Strife
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They ask me if I care
They wonder how come the years
Haven't sought more lover's tear
They question that it's true
A love which never wilts
And they must seek you there
And they must seek you there
Down in the strife
And they must seek you there
Where death out numbers life
And they have no idea
What we do at night
And how for you and I
The hour never strikes
They wonder how we do it
They wonder how come
How come I've been doing things with you
I would never tell my mum
And they must seek you there
Down in the strife
And they must seek you there
Where death outnumbers life
The lyrics of Savages' song "Strife" talk about a love that is questioned by others who wonder how it can last through the years without causing any emotional turmoil. It's a romantic and intense love, as the singer talks about how others must seek their love in the harshest of places, where death outnumbers life. The lyrics also suggest that the love is a secret that the singer doesn't want to reveal to their mother or anyone else, as it's something that others wouldn't understand.
The line "Where furies smite young slits" adds a darker element to the lyrics, hinting at a passionate, destructive love that thrives in chaos and danger. The phrase "Down in the strife" creates an image of two lovers seeking each other out in the midst of a battle, while "where death outnumbers life" suggests that their love is what keeps them alive in such dire circumstances.
The use of the word "strife" in the title and throughout the lyrics also adds to this idea of a tumultuous, conflict-ridden relationship. Overall, the lyrics of "Strife" convey a sense of intense, all-consuming love that others may not understand or approve of, but that the singer and their partner can't resist.
Line by Line Meaning
They wonder how we do it
They are curious about the secrets of our relationship
They ask me if I care
They question if I have any regard for their opinions
They wonder how come the years
They ponder why our relationship has not been affected by time
Haven't sought more lover's tear
We have not experienced more pain and heartbreak like other couples
They question that it's true
They doubt the authenticity of our love
A love which never wilts
Our love is evergreen and does not diminish over time
And they must seek you there
To understand our love, they must find you in the midst of chaos and conflict
Where furies smite young slits
In a place where anger and revenge are common, capable of harming even the innocent
And they have no idea
They are clueless about our intimacy behind closed doors
What we do at night
Our private activities remain a mystery to them
And how for you and I
And how our relationship
The hour never strikes
Is not affected by the passage of time
How come I've been doing things with you
Why I have been involved in activities with you
I would never tell my mum
That I would otherwise never reveal to my mother
Where death out numbers life
In a place where death is more frequent than life
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Written by: AYSE YOLANDER HASSAN, CAMILLE BERTHOMIER, FAY GERALDINE MILTON, GEMMA LOUISE THOMPSON
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