Delicate
Sara kendall Lyrics
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Never to forget
You're my silver stream, surrounding me
As good as it can get
I fit into the whole of you
Every edge, curve, and line
And if I′m with someone new
What I'd give to be over this
But these matters are delicate
And my mind is still negligent
While our future's indefinite
I gave away my lingerie
I wore with you in mind
It′s not fair that the smile you wear
Is as dangerous as a crime
The willow trees that hang over me
Weep to tell the tale
Of a love so deep that it couldn′t keep
Two hearts lost and veiled
What I'd give to be over this
But these matters are delicate
And my mind is still negligent
While our future′s indefinite
What I'd give to be over this
But these matters are delicate
And my mind is still negligent
While our future′s indefinite
What I'd give to be over this
But these matters are delicate
And my mind is still negligent
While our future′s indefinite
What I'd give to be over this
But these matters are delicate
And my mind is still negligent
While our future's indefinite
You′re my delicate, dark secret
Never to forget
The song "Delicate" speaks to the pain and difficulty of moving on from a past love. The opening line refers to the ex-lover as a "delicate, dark secret," indicating that the relationship was complicated and perhaps not fully known to others. The singer values this person greatly, calling them a "silver stream" that surrounds her and makes her feel as good as it can get.
The second verse reveals that the singer cannot forget this past love, no matter who she is with. She fittingly describes how she fits into every aspect of this person: "Every edge, curve, and line." The chorus repeats the desire to move on from this love, but recognizes that the matters are "delicate." The word "negligent" suggests that the singer is struggling to let go, consumed by thoughts of this person even as the future is uncertain.
The song ends with a poignant image of weeping willow trees, a symbol of mourning, and lost love. Despite the pain, the singer cannot forget this person, and closes the song by repeating the opening line: "You're my delicate, dark secret, never to forget." Overall, the song beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings that come with moving on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my delicate, dark secret
You are the private part of me, always hidden but never forgotten
Never to forget
I will never forget about you
You're my silver stream, surrounding me
You are my reliable support system that surrounds me like a stream of silver
As good as it can get
The support you give me is the best I could ever ask for
I fit into the whole of you
I am perfectly suited to be with you in every way
Every edge, curve, and line
Every part of me is a perfect match for every part of you
And if I'm with someone new
Even when I'm with someone else
I think of you every single time
I can't help but remember you every time I'm with someone else
What I'd give to be over this
I wish I could move on from this
But these matters are delicate
This situation is sensitive and requires careful handling
And my mind is still negligent
My mind isn't fully focused
While our future's indefinite
Our future together is uncertain
I gave away my lingerie
I got rid of the clothing I wore just for you
I wore with you in mind
The only reason I wore that clothing was for you
It's not fair that the smile you wear
It's not fair that you can be happy while I'm not
Is as dangerous as a crime
Your happiness is something that's causing me a lot of pain
The willow trees that hang over me
The willow trees around me
Weep to tell the tale
Make me feel the sadness of the story they have to tell
Of a love so deep that it couldn't keep
About a love that was so strong that it couldn't be sustained
Two hearts lost and veiled
The hearts of two people lost and unable to find their way back to each other
Writer(s): Sara Kendall
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.