Paris
Sarai Givaty Lyrics
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It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do
I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.
You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much
Set me free,
Leave me be.
I don't wanna fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
Oh, you loved me 'cause I'm fragile
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while
And all my fragile strength is gone.
I live here on my knees
As I try to make you see
That you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe
Though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down.
You're keeping me down, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You're on to me, on to me, and all over...
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
Sarai Givaty's song "Paris" seems to be about a tumultuous relationship where the singer is struggling to break away from their lover's hold. The lyrics, "Something always brings me back to you // It never takes too long" suggest that the singer is consistently drawn back to this person despite their efforts to move on. The following lines, "No matter what I say or do // I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone" further emphasizes the intrusive nature of this relationship.
The chorus reveals the singer's internal struggle to break free from this person's hold, "Set me free, Leave me be // I don't wanna fall another moment into your gravity // Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be // But you're on to me and all over me." The paradox of feeling both captive and drawn to their partner is prevalent throughout the song. The lyrics "You hold me without touch // You keep me without chains // I never wanted anything so much // Than to drown in your love and not feel your rain" paint the image of a relationship that is all-consuming and intense.
The second verse reveals the singer's vulnerability, "Oh, you loved me 'cause I'm fragile // When I thought that I was strong // But you touch me for a little while // And all my fragile strength is gone." Despite the pain and confusion, the singer is still holding on to this relationship, viewing this person as everything they need on this earth. The bridge further emphasizes this feeling of being trapped, "I live here on my knees // As I try to make you see // That you're everything I think I need here on the ground // But you're neither friend nor foe // Though I can't seem to let you go // The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down."
Overall, "Paris" is a powerful song that captures the emotions of being in a toxic relationship. The lyrics are raw and heartfelt, and Sarai Givaty's voice complements the raw emotion present in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Something always brings me back to you.
No matter how far I try to run, I always come back to you because you hold a significant place in my life.
It never takes too long.
No matter how hard I try or how long I stay away from you, I always return to you sooner or later.
No matter what I say or do
I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.
Even if I say that I am over you and move on in life, deep down, I know that you'll always be a part of me until I die.
You hold me without touch.
You have a powerful emotional hold on me that doesn't require physical contact.
You keep me without chains.
You keep me willingly without any constraints, and I don't even realize it.
I never wanted anything so much
Than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.
I want to lose myself entirely in your love without experiencing any unwanted emotions or pain.
Set me free,
Leave me be.
Even though I am addicted to you, I want you to set me free and let me go so that I can find happiness somewhere else.
I don't wanna fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
I don't want to be pulled back into your influence or control. I am supposed to stand tall and lead my life without you.
But you're on to me and all over me.
You know how I feel about you, and you are holding on to me tightly, making it difficult for me to let go.
Oh, you loved me 'cause I'm fragile
When I thought that I was strong.
You fell for me because you saw me as weak and vulnerable, but I thought I was strong enough to handle myself without you.
But you touch me for a little while
And all my fragile strength is gone.
Your slightest touch makes me weak, and I depend on you more than ever.
I live here on my knees
As I try to make you see
That you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
I am always at your mercy as I keep begging you to see how much I need you in my life.
But you're neither friend nor foe
Though I can't seem to let you go.
You are neither my friend nor my enemy, but I can't seem to break away from you.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down.
The only thing I am sure of is that you are holding me back and preventing me from achieving my true potential.
You're keeping me down, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You're on to me, on to me, and all over...
You have a tight grip over me, and I can't seem to shake you off, no matter how hard I try.
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