empty-handed
This is merely question of off petals plead for vice versa

"This is tangible, this one's worth fighting for"
If you never toss, you′ll never turn, never turn

Do you long to dive back? The water is fine
Do you long to come back? The grief is only fine line




Do what is true, do what is right for you (do what is true)
Do what is right for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kanina's song "Lust" portray the internal struggle that someone faces after ending a romantic relationship. The singer refers to a ghost that seems to be haunting different aspects of her life: her room, her car, and her bed. These ghosts represent the memories and feelings of the past that still linger and haunt her present. Despite still longing for the relationship, she realizes that she cannot continue living in the past and decides to break free from the cycle ("Like tomorrow's another loop, it's another loop. I don't wanna take this waltz no more"), which implies the relationship had become repetitive and stagnant.


The chorus ("Do what is true, do what is right for you") reflects the singer's search for personal growth and happiness. Kanina advises listeners to prioritize their own well-being instead of holding onto a past that no longer serves them. She encourages others to be true to themselves and pursue what is right for them, even if it means letting go of something they once held dear.


The reference to water in the lyrics ("Do you long to dive back? The water is fine") could symbolize the uncertainty of diving back into the relationship. The singer acknowledges that the grief of a lost relationship is painful, but it is only a "fine line" separating the grief from freedom.


Overall, "Lust" is a song about letting go of the past, embracing personal growth, and pursuing a more authentic life. Kanina's insightful lyrics speak to the challenges of moving on from love lost.


Line by Line Meaning

There is ghost in this room
The singer feels haunted by a presence in the room.


Voices trilling deafening silence in unison
The voices in the singer's head are so loud that they drown out everything else and create a deafening silence.


Throwing me in arson
The intense emotions the singer is feeling are consuming them like a fire, making them feel like they are burning from the inside out.


We would dance ′round wasting youth
The singer and their partner used to spend their youth dancing and having fun together.


Like tomorrow's another loop, it′s another loop
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes over and over again.


I don't wanna take this waltz no more
The singer is tired of going through the same motions and wants to break free from their current situation.


"This is tangible, this one's worth fighting for"
The singer believes that their love is real and worth fighting for.


If you never go you′ll never grow, never grow
The singer believes that in order to grow and move forward, one must take risks and leave their comfort zone.


Do you long to dive back? The water is fine
The singer is asking if their partner wants to go back to the way things were, but warns that they may not be as happy as they remember.


Do you long to come back? The grief is only fine line
The singer warns that if their partner comes back, they may only be crossing a fine line between happiness and grief.


Do what is true, do what is right for you (do what is true)
The singer advises their partner to do what is true to themselves and what feels right for them.


There is ghost in this car
The singer feels haunted by a presence in the car.


Spinning wheels and wheezin′
The car is having mechanical issues and is struggling to move forward.


This was ride or die, might still is, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The singer and their partner had a strong bond and would do anything for each other, but they are unsure if that bond still exists.


There is a ghost in this bed
The singer feels haunted by a presence in the bed.


We left luggage behind, leaving empty-handed
The singer and their partner left their baggage behind when they split up, but they feel like they have nothing to show for it.


This is merely question of off petals plead for vice versa
The situation is like a game of he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not, where both parties are unsure of where they stand with each other.


"This is tangible, this one's worth fighting for"
Reiterated from earlier, the singer still believes that their love is real and worth fighting for.


If you never toss, you′ll never turn, never turn
Reiterated from earlier, the singer believes that one must take risks and make changes in order to move forward.


Do you long to dive back? The water is fine
Reiterated from earlier, the singer is still asking if their partner wants to go back to the way things were, but warns that they may not find the happiness they seek.


Do you long to come back? The grief is only fine line
Reiterated from earlier, the singer warns that their partner may only be crossing a fine line between happiness and grief if they return.


Do what is true, do what is right for you (do what is true)
Reiterated from earlier, the singer advises their partner to do what is true to themselves and what feels right for them.




Writer(s): Kanina Ramaniya Kalyana, Muhammad Luthfi Adianto

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