Lips
Marian Hill Lyrics

In the Marian Hill song "Lips," the lyrics describe the intense feelings that come with a powerful attraction and the rush that accompanies being consumed by desire. The first verse depicts the singer being pulled in by the undertow, unable to resist the pull of their desire and the sensations that come from being near their partner. The phrase "On your mark, ready set" implies a sense of anticipation and excitement, building up to the moment when the two come together. The lines "Feel your breath on my neck" suggest intimacy, suggesting being close enough to feel the other's breath, an intimate sensation.

The chorus highlights the strength of the attraction, with the singer's heart flipping and floating in response to the other's lips. The repetition of the phrase "Your lips, your lips" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of the attraction, almost as if the singer is hypnotized by the feeling. In the second verse, the singer describes being overwhelmed and lost in the moment, staring up at the tinted sky with hazy eyes. The rush of passion is described as running wild, a sense of abandon and of being caught up in the moment.

The bridge makes use of repetition to emphasize the importance of living in the moment and enjoying each and every second. The lines "Sip each second drink it slowly / Watch the hours melt away" encourage the listener to revel in the sensations of the present, savoring every moment and not worrying about the passage of time. The final repetition of the chorus makes it clear that the other's lips are the center of the singer's world, causing their heart to flip and float in an endless cycle of desire.