silhouette
Seahaven Lyrics
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And your friends, are they dangerous?
And if they are, well how much?
And your friends, are they glamorous?
And if they are, I've lost interest
Silhouette, loose sundress, low sunset, baby
This city ain't safe at sundown
And your chest; does it sound a beat?
And if it does we can never be
Silhouette, loose sundress, low sunset, baby
Desert heat, come with me, just one drink, thirsty
This city ain't safe at sundown
I thought you noticed all our blemish,
Didn't you know this is temporary?
Inject a face into a memory
Extract before you reach the final scene
That way you will only be left with the grave
And not the hell to pay
Silhouette, loose sundress, low sunset, baby
Desert heat, come with me, just one drink, thirsty
This city ain't safe at sundown
The lyrics of Seahaven's song "Silhouette (Latin Skin)" seem to be about a relationship or a potential romantic encounter between the singer and their subject. The first stanza poses a series of questions about the subject's friends and their level of danger or glamour. It's unclear whether the singer is genuinely concerned or simply trying to make conversation, as they quickly admit to losing interest in the answers. The second stanza paints a vivid picture of the setting – a desert sunset, a loose sundress, and a dangerous city after dark. The presence of the subject's beating chest suggests a mutual attraction, but the singer quickly dismisses it as impossible.
The chorus repeats the opening image of the "silhouette" in the "loose sundress" against the "low sunset," as well as emphasizing the "desert heat" and the singer's thirst. The line "this city ain't safe at sundown" adds a note of danger and urgency to the scene. The final stanza brings up the idea of impermanence or transience, suggesting that the subject is aware of their own flaws and that everything is fleeting. The line "inject a face into a memory, extract before you reach the final scene" implies a deliberate attempt to preserve only the good parts of the encounter, leaving behind only a memory or a "grave" rather than a "hell to pay."
Overall, the lyrics of "Silhouette (Latin Skin)" evoke a sense of fleeting desire and danger, set against a backdrop of hot desert nights and temporary connections.
Line by Line Meaning
And your friends, are they dangerous?
Do your friends pose a threat?
And if they are, well how much?
If so, to what extent?
And your friends, are they glamorous?
Do your friends lead a high-profile lifestyle?
And if they are, I've lost interest
If so, I am no longer captivated
Silhouette, loose sundress, low sunset, baby
You embody a beautiful image
Desert heat, come with me, just one drink, thirsty
The surroundings are barren and dry, please join me for a drink
This city ain't safe at sundown
This place is dangerous once the sun sets
And your chest; does it sound a beat?
Does your heart beat with emotion?
And if it does we can never be
If so, we can never be together
I thought you noticed all our blemish,
I thought you saw our flaws,
Didn't you know this is temporary?
Did you not realize this was temporary?
Inject a face into a memory
Imprint an image into the mind's eye
Extract before you reach the final scene
Remove before the end
That way you will only be left with the grave
That way you will only have the legacy
And not the hell to pay
Without any consequence
Writer(s): kyle soto, seahaven
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.