theory
Sinclaire Lyrics


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Give me your hand
And i won't let go
Until this ride
Comes to a close.
There's nothing quite like being scared with you.

I heard somewhere
That fear prevokes dependence.
But that depends on who you talk to.
On who you talk to.

But standing there in line
With your trembling hand in mine.
I'd never felt closer to you.
Yeah i'd never felt closer to you.





(written by ian murray)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sinclaire's song "Theory" offer a poignant reflection on the nature of fear and the role it plays in human relationships. The opening lines, "Give me your hand / And i won't let go / Until this ride / Comes to a close," suggest a deep sense of emotional connection and trust between the singer and the person addressed in the song. The image of holding hands on a rollercoaster ride is a powerful one, evoking both the rush of excitement and the sense of vulnerability that comes with being scared. The line "There's nothing quite like being scared with you" suggests that the experience of fear can be a bonding one, drawing people closer together in the face of a shared challenge.


The second stanza of the song introduces a more complex idea: the notion that fear can provoke dependence. The singer notes that this "depends on who you talk to," suggesting that the relationship between fear and dependence is not a simple or straightforward one. The lyrics then return to the image of holding hands, as the singer describes how standing in line with the person addressed in the song, "With your trembling hand in mine," made them feel closer than ever before. The repetition of the phrase "I'd never felt closer to you" underscores the significance of this shared moment of vulnerability and fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me your hand
I want you to trust me and rely on me for support.


And i won't let go
I promise to help you through any difficult or scary situations.


Until this ride
I will not abandon you until this journey or experience is complete.


Comes to a close.
I will stick by you until the end when we can both feel relieved.


There's nothing quite like being scared with you.
Experiencing fear with you brings us closer together and strengthens our bond.


I heard somewhere
I am recalling some information I have heard before.


That fear provokes dependence.
Fear can cause someone to rely more heavily on others for support and safety.


But that depends on who you talk to.
However, this belief is subjective and can vary from person to person.


On who you talk to.
It is important to consider the perspective of the individual when discussing fear and dependence.


But standing there in line
As we wait in line for this experience.


With your trembling hand in mine.
I am holding your hand, feeling the fear that you are experiencing.


I'd never felt closer to you.
This moment of vulnerability and reliance on each other has brought us closer together than ever before.


Yeah i'd never felt closer to you.
It is truly a special and unique experience to be so close with someone in a moment of fear and uncertainty.




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