Make Believe
Lovich Lene Lyrics
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Something between you and me
Make believe—Make believe
Love is that something we feel
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Runs very deep ... runs very deep
Chains of reason hold on to me so
I seek complete release
Re-creation
Come into my life, dreams of paradise
In a sequence of light we are one
'til every scene I see excites the heart of me
Anticipating ...
What is—love is
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Make believe—Make believe
Love is that something we feel
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Runs very deep ... runs very deep
Save me! Isolation crazes—everyday
Strangest feelings flow around me so
I seek complete release
Re-location
Come into my life, dreams of paradise
In a feast of the mind we are one
'til every sweet idea excites the heart of me
Anticipating ...
What is—love is
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Make believe—Make believe
Love is that something we feel
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Runs very deep ... runs very deep
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Make believe—Make believe
Love is that something we feel
Make believe—Make believe
Something between you and me
Runs very deep ... and strange as it seems
Things make believe become real
Make believe
The song "Make Believe" by Lene Lovich is all about the power of imagination and the ability to create a world where anything is possible. The lyrics speak about the ability to create something imaginary that can be shared between two people, and the idea that love is an intangible feeling that is hard to describe. The lyrics describe how two people can find something special and meaningful between them, even if it's just a make-believe world they have created.
The song starts off with the repeated phrase "Make believe" which functions as a form of mantra or invocation. The song seems to suggest that through the act of imagining or "making believe," one can transcend the boundaries of the physical realm, and connect with another person on a deeper, more spiritual level. The lyrics also touch on the idea of seeking inspiration through new experiences or by breaking away from the chains of reason, which can be seen as a metaphor for the limitations that our minds often impose on us.
In the second part of the song, Lovich sings about isolation and the strange feelings that come with being alone. She sings about seeking release and re-creation in order to escape from the confines of her own self-imposed limitations. The lyrics describe how love can be a powerful force that brings people together, even in the face of isolation and loneliness.
Overall, "Make Believe" is a song that celebrates the power of the imagination and the way that it can connect people in deep and meaningful ways. The repetition of the phrase "Make believe" throughout the song serves as a reminder that anything is possible if we can just imagine it.
Line by Line Meaning
Make believe—Make believe
The act of pretending or imagining something that isn't true
Something between you and me
Referring to an imaginary relationship or connection between two people
Love is that something we feel
Suggesting that love can sometimes feel imaginary or make-believe
Runs very deep ... runs very deep
The imaginary emotions or feelings shared between two people are intense and profound.
Save me! Inspiration takes me—breakaway
The artist's inspiration fuels her desire to escape from the everyday world
Chains of reason hold on to me so
Despite her desire to escape, the artist is still bound by rationality and logic
I seek complete release Re-creation
The artist longs to break free of the constraints of reality and create something new
Come into my life, dreams of paradise
The artist desires a perfect, idealized version of love and life
In a sequence of light we are one
The artist sees their imaginary relationship as pure and beautiful
'til every scene I see excites the heart of me Anticipating ... What is—love is
The anticipation of this perfect love keeps the artist excited and inspired
Save me! Isolation crazes—everyday
The artist feels trapped and isolated in the mundane reality of everyday life
Strangest feelings flow around me so
The artist is overwhelmed by strange and powerful emotions
I seek complete release Re-location
The artist wants to physically move away from the current reality to achieve a new perspective
In a feast of the mind we are one 'til every sweet idea excites the heart of me Anticipating ... What is—love is
The perfect love exists purely in the artist's mind, and is perpetually exciting and inspiring
Make believe—Make believe
Reiterating the idea of an imagined reality
Runs very deep ... and strange as it seems
The depth of emotions in the imaginary relationship seems surreal, yet very real to the artist
Things make believe become real
The artist believes that the idea of love and connection can eventually manifest into reality
Make believe—Make believe
Closing statement, reiterating the themes of the song
Contributed by Carter M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Allison Park
I love this one, I love all of Lenes songs, I'm a bit obsessed, I listen to Lene everyday since I was 17, not saying what age I am now I was there at the beginning though😂
baronvonfrisk
Lene lovich ,how good was she , well this song just shows how good ,in fact all Lene's song's should get a lot of airplay.!
peg cat
I Love LENE!!!!!!