I See You
Pretty Things Lyrics
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The night is here my day is done.
Through dark forests of my mind
A light is shone - it's you i find.
I see you.
On a dark and windswept street
The faces i see of the people i meet.
That takes me back to the forests of my mind
I see you.
Silent shadows creep on walls.
Catch the wind it's yours to catch
She's going away.
As i look into the sea,
The waves they break and part for me.
As my mind slips into sand
The water returns with the warmth of your hand.
I see you.
The lyrics to Pretty Things' song "I See You" describe the journey of the singer's mind as it transitions from day to night, from light to darkness. The verses read like a stream of consciousness narrative, where the singer's thoughts meander through the dark forests of their mind until a light shines and leads them to a familiar figure - "it's you I find." The chorus then repeats the phrase "I see you" over and over again, building on the themes of recognition and familiarity that run through the song.
The second verse moves from the forests of the mind to a windswept street, where the singer encounters faces and eyes that "build a shrine" for them. This shrine, however, takes them back to the forests of their mind, linking the external world with the internal psyche. The lyrics are rich in imagery and metaphor, with silent shadows creeping on walls, the wind to be caught, and the waves breaking and parting before the singer's eyes. The song ends on a tender note, as the "warmth of your hand" brings the singer back to life and out of the sand.
Overall, the lyrics to "I See You" are intricate and poetic, weaving together themes of familiarity, recognition, and the interconnectedness of the external and internal worlds. The song is an exploration of the human psyche and the way we navigate our own minds, as well as a tribute to the power of connection and intimacy between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
As evening shadows chase the sun
As the sun sets, darkness takes over.
The night is here my day is done.
The day has ended and the night has begun.
Through dark forests of my mind
Mental thoughts consume me and I am lost.
A light is shone - it's you I find.
You are the hope and clarity I need in my confused state.
I see you.
You are always present in my mind and thoughts.
On a dark and windswept street
In the midst of solitude and gloom outside.
The faces I see of the people I meet.
I see faces of other people when I am alone outside.
With their eyes they build a shrine
When I interact with people, their gaze makes me feel special.
That takes me back to the forests of my mind.
I am reminded of my confused mental state when interacting with others.
Silent shadows creep on walls.
Shadowy, uncertain things can be felt in the environment around me.
Catch the wind it's yours to catch.
There is an opportunity that one can take action on.
She's going away.
The opportunity is being lost.
As I look into the sea,
As I reflect on my life and emotions.
The waves they break and part for me.
There are ups and downs in life that come and go, but I am at the center of it all.
As my mind slips into sand
As my thoughts become foggy and unclear.
The water returns with the warmth of your hand.
You bring me back to reality and give me comfort and security.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KALEEM RENALDO TAYLOR-DECONTEAU, ANTONIO MEMEB
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