You & Me
LEVAN feat TORI Lyrics
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to you
when I can’t be there
and I can’t hear you
you turn and (turning)
through the singing oh
face you
and we ride in circles
ride in circles
you and me
ride in circles
ride in circles
putting on my makeup
hiding my burns
putting on my makeup
so you won’t see
underneath the weight of it
underneath it all
i’m with you here
ride in circles
ride in circles
we do
and I can’t even face you (come here and face you)
even face you (here and face you)
And you tell me
that it’s me
Taking us down
Taking us down
And I tell you
tell you down
taking us down
we ride in circles
ride in circles
we do
we gonna ride in circles
ride in circles
me and you
underneath it all
underneath the weight of it
I’m underneath the weight of your
i don’t hear you
finally
finally
i’m here
i’m here for you
in all your glory you
you know you’re dirty
you know you dirty yourself
(until you go I’m gonna)
ride in circles
ride in circles
with you
I got my famous raincoat that I borrowed torn
with blue
underneath the weight of it
underneath the weight of it all
underneath it all I can hear you
ride in circles me
underneath the weight
and underneath the wings
I don’t want them for myself
they hide too many things
underneath the weight of it all
and underneath the wings
you know bouvier always said
those wings can hide too many things
hide too many things
it’s you
and I’m here yeah
underneath the wings
The song "You & Me" by Levan feat. Tori is a beautiful allusion to a deep-rooted relationship between two people. The lyrics start with "to you" repeatedly, highlighting the profound connection between the two individuals. Even when one of them can't be there or hear the other, they can feel each other's presence. The phrase "face you" is repeated several times, emphasizing the significance of their physical proximity.
The chorus "ride in circles" is a metaphorical representation of the cyclical nature of their relationship. They have been through ups and downs, but they always come back to each other. The lyrics mention "putting on makeup and hiding burns" to convey the idea that they both have been through difficulties, but they don't want to burden the other. They are willing to bear the weight of their issues alone to protect the other person. The phrase "underneath it all" is repeated multiple times to stress the underlying emotions and struggles they both deal with.
The song's tone turns apologetic when they both acknowledge their contribution to the downfall of the relationship. They talk about "taking us down" and "riding in circles," but they continue to hold on to each other. The final lines "underneath the wings" refer to an angel and the phrase "you know Bouvier always said those wings can hide too many things" alludes to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' famed marriage to Aristotle Onassis.
Line by Line Meaning
to you
Addressing the person who this song is for
to you
Repeating the address to the person who this song is for
when I can't be there
Acknowledging that the singer can't always physically be with the person
and I can't hear you
Acknowledging that the singer can't always hear the person
you turn and (turning) through the singing oh
Describing how the person turns to singing when they can't be physically with the singer
face you
Addressing the person and wanting to see their face
face you
Repeating the desire to see the person's face
and we ride in circles
Describing how they ride (through life) together without going anywhere
ride in circles
Repeating the previous line
you and me
Emphasizing that it's just the two of them
ride in circles
Repeating the desire to ride in circles
ride in circles
Again, emphasizing the desire to ride in circles
putting on my makeup
Describing how the singer tries to hide their emotional burns
hiding my burns
Describing how the singer tries to cover up their emotional scars
putting on my makeup
Repeating the previous line
so you won't see
Describing how the singer doesn't want the person to see their emotional pain
underneath the weight of it
Describing how the singer feels weighted down by their struggles
underneath it all
Repeating the previous line, but emphasizing it even more
i'm with you here
Assuring the person that the singer is still there for them, even if they're struggling
ride in circles
Describing once again how they ride together through life
ride in circles
Repeating the desire to ride in circles
we do
Confirming that they do ride in circles
and I can't even face you (come here and face you)
Acknowledging that sometimes the singer can't even bring themselves to face the person
even face you (here and face you)
Repeating the fact that the singer sometimes struggles to face the person
And you tell me that it's me
Describing how the person blames the singer for their problems
Taking us down
Describing how the person's issues are affecting both of them and bringing them down
Taking us down
Repeating the previous line
And I tell you tell you down
Repeating the same thing back to the person
taking us down
Repeating the previous line
we ride in circles
Repeating the desire to ride in circles
ride in circles
Again, repeating the desire to ride in circles
we do
Confirming that they still ride in circles
we gonna ride in circles
Reaffirming that they will continue to ride in circles
ride in circles
Repeating the desire to ride in circles
me and you
Emphasizing that it's just the two of them
underneath it all
Reaffirming how the singer feels weighted down by their struggles
underneath the weight of it
Repeating the previous line
I'm underneath the weight of your
Describing how the person's issues are affecting the singer
i don't hear you
Admitting that the singer sometimes can't hear what the person is saying
finally
Expressing relief
finally
Repeating the expression of relief
i'm here
Reaffirming that the singer is there for the person
i'm here for you
Repeating that the singer is there for the person
in all your glory you
Admiring the person
you know you're dirty
Acknowledging that the person has flaws
you know you dirty yourself
Repeating that the person has flaws and may bring themselves down
(until you go i'm gonna)
Preparing to repeat the same phrase several times
ride in circles
Repeating the desire to ride in circles
ride in circles
Again, repeating the desire to ride in circles
with you
Emphasizing that they will still ride together
I got my famous raincoat that I borrowed torn
Describing a raincoat that the singer is wearing that's important to them
with blue
Describing the color of the raincoat
underneath the weight of it
Describing once again how the singer feels weighted down
underneath the weight of it all
Repeating the previous line
underneath it all I can hear you
Acknowledging that even though the singer is struggling, they can still hear the person
ride in circles me
Repeating the desire to ride in circles together
underneath the weight
Describing how the singer is still weighed down
and underneath the wings
Describing how there's still something heavy weighing the singer down
I don't want them for myself
Admitting that the singer doesn't want something for themselves
they hide too many things
Explaining why the singer doesn't want whatever the person is referring to
underneath the weight of it all
Repeating how the singer is still weighed down
and underneath the wings
Repeating how there's still something heavy weighing the singer down
you know bouvier always said those wings can hide too many things
Referencing a quote that suggests that things can be hidden even under the guise of something beautiful
hide too many things
Repeating the quote
it's you
Acknowledging that it's about the person
and I'm here yeah
Reassuring the person that the singer is still with them
underneath the wings
Repeating how there's still something heavy weighing the singer down
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