In the first verse, the lyrics "There's a reason you're everywhere, Breathe you in like you're in the air" indicate that the person being addressed has a strong impact on the narrator's thoughts and emotions. The suggestion to "call off the day" and "give your girl some time to play" implies that the person may be committed to someone else, but the narrator desires their attention and affection.
The chorus emphasizes the intense longing and connection the narrator feels, as they pretend to be physically close to this person ("I pretend we're skin to skin"). They are constantly reminded of the person's presence through every breath they take. The mention of feeling the person's cologne implies a deep sense of comfort and familiarity, as if the scent serves as a symbol of their closeness.
In the second verse, the lyrics continue to express the desire for the person to prioritize the narrator's needs. The line "Running my mind cause my heart lost all control" suggests that the person has a significant influence on the narrator's thoughts and emotions, leading to a loss of control. The mention of "one thing that can give me that multiple" could refer to pleasure or satisfaction, indicating that being with this person fulfills the narrator in a way that nothing else can.
The bridge reinforces the idea of feeling the person's presence even when they are physically absent. The line "Feels like you're around, Forever in the moment" suggests that the memories and sensations associated with this person make it feel as though they are always present.
Overall, "Cologne" explores the yearning for closeness, intimacy, and a deep connection with someone who may not be readily available. The lyrics depict a powerful emotional attachment and a longing for the comfort and familiarity that the person's presence brings to the narrator's life.
Cologne
Selena Gomez Lyrics
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Breathe you in like you're in the air
Maybe you should call off the day
Give your girl some time to play
In my room, from the ceiling to the floor
My body knows that you've been here before
Every second here without you, I pretend we're skin to skin
Every time I think about you, I can feel my hand give in
'Cause you're keeping me safe and warm
Even when I'm home alone
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Maybe you should call off the day
Give your girl some time to play
Running my mind cause my heart lost all control
Only one thing that can give me that multiple
Every second here without you, I pretend we're skin to skin
Every single breath reminds me that you never, ever left
Every time I think about you, I can feel my hand give in
'Cause you're keeping me safe and warm
Even when I'm home alone
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne, cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne
All the way down
Feels like you're around
Forever in the moment
I love it, and you know it
All the way down
Feels like you're around
Forever in the moment
I love it, and you know it
Every second here without you, I pretend we're skin to skin
Every single breath reminds me that you never, ever left
Every time I think about you, I can feel my hand give in
'Cause you're keeping me safe and warm
Even when I'm home alone
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne, cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne
Wearing nothing but your cologne
"Cologne," a song by Selena Gomez, details the power of her lover's scent upon her. Throughout the song, Selena sings about how her lover's cologne makes her feel safe, warm, and comforted, even when he's not physically present. The scent is so strong that it lingers in her room, and her body knows that he's been there before. Selena urges her lover to take a break from work and give her time to play, indicating that this scent creates a sense of safety and comfort that she can only feel in his presence.
The chorus repeats the idea that Selena feels her lover's presence through his cologne. She imagines the two of them being skin to skin and feels her hand giving in whenever she thinks about him. The bridge repeats the same idea of feeling her lover's presence, as Selena repeats that the scent makes her feel like he's around, "forever in the moment."
Overall, "Cologne" is a song about the power of scent in relationships, and how it can create strong emotional connections between two people. Selena leans into the idea that scent can be a way to feel close to someone, even when they're not physically present.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a reason you're everywhere
You remind me of everything I see and do.
Breathe you in like you're in the air
I want to smell you all around me like I'm breathing you in.
Maybe you should call off the day
Maybe you should take the day off and spend it with me.
Give your girl some time to play
Let me have some alone time with you.
In my room, from the ceiling to the floor
I can feel your presence, like you are here with me from top to bottom.
My body knows that you've been here before
Even though you're not here physically, my senses tell me that you've been with me in spirit.
Every second here without you, I pretend we're skin to skin
Whenever you're not with me, I imagine that we're physically closer than we actually are.
Every single breath reminds me that you never, ever left
Every breath I take feels like you are still close by, even though you aren't physically present.
Every time I think about you, I can feel my hand give in
Just the thought of you makes me weak and yearn for you.
'Cause you're keeping me safe and warm
You make me feel secure and comfortable.
Even when I'm home alone
Even in moments when I'm by myself, you're still a part of my presence.
Wearing nothing but your cologne
I'm surrounded by the scent of your cologne, which brings me comfort and closeness to you.
Running my mind cause my heart lost all control
My thoughts of you are overwhelming, and my emotions are out of my control.
Only one thing that can give me that multiple
The only thing that can fulfill me is being near you and experiencing our connection.
All the way down, feels like you're around
I feel your presence wherever I go, as if you're there with me.
Forever in the moment, I love it and you know it
I treasure every moment we have together and I know you understand how much I care for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chloe Angelides, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Ross Golan, Cato Sundberg
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