past life
Kaptan Lyrics


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Flowers on the nightstand next to me
Float into my mind subconsciously, and honestly
I get the feeling you and I could be
Sleeping in staying up all damn night
Sleeping in for the rest of our lives

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light
Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light
Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Swimming in a pool of your perfume
Diving in the deep end, déjà vu, déjà vu
I'm floating inside a moment
Hoping it stops the time
Sleeping in staying up all damn night
Sleeping in for the rest of our lives

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light
Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light
Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Dreaming that we stay frozen
Laying in parallel lines
Forget every word we spoken
You can just read my mind
I'm floating inside a moment
Hoping it stops the time
Sleeping in staying up all damn night
Sleeping in for the rest of our lives

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light
Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
Maybe we've been circling the same light




Counting our forever every morning
With the sun in our eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Past Life" by Kaptan describe a deep and intense connection between two people, with a sense of familiarity that transcends time and space. The opening lines set the scene with flowers on the nightstand, evoking a romantic and intimate atmosphere. The recurring motif of "sleeping in staying up all damn night" suggests a desire to escape from the mundane realities of life and to lose oneself in the moment with the other person. The chorus repeats the idea that perhaps the two lovers have known each other in a past life, and are drawn to each other by an inexplicable force. The reference to "circling the same light" suggests a cyclical nature to their connection, and the hope of forever in each other's company.


The second verse continues the theme of sensory immersion, with the singer swimming in the other person's perfume, and experiencing a sense of dejavu. The bridge takes on a dream-like quality, with a wish to freeze time and forget words, leaving only the unspoken understanding between them. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of a profound and everlasting love that transcends time and space.


Overall, "Past Life" is a song about the power of an inexplicable yet undeniable connection between two people, a connection that defies logic and explanations. The lyrics are filled with sensory details and evoke a dreamy and romantic atmosphere, capturing the essence of a love that spans lifetimes.


Line by Line Meaning

Flowers on the nightstand next to me
I see flowers on the nightstand next to me and they remind me of you.


Float into my mind subconsciously, and honestly
The memory of us comes to me involuntarily, and I am being honest with myself about the feelings I have.


I get the feeling you and I could be
I have a strong sense that there is a special connection between us.


Sleeping in staying up all damn night
We are enjoying each other's company so much that we don't want to sleep, we want to stay up all night.


Sleeping in for the rest of our lives
I imagine us being together forever, spending our mornings in bed.


Oh my, maybe we were lovers in a past life
I wonder if we have a deep and mystical connection that goes beyond this lifetime.


Maybe we've been circling the same light
We might have been drawn to each other for a long time, always moving in the same circles.


Counting our forever every morning
We wake up every day with a sense of wonder, counting our blessings for having found each other.


With the sun in our eyes
We are so happy that even the sun can't outshine our love.


Swimming in a pool of your perfume
I am surrounded by the scent of you, and it's like I'm swimming in a pool of your essence.


Diving in the deep end, déjà vu, déjà vu
I feel like we have experienced this deep level of connection before, like it's déjà vu.


Hoping it stops the time
I wish this moment could last forever, that time would stop so we can savor it.


Dreaming that we stay frozen
I am dreaming of us staying locked in this moment, never moving on from this point.


Laying in parallel lines
We are lying next to each other, parallel and equal, sharing this moment as one.


Forget every word we spoken
I want to forget everything we have ever said and just be present in this moment.


You can just read my mind
We are so in tune with each other that words are no longer necessary, you can just understand what I am thinking.


I'm floating inside a moment
I am completely absorbed in this moment, floating in the feeling of happiness and love.




Writer(s): Jacob Vanyo, Andres De Torres Gaos

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