Berlín
R Y X Lyrics
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Berlin in the cold
All that fighting, all that snow
Sober nights
And byron on my mind
Tell me I'm not going home
And I'll stop waiting by the phone
Bedroom floor
And silence in my blood
Sorry love I'm running home
I'm a child of sun and the stars I love
RY X's song Berlin is a beautiful yet melancholic tribute to the German capital city. The opening lines "Come down love, Berlin in the cold, all that fighting, all that snow" immediately set the scene for the emotional journey that follows. What is particularly intriguing about these opening lines is the contrast between the harsh, almost austere landscape of Berlin and the warmth and tenderness of love.
By the second verse, the lyrics focus on the singer's interior state of being- "sober nights and Byron on my mind, tell me I'm not going home and I'll stop waiting by the phone," the lyrics reveal a sense of longing, of being trapped, of restlessness. The use of the phrase "sober nights" offers a poignant contrast with the hedonistic, party-driven image that is often associated with Berlin.
The third verse speaks to a feeling of isolation, "bedroom floor and silence in my blood, sorry love, I'm running home, I'm a child of sun and the stars I love." The lyrics suggest that despite the fact that the singer is in Berlin, he is caught in a kind of emotional purgatory, and longs to return to a place of warmth and light. Overall, the song speaks to a desire for love, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down love
Addressing a loved one to come closer and be physically present.
Berlin in the cold
Describing the city of Berlin with its cold, wintry weather.
All that fighting, all that snow
Emphasizing the difficult times and struggles the artist has faced in Berlin.
Sober nights
Acknowledging a period of abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
And byron on my mind
Referencing the poet Lord Byron and suggesting that the artist is inspired by his works.
Tell me I'm not going home
Expressing hesitancy to leave Berlin and return to a previous location.
And I'll stop waiting by the phone
Indicating that the artist will no longer wait for a phone call or message from someone.
Bedroom floor
Drawing attention to a specific location within a room.
And silence in my blood
Describing an internal state of calm and quietude.
Sorry love I'm running home
Apologizing to a loved one for leaving and returning to a previous location.
I'm a child of sun and the stars I love
Stating that the artist is someone who loves sunshine and celestial bodies, and perhaps suggesting that this love informs their artistic work.
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Written by: RY CUMING
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@stephanieriveraobando6186
Come down love
Berlin in the cold
All that fighting, all that snow
Sober nights
and byron on my mind
Tell me I'm not going home
and I'll stop waiting by the phone
Bedroom floor
and silence in my blood
Sorry love I'm running home
I'm a child of sun and the stars I love
@nancydavismusic
This song isn't long enough. I wish there was an hour long version
@PlatypudPerry
+Nancy Davis Try putting it on repeat, you won't even notice it started over:)
@elizabethl.8432
There is😂
@DOGSABRE
Listen to Sam Smith's cover version on Radio 1 in session. Haunting
@TheJoern1970
well now there is :P
@sp1ce-edmproducer295
Teeza - Berlin
@matt-ko4cc
This song played in an episode of Normal People and now it's stuck in my head again.
@robaveley
matt Same!
@angiemohamed8155
Omg same
@robaveley
Angie Mohamed Also check out ‘Don’t Delete The Kisses’ by Wolf Alice.... it’s also a newly discovered favourite of mine 😊