Dissolve
Simon Patterson Lyrics


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Bitten nails and paper cuts
Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round

Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see

Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent




We're human
Only human

Overall Meaning

In Simon Patterson feat. Sarah Howell's song "Dissolve," the lyrics depict the human experience of falling short of personal expectations and the pressure to present oneself as perfect. The first two lines describe the physical toll of daily life - like bitten nails and paper cuts - and the emotional impact of careless words and tired looks from others. The chorus acknowledges the struggle to maintain a sense of self in a world full of expectations and distractions. The lyrics remind listeners not to lose sight of who they truly are, even when instincts lead them astray. The message is clear in these lyrics; no one is perfect, everyone has flaws, and our humanity needs to be embraced.


The lyrics also establish a sense of unity in the human experience. Patterson and Howells emphasize that no one is innocent - we all falter, and we all struggle with the pressures of modern-day life. We must accept our shortcomings and remember our humanness in order to truly live. The lyrics may seem to reflect the emotional struggles of adolescents, but can be applied to anyone grappling with the reality of life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Bitten nails and paper cuts
Small injuries that result from anxiety and stress


Careless words and tired looks
Negative actions and expressions that come from exhaustion and carelessness


It weighs you down
These small things build up and make you feel heavy and burdened


It spins you round
The stress and pressure leads to feeling dizzy and overwhelmed


a dream of who you want to be
An aspiration of an idealized version of oneself


nearly perfect mistake free
Striving for flawlessness and an errorless existence


It brings you down
The pursuit of perfection can lead to disappointment and a sense of failure


the world spins round
Time moves forward and the world continues to change, even if one is stuck in their pursuit of perfection


Do you forget who you are
Questioning one's sense of identity and purpose


when instinct strays too far
When one's intuition leads them down a path that is not aligned with their values or goals


Don't let the prize become all that you see
Reminding oneself to focus on the journey and not just the end goal


Cos we're not innocent
Acknowledging that humans are flawed and make mistakes


Not innocent
Emphasizing that we cannot always be blameless and that we must learn from our mistakes


We're human
Accepting that being human comes with imperfections and limitations




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01IO

Bitten nails and paper cuts
Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round

Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see

Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent
We're human
Only human



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01IO

Bitten nails and paper cuts
Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round

Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see

Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent
We're human
Only human

Santo

Probably one of the most divine Trance tracks out there ATM...The breakdown at 3:30 is what really makes this track top-notch

Lorenzo Donizetti

8 years after it's the same :D

VitalTunezMusic

So excited about this release, been waiting for it ever since Armin's set at jakarta. ย I love everything about this track, esp. the breakdown, the drop, and of course Sarah Howell's vocals! ย This will be inside my top 10 for sure, can't wait for the Freedom Fighters remix to come out as well! ย  ย ย 

Joash Conceicao

I share the exact same sentiments. After watching Armin's set and listening to it on ASOT 655, I couldn't wait for this.

dreams2memories

Amazing tune ^_^. Great vocals and it hits hard. Love the piano.<333

Thrillseekers.J.

Awesome!!! Especially 3:30 absolutely makes the track!
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vpj25

All the senses come alive 3.32 seconds - Paul Van Dyk put the edit in the Dortmund stadium set - It was simply groovy - Groovy

Rafal Radziszewski

Tylko takie rytmy potrafiฤ… wprowadziฤ‡ w exxxxtasi

Bert Devloo

Love the breakdown <3 Another great release from Simon!

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