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Rhye Lyrics


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I'm a fool for that shake in your thighs
I'm a fool for that sound in your sighs
I'm a fool for your belly
I'm a fool for you love

I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands
I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands

Caught in this pool held in your eyes
Caught like a fool without a line
We're in a natural spring
With this gentle sting between us

I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands
I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands

Ooh, stay open
Ooh, stay open

Stay open
Stay open

I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands
I wanna make this play
Oh, I know your faded
Mm, but stay, don't close your hands

Ooh, stay open
Ooh, stay open, babe
Ooh, stay open





Mm, stay open

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rhye's song "Open" express a deep desire for intimacy and connection with another person. The singer acknowledges his foolishness in being captivated by physical attributes such as the shake in the person's thighs and the sound of their sighs. He extends this admiration to the person as a whole, including their belly and their love. The imagery of being caught in a pool held in the person's eyes conveys a sense of being entranced and unable to escape the pull of their presence. Despite the person's apparent reluctance, the singer urges them to stay open and not close their hands, perhaps a metaphor for being receptive to his advances.


The chorus repeats the desire to "make this play," and the singer acknowledges that he knows the person is "faded," implying a sense of weariness or emotional exhaustion. However, he still implores them to stay open and not shut down completely. The gentle sting between them may refer to the pain that often accompanies vulnerability and emotional intimacy, but the natural spring could also represent a source of renewal and growth.


Overall, the lyrics of "Open" convey a yearning for connection and a willingness to take risks in pursuit of that connection, even in the face of potential rejection or disappointment. The sensual imagery and gentle, repetitive melody contribute to a dreamy, hypnotic mood that supports the song's themes.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a fool for that shake in your thighs
I'm captivated by the sensual way you move your hips.


I'm a fool for that sound in your sighs
I can't resist the pleasure and emotion in your moaning.


I'm a fool for your belly
I'm infatuated with every inch of your body, even your stomach.


I'm a fool for you love
I'm willing to act foolishly because of the depths of my affection for you.


I wanna make this play
I want to pursue a deeper level of intimacy with you.


Oh, I know your faded
I'm aware that you may be tired or exhausted, but I hope you'll indulge me anyways.


Mm, but stay, don't close your hands
Please don't push me away or resist me, even if you're feeling reserved or hesitant.


Caught in this pool held in your eyes
I feel like I'm trapped in your gaze, and it's both intimidating and mesmerizing.


Caught like a fool without a line
I'm drawn to you without a clear direction or plan for how to proceed.


We're in a natural spring
Our connection feels like a refreshing and invigorating source of life.


With this gentle sting between us
Although it's a little painful or uncomfortable to open up to each other, it's still worth it.


Ooh, stay open
Please keep communicating with me and allowing vulnerability and trust to flourish.


Stay open
I want us to maintain this level of honesty and openness moving forward.


Ooh, stay open babe
Your willingness to be vulnerable and intimate with me is incredibly attractive and meaningful to me.


Mm, stay open
Let's continue exploring this deep level of intimacy and connection without holding back.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Milosh, Robin Hannibal

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