DEEP INSIDE
Kid Beyond Lyrics

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Sometimes dark can set across the sky

Sometimes the sun can disappear in the blink of a new day eye

I hold the fear of being here alone

Cause with you I am one with everything

And two heartbeats from home

And know I stand

On shifting sand

Well I plant my feet

On sacred land

Cause you're deep inside me

Everything aligned

I can't reach down deep inside of me

And bring you to life

So tight we cling to the strings that bind

It burns my skin when things begin to slide

I held you, oh I held you so close

Sometimes two lovers let go of the thing you've done the most

Now I am

The richest man

Cause all I have

Are these empty hands

Chorus

I can sing you right here

I can sing you right here

I can sing you right here

Right here to me

(Deep inside)

You're here in my heart

(Deep inside of me)

You're holding your hand up to me

(Deep inside of me)

I can bring you right

(Deep inside of me)

Sing you right here

You're deep inside me

(Deep inside of me)

I can hold you right here

(Deep inside of me)

I can hold you right here with me

Overall Meaning

The song “Deep Inside” by Kid Beyond is a melancholic introspection of the importance of love and human connection. The first stanza sets the mood of the song with a simple metaphor, where the darkness of the sky and the disappearance of the sun represent the possible absence of love, a sense of loneliness. The singer then conveys his fear of being alone, a common human feeling, and how being with his loved one makes him feel complete: "Cause with you I am one with everything/ And two heartbeats from home." He is aware of the instability of life, yet he finds the courage to stand his ground with the support of his beloved. "Well, I plant my feet/ On sacred land."

The second part of the song then shifts towards a more melancholic mood, as the singer acknowledges the ephemeral nature of human relationships. Love might come and go, and, sometimes, people who were once very close drift apart. The metaphor of the strings that bind lovers becomes bitter when the singer confesses how painful it feels when they begin to slide. However, and despite everything, he still holds hope and profound love for the person he is speaking to. The last part of the song shows a sense of resignation, where the singer is aware that he cannot bring back his loved one and make them alive “deep inside” of him, but he can still hold onto the memories and keep them alive within his heart.

Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the human experience of love, its highs and lows, and the essential role it plays in our lives. It touches on the universality of human emotions and the importance of our connections to others.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes dark can set across the sky
There are times when it appears that everything is going wrong.

Sometimes the sun can disappear in the blink of a new day eye
Just like how bad times can come about unexpectedly, good times can also quickly end.

I hold the fear of being here alone
Being alone can be daunting and frightening.

Cause with you I am one with everything / And two heartbeats from home
When together as a couple, the world seems right and comfortable. It feels like home.

And know I stand
Although things may be shaky, I stand firm and ready.

On shifting sand
The ground beneath me is unstable, but I am still standing tall.

Well I plant my feet
I am determined to stay grounded and firm in my decisions.

On sacred land
I am on holy ground, one that's precious and important to me.

Cause you're deep inside me / Everything aligned
The presence of my loved one is so strong that everything else around me aligns and comes together.

I can't reach down deep inside of me / And bring you to life
As much as I want to, I can't control everything, including bringing someone back to life.

So tight we cling to the strings that bind / It burns my skin when things begin to slide
When we're close to the people we love, it's uncomfortable when things start to go awry or fall apart.

I held you, oh I held you so close
I was able to be close to you, to love and cherish you deeply.

Sometimes two lovers let go of the thing you've done the most
Sometimes, even the most loving relationships fall apart, and we have to let go of what we once had.

Now I am / The richest man / Cause all I have / Are these empty hands
Even though I may have lost everything else, the memories and love I once shared make me feel rich.

I can sing you right here / Right here to me
Even though you may be gone, I can still sing and feel close to you.

You're here in my heart
Despite everything, you will always be present in my heart and memories.

You're holding your hand up to me / I can bring you right / Sing you right here / You're deep inside me / I can hold you right here / I can hold you right here with me
Although I can't physically have you here with me, I can still feel your presence and hold onto our love and memories together.

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