The Key
Lovelife Lyrics


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I know somewhere
You're thinking about
All of the things you wanna ask me right now
Like am I alone?
Well yes, I have found love
And no, it's not the same, oh

And I scream out for a little help
And I drink so I feel like myself
But I know we will always be worlds apart, oh

Lately I've felt so far away from
Everyone I, I know and love

Sex, life, love
And everything in
Between is missing from me
You know, you hold THE KEY to
Everything oh

I know someday you'll be thinking about
Getting in your car and driving uptown
To where we both used to live our lifes
And you'll wish it was the same, oh

When you see me, do you feel the same
As you did when we ran away
And you told me we'd never be worlds apart?

Lately I've felt so far away from
Everyone I, I know and love

Sex, life, love
And everything in
Between is missing from me
You know, you hold THE KEY to
Everything oh
Sex, life, love
And everything in
Between is missing from me
You know, you hold THE KEY to
Everything oh

Lately I've felt so far away from
Everyone I, I know and love

Sex, life, love
And everything in
Between is missing from me
You know, you hold THE KEY to
Everything oh
Sex, life, love
And everything in
Between is missing from me




You know, you hold THE KEY to
Everything oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lovelife's song "The Key" capture an emotive sense of nostalgia and longing for something that has been lost. The singer is acknowledging the distance that now exists between himself and someone else, possibly a former partner or friend. The lyrics suggest that the other person also feels a sense of loss and yearning for the past. The lines "And you'll wish it was the same" and "When you see me, do you feel the same" evoke a sense of regret and a desire to recapture something that can no longer be retrieved.


The song's chorus, which repeats the lines "Sex, life, love, and everything in between is missing from me, you know, you hold the key to everything oh," is both evocative and ambiguous. The singer is searching for something that he feels is missing, and he acknowledges that the other person is the key to helping him find it. However, the meaning of "the key" is left ambiguous, leaving the listener to interpret what it might mean. It could be a literal key to a physical object, or it could be more symbolic, representing the key to unlocking a deeper emotional connection and rediscovering what has been lost.


Overall, Lovelife's "The Key" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the emotional struggles that come with moving on. The lyrics capture the pain of separation, but they also suggest that there is still hope for reconnection and rediscovery.


Line by Line Meaning

I know somewhere
The singer is aware that the listener is thinking about something.


You're thinking about
The singer is addressing the listener's thoughts and indirectly asking them if they are going to ask about their love life.


All of the things you wanna ask me right now
The singer is anticipating questions from the listener about their current love life.


Like am I alone?
The singer is aware that one of the questions the listener might want to ask is whether they are single or not.


Well yes, I have found love
The singer confirms that they are in a relationship.


And no, it's not the same, oh
The singer acknowledges that their current relationship is different from their past relationships.


And I scream out for a little help
The singer is struggling emotionally, and is asking for assistance.


And I drink so I feel like myself
The singer drinks to try and feel better about their situation.


But I know we will always be worlds apart, oh
The singer recognizes that there will always be differences between themselves and the listener, regardless of their past relationship.


Lately I've felt so far away from everyone I, I know and love
The singer is feeling distant from their friends and family, emotionally and physically.


Sex, life, love
The missing components in the singer's life.


And everything in between is missing from me
The singer lacks fulfillment in all areas of their life.


You know, you hold THE KEY to everything oh
The singer implies that the listener has the ability to make their life feel complete again.


I know someday you'll be thinking about
The singer is aware that the listener will one day reminisce about their past together.


Getting in your car and driving uptown
The singer imagines the listener returning to the neighborhood where they used to live.


To where we both used to live our lifes
The singer is reminiscing about a time when they and the listener were close.


And you'll wish it was the same, oh
The singer believes the listener will long for their past relationship.


When you see me, do you feel the same
The singer wonders if the listener still has feelings for them.


As you did when we ran away
The singer references a past event when they and the listener fled together.


And you told me we'd never be worlds apart?
The singer recalls the listener's promise that they would always be close.


Sex, life, love
The components in the singer's life that are still missing.


And everything in between is missing from me
The singer still lacks fulfillment in all areas of their life.


You know, you hold THE KEY to everything oh
The singer continues to imply that the listener has the power to enrich their life.


Lately I've felt so far away from everyone I, I know and love
The singer is still feeling emotionally and physically distant from their friends and family.


Sex, life, love
The missing components in the singer's life remain.


And everything in between is missing from me
The singer is still searching for fulfillment in all aspects of their life.


You know, you hold THE KEY to everything oh
The singer reiterates their belief that the listener can make their life whole again.




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