The Void
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All night, like a child
I stayed up to prove
I can keep up
All night, like a fool
I stayed up to prove
I can keep up with you

All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're still in the void)
All night
(Sing along with the band, you're losing your voice)
All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're bored by choice)
All night
(Sing along with the band, but you're still in the void)

What can I say?
I stay up to prove
I can keep up
I stay up to prove
I can keep up with you

All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're still in the void)
All night
(Sing along with the band, you're losing your voice)
All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're bored by choice)
All night
(Sing along with the band, but you're still in the void)

(All night, all night)

What can I say
I stay up to prove
I can keep up with you

All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're still in the void)
All night
(Sing along with the band, you're losing your voice)
All night
(Made a plan, it was grand, but you're bored by choice)
All night
(Sing along with the band, but you're still in the void)





All night
(Sing along with the band, but you're still in the void)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metric's song "The Void" seem to describe someone who is staying up all night to prove something to someone, possibly a romantic partner or a close friend. The repetition of "I can keep up with you" hints at a competitive element to the relationship or interaction. The lyrics also reference the idea of being in "the void" throughout the song, suggesting a feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose.


The first verse emphasizes the determination of the singer to prove themselves, using childlike enthusiasm and foolishness to show that they can match the other person's energy. The chorus then describes the other person as being in "the void", meaning they are not fully engaged in the interaction or relationship despite the singer's efforts to keep up.


The second verse repeats the same themes as the first, with the singer admitting that they stay up all night simply to prove themselves. The chorus is repeated twice more, emphasizing the disconnect between the two people and the feeling of being stuck in the void.


Line by Line Meaning

All night, like a child
I stayed up all night like a child, eager to prove that I could keep up with you.


I stayed up to prove
I am putting in significant effort to prove my ability to keep up with you.


All night, like a fool
Despite the risks, I stayed up all night like a foolish person to prove something to you.


All night
I stayed up all night despite the challenges in order to show you something.


Sing along with the band, you're losing your voice
You enjoy singing along with the band but do it to the point of losing your voice despite knowing the consequences.


Made a plan, it was grand, but you're still in the void
Even though you made a great plan, you still feel empty and unsatisfied inside.


Sing along with the band, but you're still in the void
Despite enjoying singing along with the band, you still feel empty and unfulfilled inside.


Made a plan, it was grand, but you're bored by choice
Although your plan was impressive, you are intentionally choosing to be bored and disengaged from it.


What can I say?
I am unsure what to say or do to prove my capabilities to you.


All night, all night
Repeated mention and emphasis that I stayed up all night, highlighting my commitment and effort.


I can keep up with you
I am determined to keep up with you regardless of the obstacles we may face.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Emily Haines, James Shaw

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thewhatness

Simplistic lyrics at their absolute finest. Easily my favorite off the album, besides "Youth Without Youth" and "Lost Kitten."

Giant Seagull

This was one of the songs I ignored a bit more than others. It got stuck in my head today and wanted to hear it and now it's great.
Especially all the parts where she adds the "With you." to her "I can keep up".

Alex T

This song is so dope. 🔥 👌

Marina Araiza

Such a good song and album.

smb2867

<3!!! They really should make this the next release, it's soo catchy, fun & sexy

carleeism

I cannot get enough of this song! :D

abraham fugees

Very good band and very good voice !!!

Victoryisalways

They're so amazing!

EMERSON PAES

Papel da torcida é reconhecer os culpados e apoiar jornalistas sérios. Essa pressão é a correta .

Gin Sexsmith

My fave new Metric song!

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