Under the Radar
Sister Seven Lyrics
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You kiss mama goodbye
And we both know she would never see
A love supreme with sunset colors
I am not the love they'd bless your
Soul to keep forever
There's more to this than she could bear
Her rosary would wear away
I'll be right here
Just like I have always been
Under the radar
I'll worship every single smile
Under the radar
Like fingerprints on stained glass windows
I'd muddy up the way that they have thought of you
Your hair in trails of Absalom
I'll bear this cross to hold you
Swallowing all the blame
There's more to this than she could bear
Her rosary would wear away
I'll be right here
Just like I have always been
Under the radar
I'll worship every single smile
Under the radar
And the road is long for this
Too long for a kiss I'll never know
You can put your trust in me
To remain quietly
And let you go
If you ever want
a love that's real
Just look under the radar
I'm waiting here
The lyrics of Sister Seven's song Under The Radar describe a deep, unrequited love that the singer has for someone who is already in a committed relationship. The opening lines suggest that the person the singer is in love with is married or engaged, as their hands are adorned with silver rings, and they are saying goodbye to their mother. The singer acknowledges that the person they love will never be able to see the depth of their feelings, and that their love is concealed, existing "under the radar." They are resigned to their fate, and pledge to "worship every single smile" of the object of their affection, even though they know that they will never be able to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hands are strong, their rings of silver
Your hands are powerful and have a lot of experience, and your marriage to your long-time partner is solid and strong
You kiss mama goodbye
You say farewell to your mother
And we both know she would never see, A love supreme with sunset colors
You and I both understand that your mother would never be able to fully comprehend a romantic attraction, as passionate and vibrant as the colors of a sunset
I am not the love they'd bless your, Soul to keep forever
I do not fit society's standards of the perfect partner who your family would approve of and consider 'forever' material
There's more to this than she could bear, Her rosary would wear away
There are deeply-rooted issues and challenges within our relationship that your mother wouldn't be able to handle even with constant prayer
I'll be right here, Just like I have always been, Under the radar, I'll worship every single smile, Under the radar
I'll remain by your side as I always have, hiding from the public eye and loving every single aspect of the wonderful person that you are
Like fingerprints on stained glass windows, I'd muddy up the way that they have thought of you
Like smudges on pristine glass, my presence would tarnish your family's image of you and disrupt the way they view you
Your hair in trails of Absalom, I'll bear this cross to hold you, Swallowing all the blame
Your long locks of hair remind me of Absalom's story of loyalty and sacrifice, and I'll accept the burden of any criticism or judgment thrown our way in order to remain with you
And the road is long for this, Too long for a kiss I'll never know
The road ahead for us is difficult and uncertain, and we may never enjoy a physical intimacy as long as we are keeping our love hidden
You can put your trust in me, To remain quietly, And let you go, If you ever want
You can rely on me to keep our love a secret and release you from this burden at any time, without a fuss or a word of complaint
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.