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Beneath The Surface
Kotomi Lyrics
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Into a world that's white and black,
A ticket in my hand and take me anywhere,
Anywhere with you my dear.
Oh I dream of us on islands,
Never fear the sound of violence,
But we gotta leave before the morning comes,
I can't sleep, misbehave with me,
I'll misbehave with the future you.
You, you, you, yeah, you...
You, you, you, yeah, you...
As we race against this sky,
I'm letting you steer, I close my eyes,
You'll keep me safe, you'll make the grey
Grow distant, fade away.
Covered up with lights and lust,
I never fear, in you I trust,
'Cause we gotta leave before the morning comes,
Hurry cause the Sun is rising soon.
I can't sleep, misbehave with me,
I'll misbehave with the future you.
You, you, you, yeah, you...
You, you, you, yeah, you...
You, you, you, yeah, you...
You, you, you, yeah, you...
In "Beneath the Surface," Kotomi sings about finding the vibrancy and excitement of life again with someone she loves. The opening lines "feel the colors coming back into a world that's white and black" suggest that she's been through a tough time where everything felt dull and monochromatic, but now she is discovering the beauty and richness of life again. The ticket in her hand represents the freedom and spontaneity that she is craving, and she wants to go anywhere as long as it's with her beloved.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of living in the moment, without worrying about the future or the past. Kotomi sings about dreams of being on islands with her love, where they can escape from the violence and chaos of the world around them. The urgency of leaving before morning comes highlights their desire to enjoy the present moment to the fullest, not knowing what the future may hold. The line "misbehave with me" implies a sense of rebelliousness and the willingness to break free from societal norms and restrictions.
The second verse speaks to the trust and comfort that Kotomi feels with her partner, as they navigate through life together. The imagery of being covered up with lights and lust suggests a wild and exciting adventure, where they are both living life to the fullest. The repetition of "you, you, you, yeah, you" in the chorus emphasizes the importance of this individual in Kotomi's life, and serves as a reminder to cherish those who bring color and joy into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the colors coming back
Into a world that's white and black,
I'm starting to perceive life more vibrantly after being in a monotonous state for too long.
A ticket in my hand and take me anywhere,
Anywhere with you my dear.
I'm willing to go anywhere with the person I care about, without the need for any specific plan or destination.
Oh I dream of us on islands,
Never fear the sound of violence,
But we gotta leave before the morning comes,
Hurry cause the Sun is rising soon.
I envision us being alone on a remote island away from the troubles of the world, but we must be cautious to leave before we're discovered by others.
I can't sleep, misbehave with me,
I'll misbehave with the future you.
I'm restless and eager to explore life with the one who shares my vision for what's possible.
As we race against this sky,
I'm letting you steer, I close my eyes,
You'll keep me safe, you'll make the grey
Grow distant, fade away.
Together, we'll face the world and any obstacles that may arise - I trust the person I'm with implicitly to guide me and help me find happiness.
Covered up with lights and lust,
I never fear, in you I trust,
'Cause we gotta leave before the morning comes,
Hurry cause the Sun is rising soon.
Even when life is chaotic and unpredictable, I'm not afraid because I have faith in my partner to watch over me and ensure my wellbeing, and we must be swift to continue our journey before we're caught.
You, you, you, yeah, you...
You, you, you, yeah, you...
The person I'm singing to is the only one that matters and holds my undivided attention.
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.