Troy
SinГ©ad O'Connor Lyrics
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And Dublin in a rainstorm
And sitting in the long grass in summer
Keeping warm
I'll remember it
Every restless night
We were so young then
We thought that everything
Then we moved
Stolen from our very eyes
And I wondered where you went to
Tell me when did the light die
You will rise
You'll return
The phoenix from the flame
You will learn
You will rise
You'll return
Being what you are
There is no other Troy
For you to burn
And I never meant to hurt you
I swear I didn't mean
Those things I said
I never meant to do that to you
Next time I'll keep my hands to myself instead
Oh, does she love you
What do you want to do?
Does she need you like I do?
Do you love her?
Is she good for you?
Does she hold you like I do?
Do you want me?
Should I leave?
I know you're always telling me
That you love me
Just sometimes I wonder
If I should believe
Oh, I love you
God, I love you
I'd kill a dragon for you
I'll die
But I will rise
And I will return
The Phoenix from the flame
I have learned
I will rise
And you'll see me return
Being what I am
There is no other Troy
For me to burn
And you should've left the light on
You should've left the light on
Then I wouldn't have tried
And you'd never have known
And I wouldn't have pulled you tighter
No I wouldn't have pulled you close
I wouldn't have screamed
No I can't let you go
And the door wasn't closed
No I wouldn't have pulled you to me
No I wouldn't have kissed your face
You wouldn't have begged me to hold you
If we hadn't been there in the first place
Oh but I know you wanted me to be there oh oh
Every look that you threw told me so
But you should've left the light on
You should've left the light on
And the flames burned away
But you're still spitting fire
Make no difference what you say
You're still a liar
You're still a liar
You're still a liar
The song "Troy" by Sinéad O'Connor tells the story of a past love that is lost and the regret and pain that comes with it. The lyrics speak of memories of Dublin in the rain and sitting in the long grass in the summer, captured in the lines, "I'll remember it/And Dublin in a rainstorm/And sitting in the long grass in summer/Keeping warm." These memories are juxtaposed with the pain of the loss, the restless nights and the feeling of being stolen from.
The chorus of the song speaks of rising from the ashes, like a phoenix from the flame, but acknowledges that there is no other Troy to burn. The lyrics suggest that the loss of this love, like the loss of Troy, can never be regained or replaced, but the person will still rise again. The singer pleads to the former lover, asking if they still love her and questioning if the other woman is good for them. The lyrics also suggest that the singer did some harm to the former lover but pleads for forgiveness and states that they will keep their hands to themselves.
In conclusion, the song "Troy" by Sinéad O'Connor tells a powerful story of lost love and the painful feelings that come with it. The haunting melody coupled with the emotional lyrics make this song a timeless classic that resonates with many.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll remember it
I will never forget this experience
And Dublin in a rainstorm
The moment is associated with being in Dublin during a rainstorm
And sitting in the long grass in summer
The moment is associated with sitting in the long grass in summer
Keeping warm
Despite being in the rainstorm, they were able to keep warm in each other's company
Every restless night
Each and every night was filled with anxiety and unease
We were so young then
This was during a time of youth and inexperience
We thought that everything
They believed that what they were doing was the right thing
We could possibly do were the right
They were confident that all their actions were justifiable
Then we moved
After a period of time, they had to move away
Stolen from our very eyes
Something they loved and cherished was taken away from them
And I wondered where you went to
This person was so important to them. They wondered where they went to and why they had gone away
Tell me when did the light die
The light in their life had gone out, and they did not know when it happened
You will rise
Despite the hardship, they will overcome and thrive
You'll return
They will come back stronger than ever before
The phoenix from the flame
They will rise from whatever has brought them down
You will learn
They will gain valuable insight from their experiences
Being what you are
They will remain true to themselves
There is no other Troy
This is the only moment and experience that truly matters
For you to burn
They will use this experience to rise above and become stronger
And I never meant to hurt you
They never intended to cause pain to the person they loved
I swear I didn't mean
They are being truthful in their promise that they did not intend to hurt this person
Those things I said
They regret the hurtful things they said to this person
I never meant to do that to you
They never intended to cause pain to this person
Next time I'll keep my hands to myself instead
They will control their actions in the future
Oh, does she love you
They are curious about the love that another person feels towards the one they love
What do you want to do?
They are asking this person what their intentions are
Does she need you like I do?
They question whether the other person's love is as strong as theirs
Do you love her?
They genuinely want to know if this person loves the other person
Is she good for you?
They are concerned about whether the other person's love interest is a positive influence
Does she hold you like I do?
They doubt that the other person could hold this person as tightly and securely as they do
Do you want me?
They are questioning whether the other person still desires them
Should I leave?
They are conflicted about whether to stay or to leave
I know you're always telling me
This person is often reassuring them in their love
That you love me
This person is telling them that they are still loved
Just sometimes I wonder
Despite this person's reassurances, they still have doubts
If I should believe
They do not know whether they should trust this person's words
Oh, I love you
They still love this person deeply
God, I love you
This is a passionate and intense love
I'd kill a dragon for you
They would go to great lengths to keep this person safe and secure
I'll die
Even if it means their own demise, they will always love this person
But I will rise
Despite the pain, they will overcome and become stronger
And I will return
They will come back from this experience better than before
The Phoenix from the flame
They will rise again, just as the legendary bird
I have learned
They have taken away valuable lessons from this experience
And you'll see me return
They will come back and show the world their true strength
There is no other Troy
This experience is the only one that truly matters to them
For me to burn
They will use this experience to become stronger and grow
And you should've left the light on
This person is blaming the other for making them act how they did
Then I wouldn't have tried
If the light had stayed on, they would not have done what they did
And you'd never have known
The other person would not have found out about their actions
And I wouldn't have pulled you tighter
Their actions would not have escalated
No I wouldn't have pulled you close
They would not have pursued this person like they did
I wouldn't have screamed
They would not have reacted so passionately
No I can't let you go
They are unable to let go of this person
And the door wasn't closed
The other person had left the door open to their advances
No I wouldn't have pulled you to me
They would not have acted on their desires
No I wouldn't have kissed your face
They would not have acted on their desires
You wouldn't have begged me to hold you
Their actions would not have escalated to this point
If we hadn't been there in the first place
If they had not been in this situation, their actions would not have taken place
Oh but I know you wanted me to be there oh oh
They believe that the other person wanted them to act how they did
Every look that you threw told me so
The other person's actions implied that they wanted them to act how they did
And the flames burned away
Despite their transgressions, time had passed and the situation had changed
But you're still spitting fire
The other person is still angry about what happened
Make no difference what you say
Their words do not affect how the other person feels
You're still a liar
The other person still sees them as someone who acted dishonestly
You're still a liar
The other person still sees them as someone who acted dishonestly
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wibukaminolepofficial
How many people still loves Sinead O'Connor???. RIP Sinead O'Connor.
@stephanestermann7451
Moi moi et pour toujours ❤😢
@katemaguire-gamet9828
Love her more now than I ever did. What an amazing talent, singer and beautiful Irish warrior RIP sweetheart ❤
@ThePhatty73
Always
@stephanestermann7451
Comment dire, elle fait partie intégrante de ma vie, une journée sans entendre sa voix est une journée perdue.
Plus je l'écoute plus je la vois, plus je découvre que c'est la plus belle voix au monde, la plus belle âme.
Je l'aime infiniment.
Sa vie a été injustement tourmentée 😢, elle méritait énormément de respect et avait surtout besoin de plein d'amour.
J'aurais tellement voulu la protéger de ses souffrances.
Dans 20 ans et plus si je suis encore en vie, tu continueras de vivre en moi ma belle❤😢
@crystalpower1217
Rip 🙏
@nualamartyn4918
' She was the gospel singer for those who have lost faith in almost everything.'
@Fanmovievideos
Beautifully said
@synesthesia.aesthetic
😭😭
@ozrob76
Perfect- yes 🎶😔