Half-Awake
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Lyrics

The lyrics in Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin's song Half-Awake are imbued with longing, regret, and a hint of bitterness. The opening lines, "Made a metal cross, And hung it on your wall, Do you like me now?" introduces a sense of desperation and uncertainty, as the singer seeks validation for their actions. The next line, "Carved your name in oak (?), A hundred times before, Chivalry is dead" could indicate a past lover who has moved on, leaving the singer with a sense of loss and disillusionment. The second verse, "Wheel is really round (?), Closer to the ground, Closer to the ground, Well, I'll raise our bones (?) and rest them on the stones, You're nothing to me now", adds a layer of melancholy and finality to the song, as the singer seems to be coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The chorus is where the conflicting emotions come through most clearly, as the singer tries to reconcile their desire to be with their loved one with their awareness of their own failings and limitations.

The repetition of the line "When you gotta get up?" is both a question and a plea, as the singer seeks to understand why their loved one is leaving and wants to hold onto them for just a little longer. The line "Leave me half awake" suggests a sense of limbo, as though the singer is aware that they cannot hold onto their loved one forever but still wants to savor the moment while they can. The line "My hands are tied and I'm trying to respect your space" further underscores this sense of helplessness and acceptance, as the singer recognizes that they cannot control the actions of their loved one and must find a way to let go.

Overall, the lyrics in Half-Awake convey a sense of loss, longing, and acceptance that is both relatable and poignant. The conflicting emotions and bittersweet melodies make for a memorable and emotional listening experience.