Velvet
Peach Lyrics


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Last night you talked like you were far away
But now it looks as though you're here to stay
Here to stay, here to stay
Hey, hey, hey

But now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me
But now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me

Let me down gently, let me down today
Or trick me on for once and always, always
Anyways, just say

And now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me
But now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me

Last night you talked like you were far away
But now it looks as though you're here to stay
Here to stay, here to stay
Hey, hey, hey

But now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me




But now my eyes are open
So just tell me what you want from me, want from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peach's song "Velvet" describe a situation in which the singer is unsure of the intentions of their romantic partner. At first, it seems like this person may be distant or perhaps even leaving, but then they appear to be sticking around. The singer is asking this person to be honest with them and make their intentions clear. They want to know if this person is planning to let them down gently or if they're going to string them along forever. Ultimately, the singer is saying that they are ready for whatever happens, as long as they have the truth.


The opening lines of the song set the stage for the ambiguity that the singer is feeling. They thought their partner was "far away" but now it seems like they are "here to stay." This kind of uncertainty can be hard to navigate, especially in a romantic relationship. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "just tell me what you want from me," shows that the singer is ready to move forward and make a decision based on the truth. They don't want to be led on, but they also don't want to miss out on something real.


Overall, "Velvet" is a song about the importance of honesty and transparency in relationships. It's a reminder that ambiguity can be painful, but that ultimately it's better to know the truth than to be left guessing.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night you talked like you were far away
You were being distant with me last night


But now it looks as though you're here to stay
But today, you seem like you are going to stay with me


Here to stay, here to stay Hey, hey, hey
You are staying with me


But now my eyes are open So just tell me what you want from me
I am aware of what is going on, so can you please tell me what you actually want from me?


Let me down gently, let me down today Or trick me on for once and always, always Anyways, just say
If you are going to leave me, please do it without hurting me or tricking me. Just be honest with me.


And now my eyes are open So just tell me what you want from me
I am still aware of what is going on, so can you please tell me what you actually want from me?


Last night you talked like you were far away But now it looks as though you're here to stay Here to stay, here to stay Hey, hey, hey
You were distant with me last night but now it seems like you want to stay with me


But now my eyes are open So just tell me what you want from me But now my eyes are open So just tell me what you want from me, want from me
I am aware of what is going on, so can you please tell me what you actually want from me?




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN DURLING, JUSTIN GUNNER CHANCELLOR, OAKS SIMON, OAKS SIMON OAKS SIMON, ROB HAVIS

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