Dust
Liamere Lyrics
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Every time we seem to touch
Every time we feel so apart
You leave my soul and body shaking, heart breaking
Why do I swim in lust?
Every time we seem to adjust
Every time we break this trust
This is not a love affair
Life was never meant to be fair
I'm not sure you ever were aware
What you did
Well I'd hate to see myself
How I got lost on the way
I used to fight for what I care
Now I only fight for you
Why do I float like dust?
Every time we seem to touch
Every time we feel so apart
You leave my soul and body shaking, heart breaking
Why do I feel so numb?
Every time you make my heart strum
Every time you make me feel so dumb
You keep my worth and pride dying, ego crying
This is not a love affair
Life was never meant to be fair
I'm not sure you ever were aware
What you did
Well I'd hate to see myself
How I got lost on the way
I used to fight for what I care
Now I only fight for you
This is not a love affair
Life was never meant to be fair
I'm not sure you ever were aware
What you did
Well I'd hate to see myself
How I got lost on the way
I used to fight for what I care
Now I only fight for you
Now I only fight for you
The lyrics to Liamere's song Dust express the frustration and pain associated with a toxic and unbalanced love affair. The use of imagery, specifically the comparison of the singer to floating dust, conveys a sense of helplessness and lack of control in the situation. The repeated questions, "Why do I...?" highlight the singer's confusion and inability to understand the dynamics of the relationship.
The second verse focuses on the singer's loss of self-worth and independence as a result of being consumed by their feelings for the other person. The line "Now I only fight for you" suggests that the singer has lost their sense of self and purpose and is solely focused on trying to make the relationship work with the other person, even though it is hurting them.
The chorus repeats the same questions and feelings from the first verse, emphasizing the cyclical nature of their relationship and the ongoing pain it causes. The bridge serves to summarize and emphasize the lyrics as a whole, repeating the message that the relationship is not a healthy or fair one and that the singer is struggling to find their way back to who they used to be before getting lost in the toxicity of their love for the other person.
Overall, Liamere's Dust is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the internal struggles and turmoil that can result from being involved in a dysfunctional and unhealthy romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I float like dust?
I feel weightless and insignificant in your presence
Every time we seem to touch
Whenever we get close to each other
Every time we feel so apart
Even though we are physically close, emotionally we feel distant
You leave my soul and body shaking, heart breaking
Your actions have a physical and emotional toll on me
Why do I swim in lust?
I am consumed by desire when I am with you
Every time we seem to adjust
Whenever we try to make things work between us
Every time we break this trust
Whenever you undermine my faith in you
You keep my head and mind spinning, teeth grinding
You cause me mental and physical stress
This is not a love affair
What we have is not a true, healthy relationship
Life was never meant to be fair
Life does not always treat us justly
I'm not sure you ever were aware
I don't think you fully realize the effect you have on me
What you did
Your actions have caused damage
Well I'd hate to see myself
I am afraid of the person I have become because of you
How I got lost on the way
How I ended up in this unhealthy relationship
I used to fight for what I care
I used to stand up for myself and my values
Now I only fight for you
Now, all my energy is spent trying to please you instead of caring for myself
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.