Desperate
Reneé Phoenix Lyrics


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I tried to love you
Figure out what it meant
Putting the pieces together
Over and over again
I tried to love you
Figure out what it meant
Putting the pieces together
Over and over again
I'm so desperate
Let me touch your skin
Show me all your sin
Put your hand in mine
Until the end of time
Years and years I've tried
To find something inside
Throw me in the fire
I can see the signs
Can't hold back my mind when I see your eyes
Shivers down my spine
I want
Now I'm left here with nothing
A trace of what could have been
The truth bears repeating




Over and over again
I'm so desperate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reneé Phoenix's song "Desperate" convey a sense of longing and the desperate search for love and meaning. The repeated line "I tried to love you, figure out what it meant, putting the pieces together, over and over again" reflects the singer's constant efforts to understand and experience love, but with no success. The repetition emphasizes the frustration and persistence in their quest.


The line "Let me touch your skin, show me all your sin, put your hand in mine until the end of time" depicts a desire for intimacy and connection, as well as a willingness to accept and embrace the flaws and vulnerabilities of the other person. This longing for a deep, lasting bond is further emphasized by the line "Years and years I've tried to find something inside," indicating a search for something meaningful and fulfilling.


The chorus expresses a sense of desperation, a longing to experience the intense emotions and sensations that come with love. The lines "Throw me in the fire, I can see the signs, can't hold back my mind when I see your eyes, shivers down my spine" evoke a feeling of being consumed by passion and desire, unable to resist the magnetic pull of the other person.


In the final verse, the lyrics suggest that the singer has been left with nothing but a lingering feeling of what could have been. The repetition of the line "The truth bears repeating, over and over again, I'm so desperate" signifies a cycle of disappointment and yearning, as the singer continues to seek love and meaning despite repeated setbacks.


Overall, "Desperate" explores themes of longing, desire, and the unyielding pursuit of love, depicting the singer's desperate and relentless search for a meaningful connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I tried to love you
I made an effort to love you


Figure out what it meant
Understand the meaning of love


Putting the pieces together
Trying to make sense of it all


Over and over again
Repeating the process multiple times


I'm so desperate
Feeling extremely desperate


Let me touch your skin
Allow me to feel close to you


Show me all your sin
Reveal your flaws and vulnerabilities


Put your hand in mine
Hold my hand tightly


Until the end of time
Forever and always


Years and years I've tried
I've made countless attempts for years


To find something inside
To discover something within myself


Throw me in the fire
Take me through challenges and hardships


I can see the signs
I can perceive indications or signals


Can't hold back my mind when I see your eyes
I can't control my thoughts when I look into your eyes


Shivers down my spine
Intense sensations running through my body


I want
I desire


Now I'm left here with nothing
Now I have nothing remaining


A trace of what could have been
A faint memory of what could have happened


The truth bears repeating
The truth needs to be reiterated


Over and over again
Repeatedly


I'm so desperate
I'm still incredibly desperate




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