Pulling together the biblical sound and isolation of the bygone days of revelation with an atmosphere filled with hope and salvation, King Dude has woven his own brand of American music. He brandishes many varied influences in his songwriting. Everything from British Folk, Americana, Country and Blues can be heard in his songs. Even the heavier sounds of Heavy Metal tend to sneak and slither it's way into the King Dude canon. The resulting songs are much more of a modern day hymn then average pop song.
Love All Around You
King Dude Lyrics
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and if I must dream
must I always dream of you
please don't come near to me is all that I hear
I cant stand the sight of you
sing: you, you, you
and if I have a face
and if it must have eyes
must I always look for you
seems so unfair my simplest repair
there's nothing that I can do
sing: do, do, do
King Dude's song "Love All Around You" is a melancholic and introspective piece that alludes to the pains associated with unrequited love. The vocalist laments, "if I must see and if I must dream, must I always dream of you?" The opening lines create a sense of helplessness and obsessive longing for someone who might not reciprocate their affection. The line "please don't come near to me is all that I hear, I can't stand the sight of you" reflects some degree of bitterness and resentment that the singer may have towards the subject of their unrequited love. The pain and discomfort caused by unrequited love is further highlighted in the chorus where the vocalist repeats the word "you" as if to emphasize the fact that the person they long for is constantly on their mind.
The second verse, which begins with "and if I have a face and if it must have eyes," suggests that the singer is questioning the fundamentals of their existence in the context of their unrequited love. They wonder whether their existence is incomplete without this other person in their life. The line "there's nothing that I can do" further emphasizes the sense of powerlessness and despair that the singer feels.
Overall, "Love All Around You" is a highly powerful song that captures the emotional turmoil caused by unrequited love. It is a song that many people can relate to, regardless of their age or experience.
Line by Line Meaning
if I must see,
If I am forced to observe my surroundings,
and if I must dream
And if I am obligated to fantasize,
must I always dream of you
Is it inevitable that I envision you in my mind's eye?
please don't come near to me is all that I hear
All that I can hear is my fear of you getting too close to me.
I cant stand the sight of you
I am incapable of observing you without feeling uneasy.
sing: you, you, you
Repeating the word 'you' in a musical manner
and if I have a face
If I possess a countenance
and if it must have eyes
And if it is required to have optical organs
must I always look for you
Do I have to search for you every time I open my eyes?
seems so unfair my simplest repair
It appears that even the most straightforward solution is not available to me
there's nothing that I can do
I am powerless to alter the situation
sing: do, do, do
Singing the word 'do' repetitively
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@camilamgarcia1418
Need the chords of this song. Sounds easy.