Vanity
Pearson Dunn Strings Orchestra Lyrics


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Enter the scenery of love
Lovers are in pain
They blame and pick on each other
You play melodies of love
Forgotten phrases
Tender and sweet

Come a little bit closer
Don't stay in the shadows my boy
(La la la la la la la)
The melody's fading.....
Now or never, love will go

I'll be there by your side
Share your fears in the silent redemption
Touch my lips, hold me tight
Live in vanity for a while

As winter melts in the sun
Boys will be out running and reaching for the light
Oh mother please find me in that place
Before the memories tear us into pieces

Clinging to affection, we somehow do learn to live
(La la la la la la la)
In endless motion
Never coming back, love will go

You'll be there by my side
You may never know my devotion
Feel my breath in the quiet night
Live in vanity for ever

Won't you feel my gentle emotion




Let us live in peace with conviction
If you're here please hold me

Overall Meaning

The song "Vanity" by Pearson Dunn Strings Orchestra begins with an introduction to a scene of love where the two lovers are in pain and arguing with each other. The music, played out in a melodious tune, seems to be trying to convey a message of reassurance and comfort, even as the lovers are at each other's throats. The lyrics allude to the lovers clinging to each other, even as they go through their ordeal, hoping to find solace in each other's arms. The pace of the tune picks up as the song progresses and leads to a crescendo, where the singer implores the lover to come closer and not hide in the shadows. The music, however, slowly fades away, indicating that it might be too late to salvage the situation.


In the second part of the song, the singer seems to be speaking to the lover directly, telling him that she will be by his side, and the both of them can share their fears openly. She promises to be there for him, and though it may seem like vanity, they can be together for a while. The next few lines are more reminiscent and nostalgic, with a reference to the winter melting away and boys running towards the light. The singer pleads with her mother to find her in that place before the memories tear them apart. The song ends on a note of hope, with the singer urging the lover to feel her gentle emotion and live in peace with conviction.


Line by Line Meaning

Enter the scenery of love
Let's dive into the world of love


Lovers are in pain
Couple in love are in emotional pain


They blame and pick on each other
They blame and accuse each other for their relationship problems


You play melodies of love
You play music that represents love


Forgotten phrases
Phrases of love that have been forgotten


Tender and sweet
Words that reflect on a love that was once gentle and sweet


Come a little bit closer
Come closer to me


Don't stay in the shadows my boy
Don't stay in the dark


(La la la la la la la)
Musical interlude


The melody's fading.....
The music is slowly fading away


Now or never, love will go
It's time to act, or else love will disappear


I'll be there by your side
I'll be there to support you


Share your fears in the silent redemption
Share your fears while finding peace and solace


Touch my lips, hold me tight
Kiss me and hold me tightly


Live in vanity for a while
Let's live life to the fullest for a moment


As winter melts in the sun
As the winter season comes to an end and spring approaches


Boys will be out running and reaching for the light
Boys will be outside, exploring and searching for something


Oh mother please find me in that place
Oh mother, please help me find my way in life


Before the memories tear us into pieces
Before the memories break us apart


Clinging to affection, we somehow do learn to live
We learn to live by holding onto love and affection


(La la la la la la la)
Musical interlude


In endless motion
Always moving forward


Never coming back, love will go
Love ends and never returns


You'll be there by my side
You'll be there to support me


You may never know my devotion
You may never fully understand my loyalty


Feel my breath in the quiet night
Feel my presence in the peaceful, silent night


Live in vanity for ever
Let's continue living life to the fullest forever


Won't you feel my gentle emotion
Can't you feel my soft, tender emotions?


Let us live in peace with conviction
Let's live in peace, with unwavering conviction


If you're here please hold me
If you're here, please hold me close




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Written by: BERNARD BIERMAN, GUY B WOOD, JACK MANUS

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