1. Los… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the alias 'Souleye'.
1. Los Angeles based Hip Hop artist. Souleye has been touted as “hip hop’s medicine man,” “America’s new leading edge voice,” and “a modern day hip hop warrior.”
2. Swedish video game music composer Magnus Pålsson . He is known for composing chiptune-like soundtracks for games such as VVVVVV and Garden Gnome Carnage.
Jekyll and Hyde
Souleye Lyrics
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You fly beside
Just when I start to drop my guard, then
Here you come with the Jekyll and Hyde
I get used to your light, then the jarring blindside
Step off with the Jekyll and Hyde
When I drop my guard, you bring out the dark side
I am done with your Jekyll and Hyde
I thought you should a friend
Your hot and cold, I'd share my soul
But you're not listening
So I'm not stressing it
No pressure on my mind at all
Just curious about your split personality
Allegory double life
One moment's really nice
Next moment, exploding on me like it was dynamite
With no responsibility to be accountable
I guess I'm gone free away now from your hold
When you're kind, your kind is transcendent
Harmony rules the land
But sure as night turns to day, it is always uncertain
Just when I'm lulled by your sweet side
The harder the fall when you flip the script each time
Here you come with the Jekyll and Hyde
I get used to your light, then the jarring blindside
Step off with the Jekyll and Hyde
When I drop my guard, you bring out the dark side
Here you come with the Jekyll and Hyde
I get used to your light, then the jarring blindside
Step off with the Jekyll and Hyde
When I drop my guard, you bring out the dark side
I am done with your Jekyll and Hyde
I am done with your Jekyll and Hyde
In Souleye's song Jekyll and Hyde, the lyrics describe a relationship where he is constantly caught off guard by the unpredictable behavior of the other person. He describes feeling comfortable when everything seems to be going well, but then suddenly being hit with a "jarring blindside" when the other person's darker side comes out. The title of the song refers to the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson where the main character has a split personality, and Souleye uses this metaphor to describe the unpredictable behavior of the person he is dealing with.
Despite feeling that he has been deceived and hurt by this person, Souleye also seems to be curious about their "split personality" and how they are able to switch so suddenly between kindness and cruelty. He mentions feeling a sense of relief when he is able to break free from their hold and no longer feel the pressure of their constantly shifting moods.
Overall, the lyrics of Jekyll and Hyde seem to be about the difficulties of dealing with someone who is unpredictable and has a tendency to hurt those around them. Despite the pain and confusion that this person causes, Souleye also seems to be reflecting on the complexity of human behavior and the ways in which people can wear different masks depending on the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
And while I am flying high
Feeling good and lifted
You fly beside
Someone is alongside me also feeling good
Just when I start to drop my guard, then
When I become relaxed and let my guard down
Here you come with the Jekyll and Hyde
You show your two-faced nature when I'm vulnerable
I get used to your light, then the jarring blindside
I start to trust your good side, then you shock me with your bad side
Step off with the Jekyll and Hyde
Walk away from your double personality
When I drop my guard, you bring out the dark side
You take advantage of me when I'm not on guard and show your negative side
I am done with your Jekyll and Hyde
I won't tolerate your inconsistent behavior and negative influence anymore
I thought you should a friend
I believed you were someone I could trust and confide in
Your hot and cold, I'd share my soul
Your fluctuant behavior made me want to open up to you and take the risk
But you're not listening
You don't pay attention to my feelings or needs
So I'm not stressing it
I'm not worried or anxious about it
No pressure on my mind at all
I'm relaxed and at ease
Just curious about your split personality
I'm inquisitive about your double nature
Allegory double life
A metaphorical double living
One moment's really nice
Your good behavior can be truly enjoyable
Next moment, exploding on me like it was dynamite
You can suddenly show your fiery and explosive nature
With no responsibility to be accountable
You don't feel responsible or answerable for your actions
I guess I'm gone free away now from your hold
I assume I'm now free from your grip and influence
When you're kind, your kind is transcendent
When you're good, you're truly exceptional and elevating
Harmony rules the land
Everything seems to be in perfect balance and peace
But sure as night turns to day, it is always uncertain
But things can quickly change and become uncertain
Just when I'm lulled by your sweet side
When I'm relaxed and comfortable with your good behavior
The harder the fall when you flip the script each time
Your sudden shift to your bad behavior is harsh and painful
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ALANIS NADINE MORISSETTE, GUY SIGSWORTH
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