Vertigo
Reaper Lyrics


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What if I knew it from the start
Despair has overrun her heart
These things they to fall apart

My oh my oh my we'll both pull through
Cause it's the up down rough around shit that get me closer to you
My oh my oh my the things I'd do
Cause its the rough around break you down shit make it harder to lose

Maybe we're the universes toys
Misapprehension fill the void
Her skin tone is fading with the noise
Maybe were the universes toys

My oh my oh my we'll both pull through
Cause it's the up down rough around shit that get me closer to you




My oh my oh my the things I'd do
Cause its the rough around break you down shit make it harder to lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Vertigo" by Reaper portray a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in the face of the chaos of the universe. The song starts with the singer questioning what would have happened had they known from the beginning that despair had taken over their loved one's heart, causing everything to fall apart. The singer goes on to express their determination to push through despite this hardship, as the 'up, down, rough around shit' brings them closer to their loved one. They recognize that the difficult times, like the rough patches and moments of breakdown, will only make it harder for them to lose their loved one.


The lyrics then lead the listener to ponder their place in the universe. The singer suggests that maybe they are just toys of the universe, that their emotions and struggles are nothing more than misapprehension filling a void. This is reinforced by the line 'Her skin tone is fading with the noise,' which could imply that their loved one is losing their sense of self, and the external chaos of the universe is consuming them. Despite this, the singer remains resolute in their desire to push through these struggles, as the rough patches only increase their connection to their loved one.


Overall, the lyrics of "Vertigo" by Reaper seem to suggest that no matter the chaos that surrounds us, there is always a way to hold on to the people we love.


Line by Line Meaning

What if I knew it from the start
The singer wonders what could have been different if they knew about the impending despair that has taken over the heart of their loved one from the beginning.


Despair has overrun her heart
The singer expresses that their loved one's heart is now consumed by deep sadness and hopelessness.


These things they to fall apart
The singer acknowledges that things are falling apart, possibly in regards to the relationship between them and their loved one.


My oh my oh my we'll both pull through Cause it's the up down rough around shit that get me closer to you My oh my oh my the things I'd do Cause its the rough around break you down shit make it harder to lose
The artist promises that they and their loved one will overcome the challenges they face together. They find that going through rough times and experiencing difficulties brings them closer together, and the artist is willing to do anything to keep the relationship intact even though it may be hard sometimes.


Maybe we're the universes toys
The artist ponders the possibility that they and their loved one are being controlled by some higher power, and they are merely toys or puppets in the universe's grand scheme.


Misapprehension fill the void Her skin tone is fading with the noise Maybe were the universes toys
The singer states that there is a void between them and their loved one that is being filled with misunderstandings and confusion. They also observe that their loved one's physical appearance is suffering due to the noise of the situation. The singer reiterates the idea that they may be subject to the whims of a larger power.




Writer(s): Reaper Wave

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