Violet
Seal [1991] Lyrics


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Don't worry, come closer.
Don't cry.
Ahh don't cry.
Ahh don't cry.
Ahh

Get moving or I'll kick your ass(background)
Ba-da ba-da ba ba-da,
Ba-da ba da

Ooohh I watch you comb your hair in different light.
You change the chair and seem to think that's alright.
I understand,
You need a change.
When you make that change,
Don't look to see
I'm alright.

Now that I look at you in different light

Change the chair
A violet unicorn to me that's alright

I understand,
You need a change

The world will elevate you. The world will elevate you.
And when you make that change the world will elevate you

And if I told you then that I could cry,
Would you take my tears and wash the sun rise?
A man afraid has no shame

So when you take those tears don't look to see I'm alright
Look to see I'm alright

When you take those tears don't look to see I'm alright
Look to see I'm alright

How can I tell you?
How can I explain?

I I
I want your love, I need a change

In me.

Ba-da ba-da ba, ba-da
Ba-da ba da

Why should they come?
They were supposed to die back there.
But I didn't, for the second time.
Don't worry they'll come,
They know.
Do what?
That I'm not like anyone else?

Suddenly,
You and I will wait
In your dreams.

Suddenly,
You and I will wait
In your dreams
Tonight night
We'll finally change
You and I will wait
And maybe time will tell

All over
All over
All over
All over
All over

You and I will need a
You and I

You and I will need a
You and I

You and I will need a better place.
To start all over again

Oh babe,
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe tomorrow

Will be their brighter day?
Be their brighter day-heyday-hey

All over
All over
All over
We'll finally change
With a lesson
With a lesson
Oh and oh no.

Why do they do that?
Hahahaha
Why do you want to do that? no-one else ever has.

Because no one else ever has.

You've got no fear of communists when they're finished(?)
They have only killed him for questioning.
Don't be too fond of Christians.
Never

Come out.
No, I want in.
I'll speak to her, leave her.

I've got to go to the hospital.
The guy has taken me in.
Give it to me
Please let me quit
Oh go on
Just don't leave me here.

Ah whether he thinks this might be helpful.
Can you go back when he was evaluated?
Charlie was evaluated in July
His heart valve was causing him a problem.
I know, that's why I don't understand it
Well, if one of them thinks that it says symbiosis

Loving Chile there's,
Always something new
Always something new
Always something new
Always something
Always something

Darling yeah there's something
Always something always something

Soaking wet





Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Violet" by Seal is a song that delves into themes of love, change, and fear. The lyrics seem to depict a person who is witnessing their loved one undergo a change and leave them behind. The singer seems to understand and empathize with their loved one's need for change, but at the same time is afraid of being left behind. The lines "I watch you comb your hair in different light / You change the chair and seem to think that's alright / I understand / You need a change" show that the singer understands their partner's need for change. The phrase "A man afraid has no shame" seems to reveal that the singer is afraid of being left behind and may be ashamed of their fear.


The lines "And if I told you then that I could cry, / Would you take my tears and wash the sun rise?" show a raw vulnerability as the singer is expressing their fear and love to their partner. The "Ba-da ba-da ba, ba-da / Ba-da ba da" refrain throughout the song adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the overall mood of the song, as if the singer is trying to puzzle out and work through their emotions. Overall, the song seems to be a complex exploration of love, fear, and change.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry, come closer.
Don't fear, move closer to me so we can talk or be together.


Don't cry. Ahh don't cry. Ahh don't cry. Ahh
Please don't cry, I don't want to see you sad or upset.


Get moving or I'll kick your ass(background)
Hurry up, move along quickly or there will be consequences.


Ooohh I watch you comb your hair in different light.
I see you changing things about yourself, like styling your hair in different ways.


You change the chair and seem to think that's alright.
You rearrange or change things in your life, and you think it's good for you.


I understand, You need a change.
I realize you're looking for something new or different in your life.


When you make that change, Don't look to see I'm alright.
Don't worry about how I'm doing once you've made your change.


Now that I look at you in different light
Now that I see you in a new way or perspective.


Change the chair A violet unicorn to me that's alright
Changing the chair or even something as unusual as a violet unicorn is fine with me.


The world will elevate you. The world will elevate you.
The world will raise you up and help you succeed.


And when you make that change the world will elevate you
When you make the change you're looking for, the world will help you become more successful.


And if I told you then that I could cry, Would you take my tears and wash the sun rise?
If I told you I was emotional or felt like crying, would you comfort me and help me feel better?


A man afraid has no shame So when you take those tears don't look to see I'm alright Look to see I'm alright
It's okay for a man to show his emotions and cry. Please don't worry about me and focus on your own changes.


How can I tell you? How can I explain? I I I want your love, I need a change In me.
I'm struggling to express my feelings or how I want to change myself for you.


Why should they come? They were supposed to die back there. But I didn't, for the second time. Don't worry they'll come, They know. Do what? That I'm not like anyone else?
Why did I survive when others did not? Those who understand me will come to me. What should I do or change about myself to fit in with others?


Suddenly, You and I will wait In your dreams. Suddenly, You and I will wait In your dreams Tonight night We'll finally change You and I will wait And maybe time will tell
We'll be together in your dreams, waiting for a change. Maybe time will help us figure out what to do.


All over All over All over All over All over You and I will need a You and I You and I will need a You and I
We'll be together and need each other's help or support.


You and I will need a better place. To start all over again Oh babe, Maybe tomorrow Maybe tomorrow Will be their brighter day? Be their brighter day-heyday-hey All over All over All over We'll finally change With a lesson With a lesson Oh and oh no.
We need a new start or fresh beginning somewhere better. Perhaps tomorrow things will improve or get better for us. We'll learn from our experiences or mistakes.


Why do they do that? Hahahaha Why do you want to do that? no-one else ever has. Because no one is like me.
Why do people act the way they do? Why do I feel different or unique from others?


You've got no fear of communists when they're finished(?) They have only killed him for questioning. Don't be too fond of Christians. Never Come out. No, I want in. I'll speak to her, leave her. I've got to go to the hospital. The guy has taken me in. Give it to me Please let me quit Oh go on Just don't leave me here.
You don't seem to be afraid of communists, even though they killed someone for questioning. Don't become too attached or fond of Christians. You want to come inside and talk to someone, but you have to leave and go to the hospital. Please let me stop or quit something, but don't abandon me here alone.


Ah whether he thinks this might be helpful. Can you go back when he was evaluated? Charlie was evaluated in July His heart valve was causing him a problem. I know, that's why I don't understand it Well, if one of them thinks that it says symbiosis
I wonder if what he's suggesting is a good idea. Can you go back to when Charlie was checked out? He had a heart valve problem. I don't understand why he would do that. Maybe one of them thinks this is a good partnership or connection.


Loving Chile there's, Always something new Always something new Always something new Always something Always something Darling yeah there's something Always something always something Soaking wet Yeah
I love Chile and there's always something new and exciting there. There's something special or unique about every experience in life, even when we're soaked and uncomfortable.


Ba-da ba-da ba, ba-da Ba-da ba da
Musical interlude with no specific meaning.




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