Serenade
Naked and The Famous Lyrics
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Is gonna carry through, is gonna carry through
You're screaming and you're fighting with your brain
And the battling war drives you back and forth, driving you insane
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
This love, this love, this love
It's been a while since she had spoke to you
And she passed some words, but then you passed a fire
Memories flooding back into that part that you want to forget
And you wanna kill, oh, and you wanna kill
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
This love, this love, this love
Is what I want, is what I want
You drank far too much wine
A dizzy spell to block out all the sunshine
But it didn't do you justice for the crime of love
No it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you justice all for her
Oh, love, listen to me, you got it hard but soon it will be easy
The crime of love was tried but you did not succeed
No, it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you any good
It didn't do you justice, no, it didn't do you justice all for her
The lyrics of "Serenade" by Naked and Famous depict the struggles and complexities of a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is expressing their concern that their attempt to serenade their partner or win them back is fruitless. There is a sense of desperation, as they witness their partner's internal battle within their own mind, leading them to act erratic and unstable.
The line "You're screaming and you're fighting with your brain" suggests that the partner is dealing with inner demons or conflicting thoughts and emotions. This turmoil is driving them back and forth, causing them to feel mentally unhinged. Despite this, the singer still longs for their love and is captivated by the intensity of their partner's pain, symbolized by the line "Oh, but the salt tastes so divine." There is a bittersweet quality to their longing, acknowledging the destructive nature of the relationship but still yearning for the love they desire.
The second verse introduces the idea that it has been a while since the partner has engaged with the singer, but when they finally do communicate, it leads to a heated confrontation. The memories of past arguments and pain resurface, creating a desire for revenge or to erase those memories. This desire to forget and the willingness to harm for love is expressed with the line "And you wanna kill."
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, darling, I don't think this serenade
My dear, I don't believe this heartfelt song
Is gonna carry through, is gonna carry through
Will ultimately reach you, will ultimately reach you
You're screaming and you're fighting with your brain
You're shouting and struggling with your thoughts
And the battling war drives you back and forth, driving you insane
And the constant conflict pushes you back and forth, driving you mad
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
You're weeping, you're weeping, you're weeping
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
But the taste of your tears is oddly satisfying
This love, this love, this love
This feeling, this feeling, this feeling
Is what I want, is what I want
Is what I desire, is what I desire
It's been a while since she had spoke to you
It's been some time since she last communicated with you
And she passed some words, but then you passed a fire
And she expressed her thoughts briefly, but you responded with anger
Memories flooding back into that part that you want to forget
Memories are rushing back into the part of your mind you wish to erase
And you wanna kill, oh, and you wanna kill
And you have the urge to harm, oh, and you have the urge to harm
You drank far too much wine
You consumed an excessive amount of wine
A dizzy spell to block out all the sunshine
A lightheadedness to escape from the brightness of reality
But it didn't do you justice for the crime of love
But it didn't serve you well for the wrongdoing of love
No it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you justice all for her
No, it didn't benefit you, it didn't benefit you solely for her
Oh, love, listen to me, you got it hard but soon it will be easy
Oh, love, hear me out, you're facing difficulties but they will soon fade
The crime of love was tried but you did not succeed
The wrongdoing of love was attempted but you didn't achieve
No, it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you any good
No, it didn't benefit you, it didn't bring you any solace
It didn't do you justice, no, it didn't do you justice all for her
It didn't serve you well, no, it didn't serve you well all for her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SHORT, ALISA XAYALITH, THOM POWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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