Mike has released six studio albums - 2010's Learning, 2012's Put Your Back N 2 It, 2014's Too Bright, 2017's No Shape, 2020's Set My Heart On Fire Immediately and his most recent, 2022's Ugly Season, all of which have received praise from music critics.
Die 4 You
Perfume Genius Lyrics
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Until I'm off balance
Oh love
I'm there in spirit
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
Oh love
See it through
I would die 4 you
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
Limit every second, left
'Til I'm off balance
Each and every breath I spend
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh my love, take your time
Oh my love, oh my love
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh my love, take your time
See it through
In "Die 4 You," Perfume Genius speaks to a loved one, conveying the depths of his loyalty and devotion. The opening lines set the stage: he is willing to give everything he has until he is "off balance," and there is no time to waste. The repetition of the phrase "each and every breath" emphasizes the importance of the connection between the singer and his subject. His love is so pure and selfless that he is willing to go to extremes, even to the point of sacrificing his life (hence the reference to dying).
The chorus reinforces this theme. The singer tells his love to "see it through"; that is, to fully accept the depth of his commitment. He explicitly says, "I would die 4 you," which is a powerful statement that underscores just how much he values their relationship. The phrase "oh my love" bookends the chorus and is repeated to emphasize the overwhelming emotion that the singer feels.
Overall, "Die 4 You" is a powerful testament to unconditional love and devotion. The lyrics convey the intensity of the singer's feelings, and the repetition of certain phrases underscores the importance of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Limit every second left
Until I'm off balance
I'm willing to give all of my time and energy to you until it becomes overwhelming, just to show you how much I care.
Oh love
I'm there in spirit
Even if I cannot be physically present with you, my love will transcend barriers and connect us spiritually.
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
Every inhale and exhale is filled with thoughts of you, with the hope that you are receiving them in some way.
Oh love
See it through
I would die 4 you
I am committed to supporting you through thick and thin, even if it means putting myself in harm's way, because your happiness is worth everything.
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh my love, take your time
Oh my love, oh my love
I understand that love requires patience, and I am willing to wait for you to feel the same way that I do.
See it through
I want you to persevere through difficult times, and I will be there to support you until the very end.
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Written by: Mike Hadreas
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Limit every second left
Until I'm off balance
Oh love
I'm there in spirit
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
Oh love
See it through
I would die 4 you
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
Limit every second left
'Til I'm off balance
Each and every breath I spend
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh my love, take your time
Oh my love, oh my love
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh my love, take your time
See it through
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Limit every second left
Until I'm off balance
Oh, love
I'm there in spirit, ooh
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting
See it through
I would die for you
Each and every breath I spend
You are collecting, mm
Limit every second left
'Til I'm off balance, mm
Each and every breath I spend
Oh, my love, oh, my love
Take your time
Oh, my love, take your time
Oh, my love, oh my love
Oh my love, oh my love
Take your time
Oh, my love, take your time
See it through
Diatonic5th
That minor to major key change halfway through the song is fucking gorgeous. Well done.
My Music Vault
Mike is killing it. I think he is one of the TRULY creative talents happening right now. It has been stunning watching his musical evolution. Wow.
Zrinka Klariฤ
Hhhhhhh,, hi is CRAZY not from dance, from belly... ๐ฒ๐ป๐ซ
Ben J. Pierce
are you kidding me this is stunning
Nina Abercrombie
Ben J. Pierce Hey! love your videos!
ใdiana
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Rachel Darmawangsa
Ben J. Pierce Ben!!!
Serenity Hopkins
IKR
Tom Yelland
Ben J. Pierce youโre stunning x
Jana Jelesic
I have this strange feeling that this song is essential for my existence