Magic
Paperwhite Lyrics
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And as I breathe ah
You know why the night's floating away
You gave to me another chance to feel time freeze
Another chance to keep moving
Another chance to feel alive
Where should you go
Where should you go
To help me floating on
And you thought I'm in
A taste of fantasy
Give me some of your magic
Some of your magic
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your magic
Some of your magic
To keep me hanging
I fell asleep, a moving sky right outside of your window
Your hands all bleed
You know I like remains of the day
Where should you go
Where should you go
Where should you go
To help me floating on
And you thought I'm in
A taste of fantasy
Give me some of your magic
Some of your magic
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your magic
Some of your magic
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
Don't you love it 'cause we're side by side
Don't you want to move together all our lives
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
Give me some of your magic
In "Magic," Paperwhite paints a vivid picture of a listener standing outside, watching the "mean lights" shine through someone's window. The singer of the song then seeks the help of the person on the other side of the glass to keep them afloat, asking them to give them "some of your magic / to keep me hanging." Through the use of metaphor, metaphysical imagery, and an uplifting chorus, Paperwhite captivates us into a world of wonder and hope.
The repeated use of metaphors and imagery is key to understanding the song. When the singer says "you gave to me another chance to feel time freeze," they're asking the other person to give them a chance to live in the moment and bask in the wonders of life. The use of words like "floating" and "magic" further emphasizes this sentiment, making the listener feel as though they're in a different reality, one where anything is possible.
One way to think about the chorus is as though the singer is pleading for help to keep from sinking in the ever-changing and tumultuous waters of life. Something somewhat akin to being lost at sea, perhaps; that's how the singer is feeling in this moment. That's where the metaphor of magic comes in. In this context, magic serves as a symbol for hope, light, and everything that can lift someone out of their darkest moments. The singer has placed all their faith in the other person to keep them grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the mean lights shining outside your window
I can see the harsh reality of the world outside your window
And as I breathe ah
And as I take a breath, I feel alive
You know why the night's floating away
You know why time flies by so quickly
You gave to me another chance to feel time freeze
You gave me an opportunity to experience a moment of pure bliss and forget about time passing
Another chance to keep moving
Another opportunity to keep living and moving forward in life
Another chance to feel alive
Another chance to feel the excitement and joy of being alive
Give me some of your magic
Please share your unique and special qualities with me
Some of your magic
Share some of your unique energy and spirit with me
To keep me hanging
To keep me feeling hopeful and optimistic about life
I fell asleep, a moving sky right outside of your window
I found peace and relaxation in your presence, while the world outside continued to change and move
Your hands all bleed
Your hands are worn and tired from the work and effort you put into life
You know I like remains of the day
You know that I appreciate and find beauty in the small, ordinary moments of life
Don't you love it 'cause we're side by side
Don't you enjoy the comfort and happiness of being together with me?
Don't you want to move together all our lives
Don't you hope to continue sharing a life journey with me?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Missing Link Music
Written by: BENJAMIN MARSHALL, KATELYN MARSHALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sergioLDR717
I can see the mean lights shining outside your window
And as I breathe aaah
You know why the night's floating away
You gave to me another chance to feel time freeze
Another chance to keep moving
Another chance to feel alive
Where should you go
Where should you go
Where should you go
To help me floating on
And you thought I'm in
A taste of fantasy
Give me some of your MAGIC
Some of your MAGIC
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your MAGIC
Some of your MAGIC
To keep me hanging
I fell asleep, a moving sky right outside of your window
Your hands all bleed
You know I like remains of the day
Where should you go
Where should you go
Where should you go
To help me floating on
And you thought I'm in
A taste of fantasy
Give me some of your MAGIC
Some of your MAGIC
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your MAGIC
Some of your MAGIC
To keep me hanging
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
Don't you love it 'cause we're side by side
Don't you want to move together all our lives
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
Give me some of your MAGIC
@mickipou
Artists like Paperwhite and Aurora make me very happy ❤️❤️
@ayoutubechannelaboutnothin796
The first song I heard by Paperwhite, and still my favorite :)
@mickipou
Same, I wanna get into it because it sounds so nice :)
@kingsleytan3762
what a delicious piece of music! great to discover them!
@devendramahajan2430
the views here should be like in Millions!! Shame on humanity!!
@michaeljacksonsoul5768
Paperwhite,you are no doubt channeling some beautiful celestial beings when you create your lovely music!
@tylert6887
Every time i look for Paperwhite, I see you Michael. Miss you bud!
@akashmandal6335
Why paperwhite is not going famous,they put such nice work.Really luck matters.
@willkuhnegames
This is such a genuinely good and beautiful song, I love it
@sanghoyu6582
I hear this song and 'got me goin' every day :)