Softly
Rhye Lyrics
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It really hurts to say I crave that
I really want you to know I hear you
I really want you to come with me, ooh
To run away, where are we now?
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
How did we make so softly
I knew it when
I made you cry
I really want you to know I feel you
I really want you to know I'll heal you
To run away, where are we now?
To run away, (don't you feel) where are we now?
So until you feel fade
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
Just fall this way
Feeling love this way
Feeling love this way
Feeling love this way, mm
"Softly" by Rhye is a song that explores the complexities of a relationship. The opening lines, "You really love to play so softly, it really hurts to say I crave that," speak to the idea of the partner enjoying the relationship but the other partner finding it difficult to express their emotions. The singer then goes on to express their desire for the other person to understand that they've been heard and acknowledged.
The chorus, "To run away, where are we now?" suggests a sense of disorientation or confusion in the relationship, perhaps indicating some kind of instability or uncertainty. The repetition of the phrase highlights the singer's sense of urgency in finding a solution or a path forward. Finally, the song ends on a positive note, with the repeated lines "Just fall this way, feeling love this way," suggesting a willingness to take the relationship where it needs to go, whether that's towards healing or towards something new.
Overall, "Softly" is a deeply introspective song that explores the nuances of human relationships, the different emotions that can arise, and the need for connection amidst uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
You really love to play so softly
You enjoy being gentle and reserved
It really hurts to say I crave that
It's difficult for me to admit that I want that
I really want you to know I hear you
I deeply understand you
I really want you to come with me, ooh
I want us to be together
To run away, where are we now?
Let's escape to a new place
So until you feel fade
Until your emotions subside
How did we make so softly
How did we create peace and calmness?
I knew it when
I realized it at a certain moment
I made you cry
I caused you pain and sadness
I really want you to know I feel you
I empathize with you deeply
I really want you to know I'll heal you
I'll try to make you feel better
So until you feel fade
Until your emotions subside
Just fall this way
Come to me and let yourself go
Feeling love this way
Experiencing love in this manner
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Michael James Milosh, Thomas Bartlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amitmate
You really love to play so softly
It really hurts to say I crave that
I really want you to know I hear you
I really want you to come with me, ooh
To run away, where are we now?
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
How did we make so softly
I knew it when
I made you cry
I really want you to know I feel you
I really want you to know I'll heal you
To run away, where are we now?
To run away, (don't you feel) where are we now?
So until you feel fade
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
To run away, where are we now?
So until you feel fade
Just fall this way
Feeling love this way
Feeling love this way
Feeling love this way, mm
@acam9211
Can we just respect the cinematic quality. Great color grading that really adds to music and environment.
@Laurablinky
amazing camera operation too...and where is his microphone? the visuals match the quality of the music, so impressive!
@iamweary1989
Listening to Rhye is always an spiritual experience.
@rubyve4348
His voice is so androgynous and beautiful?? Wow.
@Nabylah6
Always love Rhye. His voice is so calming.
@erimancilla4856
This is simply a masterpiece 🖤 I love Rhye ever!!
@brannonsmith4695
a true study in vocals as an instrument... absolutely amazing
@aileengarcia8735
The most beautiful performance I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much to Rhye for their amazingly beautiful music.
@sandrasousa7734
Now this is a beautiful trip.
@stevecharles5228
OMG where the heck have I been. I need this in my life right now. I could listen forever.