Eve
Kat Cunning Lyrics
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And I like the sound of your squeals
And I like the color of your lips
And I like the way you right hand grips mine
And I like the way your cheeks unfold into a smile
And I like the way you kiss me with your eyes open all the while
And I find you to be the most beautiful thing I see
And I find you to be the truth, you′ll be just like a song
And you are my Eve
You are my Eve
You are my Eve
And I might be your snake
Your Adam
My fingers are like keys to the gates of your ribs
I hold you like a puzzle might fit
You are like marble
In my palms
And every breath you take
I read just like a psalm
You are my Eve
You are my Eve
You are my Eve
And I might be your snake
So you are my Eve
You are my Eve
You are my Eve
And I might be your snake
So like me
The lyrics to Kat Cunning's song "Eve" are a love letter to the unnamed subject of the song. The opening lines describe the various sensory details that the singer appreciates about their lover, from the sound of their heels and their "squeals" to the color of their lips. The physical connection between the two is also emphasized, with the mention of the singer's hand being held and the image of the lover's smile unfolding across their cheeks. The singer finds their lover to be the most beautiful thing they see and compares them to a song, a truth that is universal and timeless.
But the song takes on a more complex meaning with the chorus's repeated line, "You are my Eve." This Biblical reference to the first woman created by God has several layers of significance. Often portrayed as temptress who brings about the fall of man, the analogy to Eve suggests that the singer's lover has a similar power to lead them astray from what is expected or accepted. However, the lyrics subvert this narrative by also saying that the singer might be the lover's snake, suggesting that the two are equal partners rather than one manipulating the other. This interpretation is reinforced by the imagery of the lover and singer fitting together like puzzle pieces and the way that the lover's breathing becomes a psalm for the singer's worship.
Overall, "Eve" is a song that celebrates the joy and complexity of love, while also challenging traditional gender roles and power dynamics in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the sound of your heels
I am attracted to the way you walk and the sound it makes
And I like the sound of your squeals
I find your excitement and joy pleasing to hear
And I like the color of your lips
I appreciate the appearance of your lips and the way they complement your face
And I like the way your right hand grips mine
I enjoy the sensation of physical touch and holding hands with you
And I like the way your cheeks unfold into a smile
Your smile brings me happiness and I cherish the way your face lights up when you are happy
And I like the way you kiss me with your eyes open all the while
I find it endearing that you want to maintain eye contact while we kiss
And I find you to be the most beautiful thing I see
To me, you are the epitome of beauty and I am constantly in awe of you
And I find you to be the truth, you'll be just like a song
You inspire honesty and authenticity in me, and our relationship feels like a beautiful melody
And you are my Eve
You are the love of my life, my partner, and my everything
You are my Eve
I see you as my equal and my counterpart
You are my Eve
You are the person I have chosen to spend the rest of my life with
And I might be your snake
I recognize that I am capable of temptation and leading you astray
Your Adam
I see myself as your partner and equal, just like how the story of Adam and Eve has them both created by God
My fingers are like keys to the gates of your ribs
When I touch you, it is as if I have unlocked a special, intimate part of you
I hold you like a puzzle might fit
I feel like we fit together perfectly and our love is a puzzle that only we can solve
You are like marble in my palms
You are strong, beautiful, and precious to me, and I want to protect and cherish you
And every breath you take, I read just like a psalm
Your presence brings me peace and your existence feels like a sacred verse to me
So you are my Eve
You are my everything and I cannot imagine a life without you
You are my Eve
You are my partner and my soulmate
You are my Eve
You are the one I have chosen to build a life with
And I might be your snake
I may make mistakes and tempt you, but I will always love you and be there for you
So like me
Love me and accept me, flaws and all
Writer(s): Kat Cunning
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.