Born in Aylesbury to an Australian mother and an Italian father, before spending most of her younger years on the move, Francesca is fluent in Portuguese and Italian. Her interest in music can be credited to her parent’s vast record collection that she started sifting through from the age of four. “I was more attentive to them than anything else in the house,” says Francesca. “My first musical memory was Dire Straits, then I remember a lot of Michael Jackson and singers like Sade and Sinead O’Connor. I exhausted every single thing my parents had. I didn’t really realise how much I loved music back then.”
Visions
Lyves Lyrics
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And I'm ready to take you
Scream out, trying me more
And I'm ready to break you
Lift me out of your hands
My eyes are open, yes
It's like I'm running away
Don't speak to me
Something's coming back around, oh, love
Don't speak to me
Something's coming back around, oh, love
Giving it up
Giving it up and finding heart to beat tonight
Changing faces, changing places
I'm opening my eyes to see the light
Leave my head in the way
Watch me sulk to the ground
Leave my head in the rain
Watch me watch out the clouds
Don't speak to me
Something's gonna come around, oh, love
Don't speak to me
Something's coming back around, oh, love
Don't speak to me
Something's gonna come around, oh, love
And I'm ready to take you
And I'm ready to break you
And I'm ready to take you
These lyrics from the song "Visions" by Lyves explore the themes of strength, vulnerability, and breaking free from the past. The first verse describes a situation where the singer is ready to confront a challenge, whether it's a person or a situation that they want to overcome. They are willing to be vulnerable and let themselves be pushed to their limits in order to break through whatever is holding them back. The second verse speaks to the idea of running away from something or someone that has hurt them in the past, but ultimately realizing that they can't forget it and need to face it head-on. The repetition of "something's coming back around" suggests that this past trauma or pain is resurfacing and the singer is determined to confront it.
The chorus is a plea to not speak to the singer, possibly because they need to focus their energy on breaking through whatever is holding them back, or because they don't want to be reminded of the past. The repetition of "something's coming back around, oh, love" suggests that this trauma or challenge is tied to a relationship or love that has caused pain. The second half of the chorus speaks to the idea of giving up something in order to find a heart that beats, perhaps symbolizing the metaphorical death of the old self in order to move forward and find new life.
The third verse is the most abstract, with references to leaving one's head in the way and watching clouds. It's possible that this verse is simply expanding on the idea of vulnerability and surrendering to the moment, without overthinking or analyzing too much.
Overall, "Visions" is a song about breaking free from the past, facing challenges head-on, and finding new life and strength in vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay me out on the floor
I am vulnerable and exposed, willing to give everything to make this work
And I'm ready to take you
I am prepared to embrace you and love you completely
Scream out, trying me more
Push me harder, test my limits and make me prove my love
And I'm ready to break you
I am willing to endure any pain for you and your love
Lift me out of your hands
I am surrendering to you and trusting you to guide me
My eyes are open, yes
I am fully aware of my feelings and the reality of the situation
It's like I'm running away
I feel like I am escaping from something, but I don't know what
And I can't forget
I am haunted by memories of the past and struggling to move on
Don't speak to me
I need space and time to process my thoughts and emotions
Something's coming back around, oh, love
I sense that there is unfinished business or unresolved issues between us
Giving it up
I am letting go of my fears and inhibitions
Giving it up and finding heart to beat tonight
I am taking a leap of faith and trusting that things will work out
Changing faces, changing places
I am willing to adapt and evolve, to grow and change along with you
I'm opening my eyes to see the light
I am finally seeing the truth and embracing the possibilities of the future
Leave my head in the way
I am overthinking and blocking my own progress
Watch me sulk to the ground
I am feeling defeated and dejected, unable to move forward
Leave my head in the rain
I am drowning in my own sorrows and self-doubt
Watch me watch out the clouds
I am searching for clarity and hope amidst the darkness
Something's gonna come around, oh, love
I am optimistic that things will work out in the end
And I'm ready to take you
I am committed to you and ready to embrace whatever the future holds
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.