Vapour Trail
Ride Lyrics
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Then you fade away
The sun will blind my eyes
I love you anyway
Thirsty for your smile
I watch you for a while
You are a vapour trail
In a deep blue sky
Glitter in your eye
You seem to come and go
I never seem to know
And all my time
Is yours as much as mine
We never have enough
Time to show our love
The opening lines of Ride's song "Vapour Trail" are about the ephemeral nature of a romantic relationship. The singer describes their lover as initially "strong" but then fading away like a vapour trail in the sky. This is a metaphor for the lover's impermanence, and how they can be there one moment and gone the next. Despite this, the singer professes their love for their partner anyway, despite the uncertainty and transience of their connection.
The singer goes on to describe how they are always thirsty for their lover's smile and how they watch them for a while. The line "tremble with a sigh" suggests a sense of awe or nervousness in the presence of the lover, while "glitter in your eye" refers to the twinkle in their partner's eye that draws them in. The next lines continue with the imagery of the vapour trail, with the singer lamenting how their partner seems to come and go without warning. The final lines of the song express the frustration of not having enough time to show their love, again highlighting the fleeting nature of romantic relationships.
Overall, "Vapour Trail" is a beautiful and melancholy love song that captures the bittersweet feeling of a relationship that is both intense and fleeting. Its lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the sense of wonder and uncertainty that comes with falling in love, while also acknowledging the limitations that time and human impermanence place on our ability to fully express that love.
Line by Line Meaning
First you look so strong
At first, you appear to be resilient and unbreakable
Then you fade away
But eventually, you disappear or lose your strength
The sun will blind my eyes
The brightness of the sun may cause temporary blindness
I love you anyway
Despite any obstacles or challenges, I love you unconditionally
Thirsty for your smile
I crave the happiness brought on by your smile
I watch you for a while
I observe you for an extended period of time, admiring your presence
You are a vapour trail
You leave behind a faint, disappearing mark wherever you go
In a deep blue sky
Against the backdrop of an expansive, blue sky
Tremble with a sigh
You shiver or shake as you exhale deeply
Glitter in your eye
Your eye sparkles or shimmers with an inner light
You seem to come and go
Your presence is inconsistent and unpredictable
I never seem to know
I am always uncertain about your whereabouts or state of mind
And all my time
Every moment of my life
Is yours as much as mine
Belongs to you just as much as it belongs to me
We never have enough
We always lack sufficient amounts of
Time to show our love
Opportunities to express our love are fleeting and rare
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Bell, Laurence John Colbert, Stephen Paul Queralt, Mark Stephen Gardener
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lapislazarus8899
@@mikkeljannssen3779 the clubs....
I know what he means. You'd dance to the Cure and Ministry and wear your black eyeliner, but shoegaze would get mixed in...
Those things all came together to be called "emo" in the 2000s.
Oh My Goth...
We'd also be dancing to the start of the rave scene
It's like that Dead Milkmen song....
"You'll dance to anything By Public Image Limited
You'll dance to anything
By The Smiths..."
@JV110
This is one of mine and my eldest son's favorite songs, probably because I played it so much. Unfortunately he passed away from cancer 3 months ago, he was only 25. This will song will forever remind me of him.
@lfcsw87
I'm really sorry for your loss... I can't imagine the pain you are feeling now. For me, the possibility of losing my daughter is a real nightmare. Be well and strong, you will meet your son again someday.
@brianburke1152
The ending is just really sweet
@jostewart554
Oh buddy. I'm so very sorry. In time this so.g may bring you great memories of the best times with your beautiful son. I love this song. Takes me back... sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay. Sending love from Western Australia
@papaglop
I was expecting some nostalgia from this youtube search but I was not expecting to fully burst into tears because of a comment.
All my condolences.
@leroypenn785
Sending you my love and best wishes, My Friend 🙏💓💓
@annak8313
One of the most beautiful and important songs in my life. Dedicating my listen today to my twin Barbara who I lost in 2020. Rest in Riffs, Bobbi. Talk to you later.
@JV110
Sorry for your loss, I hope you get to meet her again one day
@annak8313
@@JV110 Thank you very much. I find comfort in believing that I will. You are so kind. xo
@erickalves1403
we are infinite