When I See You
Sad Lovers Giants Lyrics
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I'm wishing you near me
There's oceans between us
I'm packing my lifebelt
When I see you
I fall helplessly in love
When I see you
I'm tearing my heart out
I'll give it to you
There's mountains between us
I'm thinking of calling
When I see you
I fall helplessly in love
When I see you
I drown slowly under waves of love
I'm climbing a mountain
I'm swimming an ocean
I'm dying to see you
You're killing me slowly
When I see you
I fall helplessly in love
When I see you
I drown slowly under waves of love
I'm climbing
I'm falling
I'm swimming
I'm drowning drowning drowning
The lyrics of Sad Lovers and Giants's song When I See You appear to be about the feeling of being deeply in love with someone who is far away. The opening stanza seems to suggest that the singer is standing by the ocean, watching the waves crash as they think about the person they love who is not with them. They long for their loved one to be close, and feel as though there are insurmountable barriers keeping them apart. The following verse implies that the singer is so in love with the person they long for that they are willing to give them their heart, despite the obstacles in their way.
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, reinforces the idea that seeing this person is like falling into a deep, uncontrollable love that overwhelms them completely. This love is so intense that it feels like drowning under a wave of emotions. The final stanza suggests that despite the struggle to be with this person, the singer is willing to do anything to see them again, even if it means risking their life to cross mountains and oceans.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of yearning and desperation for the person they love, despite the distance and challenges that come with it. The repeated phrase "When I See You" emphasizes the power that the mere sight of this person has over the singer's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm watching the surf fall
I am standing here watching the waves crash and my mind is consumed by thoughts of you.
I'm wishing you near me
I long for your presence to be by my side, to feel your warmth and hear your voice.
There's oceans between us
We are separated by vast distances, both physical and emotional, that make it hard for us to connect.
I'm packing my lifebelt
I am preparing myself for the challenges ahead, knowing that it will be a rough ride.
When I see you
The mere sight of you has a profound effect on me.
I fall helplessly in love
I am powerless to resist the intense feelings of love that wash over me when I see you.
When I see you
Every time I catch a glimpse of you, the effect on me is the same.
I drown slowly under waves of love
The intensity of my emotions is like being pulled under water, the pressure increasing with each passing moment.
I'm tearing my heart out
I am willing to tear open my chest to offer my heart to you, to prove how much I care.
I'll give it to you
I will surrender myself wholly to you, without reservation or hesitation.
There's mountains between us
There are obstacles blocking our path, and it will take great effort to overcome them.
I'm thinking of calling
I am considering reaching out to you, but fear of rejection or disappointment holds me back.
I'm climbing a mountain
My journey towards you is like ascending a tall peak, the climb steep and treacherous.
I'm swimming an ocean
The distance between us is vast and deep, and I must struggle to cover the expanse between us.
I'm dying to see you
The ache to be with you consumes me, taking over my every thought and desire.
You're killing me slowly
The depth of my love is so great that it is slowly consuming me, breaking down all defenses.
I'm climbing
I will keep striving towards you, never stopping or losing faith.
I'm falling
The path is not without risk, and there may be times when I falter or feel lost.
I'm swimming
I will relentlessly push myself towards you, using every ounce of strength and courage I possess to propel myself forward.
I'm drowning drowning drowning
My love for you overwhelms me, keeping me underwater and holding me there until I can no longer hold my breath.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLIFF SILVER, DAVE WOOD, NIGEL POLLARD, SIMON ALLARD, SIMON BLANCHARD
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