Permanent
Kygo Lyrics


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You just, you made it look easy
It's like you didn't feel it
Not like I do
I followed, I followed the pieces
I tried to receive it
To when it was good

Oh look, I don't wanna feel like somebody
But nothing else ever feels like your body
'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent
I'd drive the streets when you told me your secrets
We made mistakes, but we both we didn't mean it
And we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent

I'll bet, I'll bet you're in Soho
Dancing in slow-mo
With someone new, oh
I can't lie, I hope you'll never forget it
The night you're still wearing
Like all your tattoos

Oh look, I don't wanna feel like somebody
But nothing else ever feels like your body
'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent
I'd drive the streets when you told me your secrets
We made mistakes, but we both we didn't mean it
And we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent

Permanent
Permanent
Permanent




For a moment there
It was permanent

Overall Meaning

The song "Permanent" by Kygo and JHart is a nostalgic reflection of a past relationship that ended. The first verse is about the singer observing how their former partner made letting go of the relationship seem effortless, while they struggled to put themselves back together. The second verse shows the singer still holding on to the memory of the relationship, hoping that their ex-partner won't forget the moments they shared together.


The chorus is the heart of the song, with the repetition of the word "permanent" emphasizing the significance of the relationship to both parties. The lyrics suggest that during their time together, they felt like they were changing the world and that the experience was a lasting one. However, the reality is that the relationship was fleeting, and the moments they shared have become memories that the singer holds onto.


Overall, the song reflects on the universal experience of a relationship ending and how difficult it can be to come to terms with the fact that a once-permanent love is no longer present. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, making the song a popular hit in the indie-electronic music scene.


Line by Line Meaning

You just, you made it look easy
It appeared effortless to you, as if you felt no discomfort while doing it.


It's like you didn't feel it
It seemed as if there was no pain or discomfort for you, unlike me who could feel the difficulty of it.


Not like I do
It wasn't the same feeling for you as it was for me.


I followed, I followed the pieces
I tried to piece together the things that led to this moment.


I tried to receive it
I attempted to understand and accept the situation as it was.


To when it was good
To a time when things were better and easier for us.


Oh look, I don't wanna feel like somebody
I don't want to feel like just anybody, I want to feel special and unique.


But nothing else ever feels like your body
No experience compares to being with you, physically and emotionally.


'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
We felt like we were the center of everything, and that we could change it.


For a moment there, it was permanent
Even though it was temporary, it felt like it was going to last forever.


I'd drive the streets when you told me your secrets
I would listen intently to you when you shared your deepest, darkest secrets with me during our drives together.


We made mistakes, but we both we didn't mean it
We made errors in judgment during our relationship, but we knew in our hearts that we didn't intend any harm.


And we held the world, we were turning it
We had the power and ability to affect the world around us at that time, no matter how small.


Permanent
Something that lasts forever.


For a moment there
During a brief period.


It was permanent
Even though it was temporary, it felt like it was going to last forever.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES ABRAHART, JOHN PRICE, KYRRE GORVELL-DAHLL

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@hetnaik1606

You made it look easy
It's like you didn't feel it
Not like I do
I followed
I followed the pieces
I tried to receive it
To when it was good

[Chorus]
Oh look, I don't wanna feel like somebody
While nothing else ever feels like your body
'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent
I drive the streets, when you told me your secrets
We made mistakes, but we both we didn't mean it
And we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent

[Verse 2]
I'll bet
I'll bet you're in Seoul
Dancing in slow-mo
With someone new
I cared I
I hope you'll never forget it
The night's just too weary
Like all your tattoos

[Chorus]
Oh look, I don't wanna feel like somebody
While nothing else ever feels like your body
'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent
I drive the streets, when you told me your secrets
We made mistakes, but we both we didn't mean it
And we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent

[Outro]
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
For a moment there
It was permanent



@anthonymoussalli2235

Definition of a few lyric (in my opinion):


"'Cause we held the world, we were turning it
For a moment there, it was permanent"

This lyric most likely refers to the experience of first love, and how carelessly living in the moment makes it feel like it will last forever


"Wanna get out, wanna feel like somebody
But nothing else ever feels like your body"

The author wants to find a new lover, and start a relationship, but it seems like nobody can give him the same feelings the person he is talking about in the song did



All comments from YouTube:

@qayumshakoor1006

Here after watching "All My Life". Sweet film. This song plays at the end.

@yonimak9701

i knew it before but that movie made it sweet

@seonghwasbae2771

same bruh

@vancehaws5439

Sweet film my ass, that shit is a nuclear bomb haha

@karenmargaret63

Me too, fab song

@beee5427

Lol same

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@adityanair7342

WE WANT A VIDEO FOR THIS SONG!
Vote who all agrees!

@sushilnairyt

https://youtu.be/EACCr5ZTpXk

@davidchera9866

๐Ÿ’ฏ

@lilzee8282

I swear every single song of Kygoโ€™s new โ€œKids in Loveโ€ album is fuckin amazingggg!!

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