Too Deep
RITUAL feat. Delilah Lyrics

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You said my signs were vital
That every wave was tidal
You held me, you held me so right
You held me so tight
Left me emaciated
Still I'm not one for fadin'
Cause that moment made me feel more alive
You held me so right

The truth is that I couldn't fake this
Believe in you but I'm still faithless

Maybe I've been going too deep for too long
Maybe when it's feeling so right it's too wrong
Maybe you should take a little more time
Don't you let the love down
Maybe I've been going too deep for too long

Come take my body and my blood
Like some final communion
Cause a touch from you could make us so right
Could make my soul right
I'm gonna dive, not coming up
I wanna drown me in your love
When I go too deep I don't wanna rise
No I don't wanna rise

Be forced to say I walk away then
When I'm constantly this close to breakin'

Maybe I've been going too deep for too long
Maybe when it's feeling so right it's too wrong
Maybe you should take a little more time
Don't you let the love down
Maybe I've been going too deep for too long

I'm fading to nothing
(Don't you know)
I'm fading to nothing
(Don't you know)
Don't let the love down

I'm fading to nothing
(Don't you know)
I'm fading to nothing
(Don't you know)
Don't let the love down

Fading to nothing
Fading to nothing
I'm fading to nothing
I'm fading to nothing
Don't let the love down
Maybe I've been going too deep for too long
Maybe when it's feeling so right it's too wrong
Maybe you should take a little more time

Don't you let the love down
Maybe I've been going too deep for too long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RITUAL feat. Delilah's song "Too Deep" describe the struggle of being in a relationship that is both deeply passionate and ultimately toxic. The singer remarks on the intensity of the connection they share with their partner, noting how they have been held so tightly that they were left emaciated. Despite feeling alive in those moments, the singer is left questioning whether the intensity of their relationship is worth the pain it causes. They wonder if they have been going "too deep for too long" and if the intensity they feel is causing more harm than good.

The line "Maybe I've been going too deep for too long, maybe when it's feeling so right it's too wrong" is particularly poignant, as it captures the idea that sometimes the most intense love can also be the most harmful. The singer expresses ambivalence about whether to stay in the relationship or to leave, acknowledging that they are "constantly this close to breaking." The chorus of the song urges the partner not to "let the love down" and to take more time to consider whether the relationship is worth pursuing.

Line by Line Meaning

You said my signs were vital
You acknowledged and recognized the importance of my actions and behaviors

That every wave was tidal
You felt that every action and event had a strong impact and significance

You held me, you held me so right
You provided comfort and support in just the right way

You held me so tight
You held on to me tightly, symbolizing a deep emotional connection

Left me emaciated
Your absence and departure caused me to feel weak and drained

Still I'm not one for fadin'
Despite the difficulties, I am determined to not give up or fade away

Cause that moment made me feel more alive
That experience was so intense and meaningful that it made me feel more alive than ever

The truth is that I couldn't fake this
I am being honest that I am unable to pretend or deceive in this situation

Believe in you but I'm still faithless
Although I have trust in you, I still struggle with doubts and uncertainty

Maybe I've been going too deep for too long
Perhaps I have been investing too much time and energy into this relationship and need to take a step back

Maybe when it's feeling so right it's too wrong
Even though it may feel good, this relationship may not be healthy or beneficial in the long run

Maybe you should take a little more time
It might be helpful to slow down and take a break to think things through

Don't you let the love down
Please don't give up on our relationship

Come take my body and my blood
I am willing to give my all to this relationship

Like some final communion
In a symbolic way, let us become one and connect deeply

Cause a touch from you could make us so right
Your presence and affection has the power to make everything feel right

Could make my soul right
Your love has the ability to heal and comfort me on a deep level

I'm gonna dive, not coming up
I am willing to fully immerse myself in this relationship and not hold back

I wanna drown me in your love
I want to completely surrender myself to your love and let myself be consumed by it

When I go too deep I don't wanna rise
Once I am fully invested in this relationship, I don't want to leave or back out

Be forced to say I walk away then
I don't want to be put in a position where I have to walk away from this relationship

When I'm constantly this close to breakin'
I am struggling with the pressure of this relationship and feel like I may reach a breaking point

I'm fading to nothing (Don't you know)
I am losing my sense of self and identity as this relationship continues

Don't let the love down
Please don't let our relationship fail or falter

Fading to nothing
I am slowly losing my sense of self and identity as a result of this relationship

Maybe I've been going too deep for too long
Perhaps I have been investing too much time and energy into this relationship and need to take a step back

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