Hide and Seek
Steve Void Lyrics

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Let’s turn off all the lights
Draw the blind and all the curtains
Let’s lose track of the time
I’ll sneak off and you’ll come searching

I’m gonna run, gonna hide, where you’ll never find me (find me)
I’m gonna run, gonna hide, see if you can find me (find me)

So close your eyes, count to ten
Hear the steps, follow them
Through the dark, walls apart
Closing in, hide & seek
Hide & seek

Passing by, hold my breath
Hear your steps, circling
Through the dark, walls apart
Closing in, hide & seek

I peek my head outside
Listen try to hear me moving
Too bad I’m out of sight
Catching shadows think you’re losing

I’m gonna run, gonna hide, where you’ll never find me (find me)
I am gonna run, gonna hide, see if you can find me (find me)

So close your eyes, count to ten
Hear the steps, follow them
Through the dark, walls apart
Closing in, hide & seek
Hide & seek

Passing by, hold my breath
Hear your steps, circling

Through the dark, walls apart
Closing in, hide & seek

Overall Meaning

In Steve Void's song "Hide and Seek," the lyrics describe a game of hide and seek between two lovers. The song begins with a suggestion to turn off all the lights, draw the curtains, and lose track of time. One person sneaks away while the other searches for them. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm gonna run, gonna hide, where you'll never find me" as the game of hide and seek continues.

The second verse describes the tension of the game, as one person holds their breath and listens for footsteps while the other circles around in the dark. Despite being out of sight, the hiding person is catching shadows and thinks the seeker is losing.

The repetition of the phrase "hide and seek" throughout the song emphasizes the playful and mysterious nature of the game. The suggestion to "close your eyes, count to ten, hear the steps, follow them" creates a sense of anticipation and excitement as the two lovers playfully chase each other in the darkness.

Overall, "Hide and Seek" tells a story of young love and playful intimacy through the metaphor of a classic game.

Line by Line Meaning

Let’s turn off all the lights
Let's create a dark and mysterious environment.

Draw the blind and all the curtains
Block out any light coming through the windows for a complete blackout.

Let’s lose track of the time
Time will seem meaningless and give us a sense of detachment from the real world.

I’ll sneak off and you’ll come searching
A playful game of hide and seek is about to begin.

I’m gonna run, gonna hide, where you’ll never find me (find me)
I am going to run and hide in a place that is impossible for you to discover me.

I’m gonna run, gonna hide, see if you can find me (find me)
I am going to run and hide, and you will attempt to uncover my hiding place.

So close your eyes, count to ten
To begin the game, you must close your eyes and count to ten, giving me enough time to hide.

Hear the steps, follow them
As you search for me, you must listen carefully for any sounds that indicate my whereabouts.

Through the dark, walls apart
The darkness will obscure your vision, and the distance between the walls will add difficulty to the search.

Closing in, hide & seek
The intensity of the search is increasing, and the game of hide and seek is nearing its end.

Passing by, hold my breath
As you walk by my hiding place, I will hold my breath to avoid being detected.

Hear your steps, circling
I can hear your steps circling as you search for me.

Too bad I’m out of sight
It is unfortunate for you that I am hidden so well that you cannot find me.

Catching shadows think you’re losing
As you try to capture the shadows, you become aware that I am nowhere to be found.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Bandes, Bernie Yang, Carly Paige, Johan Sam Yang, Steve Void, Steven Girardi, ALEX BANDES, JOHAN YANG, STEF VAN VUGT

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