What It Feels Like
Kent Lyrics
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You are in me
I'm your breathing as you crack
Into that sad and scary smile
So this is what it feels like...
This is what it feels like
I'm the one that sucks you dry
Drowning in you
I am someone else tonight
And this is what it feels like...
This is what it feels like
I take you down, I give you back
Softly, slowly
I leave you breathing as you crack
Into that sad and scary smile
Knowning what it feels like...
This is what it feels like
The lyrics to Kent's song "What It Feels Like" conjures up a feeling of masochistic sensuality in the listener's mind. The imagery of nailing the spine into the back, being someone's breathing, and drowning in someone speaks to the power imbalance in a relationship. It's a kind of desperation that speaks of letting someone have control over you, the kind that only comes from the kind of destructive intimacy found in relationships that straddle the line between love and pain. The singer of the song is entirely submitted to someone else, who is in control of their emotions, reducing them to tears and making them feel alive at the same time.
In the chorus of the song, the singer of "What It Feels Like" admits that they are not themselves when they are with this person. They are someone else tonight, and they are willing to give and take in this painful sexual relationship. The lyrics speak to a hidden and dark side of love where hurt and heartbreak live side by side. The song paints a picture of what it feels like to lose one's self in a relationship that is both addictive and toxic.
Line by Line Meaning
Nail your spine into my back
I want you to be close to me so that we are intertwined and inseparable.
You are in me
Your essence is a part of me, and I feel deeply connected to you.
I'm your breathing as you crack
I am your support system when you're feeling broken, and I'm here for you.
Into that sad and scary smile
Even when you appear happy, I can see through the facade and know that you're hurting.
So this is what it feels like...
Being close to you and sharing your emotions is an intense and immersive experience.
I'm the one that sucks you dry
I'm capable of taking all of your energy and emotions on myself, and I'm willing to do it to help you.
Drowning in you
I'm completely immersed in your world and everything you're going through.
I am every tear you cry
I empathize with you so deeply that I feel your sadness as if it were my own.
I am someone else tonight
I'm taking on a different persona to be whatever you need in this moment, whether that's a comforter or a distraction.
And this is what it feels like...
Changing my identity to fit your needs is both exciting and overwhelming.
I take you down, I give you back
I'm willing to put you through tough times to help you grow, and then bring you back up to make you stronger.
Softly, slowly
I approach difficult situations with kindness and gentleness, to minimize the pain you feel.
I leave you breathing as you crack
Even when things get tough, I make sure you're able to continue breathing and moving forward.
Knowing what it feels like...
Through all the ups and downs, I'm experiencing a deep connection with you that I wouldn't trade for anything.
This is what it feels like
Being your rock and your safe haven is a complex and intimate experience, but it's worth it for the closeness we share.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOAKIM HERBERT BERG, MARTIN HARRY SKOLD, TERESA CORRINNE COX
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