Hip hop is undoubtedly the backbone of Opensouls’ sound, but their music isn’t all strictly beats and rhymes. The group have drawn flourishes of inspiration from a wide range of genres including funk, reggae, jazz and blues, all of which have played an integral role in creating the full and vibrant sound on which they have staked their growing reputation.
12345
Opensouls Lyrics
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Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
You touched my hand, I felt a force
You called it dark but now I'm not so sure
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
Why don′t you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
Don't believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
Won′t you lay here with me
And I will bring kisses for the beast
Lay here with me
Here with me
Don′t tell me a woman did this to you
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
When I look back over documents and pages
Ancient savageries Christened those inflated
Now it has come to light, the Gods they have slipped up
They forgot about the power of a woman's love
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
Why don′t you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
Don′t believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
Won't you lay here with me
And I will bring kisses for the beast
Lay here with me
Here with me
Don′t tell me a woman did this to you
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
Candy lies, forgive my candy lies
The song "12345" by Opensouls is a soulful exploration of love and deceit. The lyrics begin with a statement of disbelief: "Don't tell me a woman did this to you, candy lies, candy lies, candy lies." The singer is likely addressing a man who has been hurt by a woman's lies - lies that are described as saccharine and enticing, like candy. But even as the singer consoles the man, she begins to question her own certainty: "You touched my hand, I felt a force / You called it dark, but now I'm not so sure."
The second half of the song delves even deeper into the complexities of love and power. The singer muses on the role of women throughout history, suggesting that they have been both celebrated as "ancient savageries" and discounted by the gods. The final lines of the chorus call for reconciliation and forgiveness: "Won't you lay here with me / And I will bring kisses for the beast / Lay here with me / Here with me / Don't tell me a woman did this to you / Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies / Candy lies, forgive my candy lies."
Overall, "12345" is a sensitive and contemplative song that explores the complexities of love, power, and deceit. The lyrics encourage listeners to question their assumptions about relationships and to approach one another with compassion and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t tell me a woman did this to you
The singer doesn't believe that a woman is responsible for the pain the person is going through. They suspect that someone has lied to the person using sweet and attractive words.
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
The singer refers to the lies that have been cleverly disguised in sweet words like candy.
You touched my hand, I felt a force
The singer felt an unmistakable impact when the person touched their hand, it was full of energy and intensity.
You called it dark but now I'm not so sure
Initially, the person described the force as dark or negative, but now the artist is questioning whether it was truly negative or perhaps something more nuanced.
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
The artist wants the person to spend more time with them and not to rush off too quickly.
Why don't you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
The singer is urging the person to stay longer in their company, to enjoy and savour the time together.
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
The person is adventurous and has the potential to take risks, and the singer thinks they need to take advantage of that adventurous spirit.
Don't believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
The artist is warning the person not to listen to the false belief that they need to conquer or destroy something that is actually beneficial or even essential.
Won’t you lay here with me
The artist wants the person to spend intimate and relaxed time together.
And I will bring kisses for the beast
The artist will provide comfort and love to the person, even though they might feel wild and unruly like a beast.
Lay here with me
The singer repeats their invitation for the person to stay with them longer.
When I look back over documents and pages
The artist is reflecting on the past, perhaps examining old records or memories.
Ancient savageries Christened those inflated
The singer acknowledges that in the past, people used to glorify violent and brutal acts as if they were noble and divine.
Now it has come to light, the Gods they have slipped up
The singer thinks that the gods, who were once believed to be infallible, have made mistakes or shortcomings.
They forgot about the power of a woman's love
Despite the fact that women have always been essential and powerful forces in life, the gods failed to appreciate their true worth.
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
The artist once again refers to the deceitful words that are made to sound sweet and attractive.
Candy lies, forgive my candy lies
The artist asks for forgiveness for any lies or deception they might have used that seemed sweet and attractive like candy.
Writer(s): Amos M Ellen
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gedeaolocks155
Do you know where I can download this CD? Thanks!
@northcountrybhoy
"its priceless thats why you should buy it"
sorry bro i actually dont. maybe search for a torrent...