If I Am
My Bloody Valentine Lyrics
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Come over for my mind I better come this once
Hey, I'm falling, stay 'cause I'm on to you where you lay
All about tonight stop, be there if I fall
Da-da-dam-dam-da-ra-ra-dam, du-du-du-du-rum
You are fully lost either if I am
Be my lover, be my lover, be my lover, be my lover
The lyrics to My Bloody Valentine's song "If I Am" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to express a longing for a deep emotional connection with someone else. The first verse reveals a sense of urgency, as the singer expresses a desire for someone to be with them "today or tomorrow." This suggests a fear of being alone, but also a recognition that the person they need may not be available at all times.
The second verse is more direct, with the singer asking someone to "stay" with them. The line "I'm on to you where you lay" suggests a level of understanding between the singer and their potential lover, but also a hint of vulnerability. The third and final verse repeats the refrain "Be my lover" four times, suggesting that the singer wants nothing more than to form a deep emotional bond with someone else.
Overall, the lyrics to "If I Am" are enigmatic and poetic, leaving plenty of room for personal interpretation. However, they seem to express a deep longing for connection and understanding, as well as a fear of being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, one day will rain 'cause I need today or tomorrow
I am anticipating that there will be bad days and I should enjoy the present while it lasts
Come over for my mind I better come this once
I want you to come inside my mind and understand me at least once
Hey, I'm falling, stay 'cause I'm on to you where you lay
I am falling in love with you, so please stay by my side while I discover more about you
All about tonight stop, be there if I fall
I am interested in tonight, but if I fall for you, can you be there to catch me?
Da-da-dam-dam-da-ra-ra-dam, du-du-du-du-rum
This line contains non-lyrical sound effects and does not have a specific meaning
You are fully lost either if I am
We are both lost together or we are not lost at all
Be my lover, be my lover, be my lover, be my lover
I want you to be my lover and be with me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Patrick Shields
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richardvoncline
in retrospect probably the best song of the album. i once read it described perfectly. 'this song is melting and so am i'
@Rose-bc3ll
My favorite song of all time. No exaggeration. Will sometimes listen to this, and only this, for days on end.
@tristanmiller2593
Been there dawg, this shit is incredible. An addictive sort of coziness to the melancholy.
@sketchlord
this song is impossibly beautiful. i wish i could meet people who appreciate its beauty.
@grimmvalentine6558
I feel this 🤘🏾
@eatyourcereal8704
I wish it was a little louder
@djfulci
Some headphones and Bilinda whispering "be my lover" into my brain. Life is good.
@startervisions
Is Kevin singing backup vox?
@djfulci
@@startervisions it sounds like it’s all her to me
@startervisions
@@djfulci ok