Sinful
Rhye Lyrics

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I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I'll eat your memories
Don't fake caress this heart

You're not alone
You're not alone
We're sharing enemies

Something's feeling hard

Tell me when you know
When you know
Or do you acquire it for me
Just lying low

I tell you when I know
When I know
Or would you quiet by me
Shadows cross

I wouldn't leave you on your own
We're not alone
I wouldn't leave you on your own
We're not alone
You're my sinful

I wouldn't leave you on your own
You're not alone
You're my sinful
I wouldn't leave you on your own

You're not alone
You're my sinful

Overall Meaning

The song Sinful by Rhye is a haunting and introspective exploration of the complexities of relationships. The opening lines, "I'm not alone, I'll eat your memories, don't fake caress this heart" suggest a sense of desperation and neediness, as though the singer is so consumed by their desire for someone else that they are willing to consume their memories to feel closer to them. The repetition of "I'm not alone" and "You're not alone" throughout the song underscores this theme of longing and the fear of being isolated and disconnected.

The second verse, "Tell me when you know, when you know, or do you acquire it for me, just lying low, I tell you when I know, when I know, or would you quiet by me, shadows cross" delves deeper into this sense of insecurity and fear of abandonment. The singer is reaching out to the other person, seeking reassurance that they are not alone, but also questioning whether they can truly trust the other person to be there for them. The awkward syntax and fragmented phrases create a sense of tension and disconnection, reflecting the unease between the two characters.

The chorus, "I wouldn't leave you on your own, we're not alone, you're my sinful" emphasizes the intertwining of desire and guilt that runs throughout the song. The notion of being "sinful" suggests a transgression, a crossing of boundaries, and the repeated refrain of "I wouldn't leave you on your own" suggests a codependency that is both alluring and dangerous.

Overall, Sinful is a complex and evocative song that explores the intricacies of human relationships through its sensual, otherworldly soundscapes and poetic lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not alone
Acknowledges the presence of others

I'm not alone
Reinforces the previous statement

I'll eat your memories
Willing to partake in someone's past experiences

Don't fake caress this heart
Don't pretend to care for the emotions of others

You're not alone
Reassures the presence of someone else

You're not alone
Reinforces the previous statement

We're sharing enemies
Explains a common enemy or problem shared between two people

Something's feeling hard
Suggests a struggle or difficulty

Tell me when you know
Asking for communication and honesty

When you know
Reinforces previous statement

Or do you acquire it for me
Asks if someone is willing to obtain information or knowledge for the sake of the relationship

Just lying low
Suggests keeping a low profile or avoiding conflict

I tell you when I know
Promises honesty and communication

When I know
Reinforces previous statement

Or would you quiet by me
Asks if someone would stay silent and keep secrets for the sake of the relationship

Shadows cross
Suggests a difficult or uncertain situation

I wouldn't leave you on your own
Promises to not abandon someone

We're not alone
Reassures the presence of both people

I wouldn't leave you on your own
Reinforces the previous promise

We're not alone
Reinforces the previous statement

You're my sinful
Refers to someone as their guilty pleasure or source of temptation

I wouldn't leave you on your own
Reinforces the promise to not abandon someone

You're not alone
Reassures the presence of someone else

You're my sinful
Reinforces the idea of someone as their guilty pleasure or source of temptation

I wouldn't leave you on your own
Reinforces the promise to not abandon someone

You're not alone
Reinforces the idea of the presence of someone else

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Michael James Milosh, Nate Mercereau

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