Desire
Sweatcult Lyrics
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So I could know all of what you know
So I can save myself
From the unknown
With cold feet under
I'll walk with you
I'll walk with you
Listen to the fire
Warm desire
Warm desire
Warm desire
I sat by the shore
Not hide anymore
I've learned to walk
We've learned to talk
Cause if it was our first time
Cause if we lost no time
Cause if it was our first time
Cause if we lost no time
The lyrics to Sweatcult's song "Desire" can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but one of the most prominent themes seems to be the desire for knowledge and connection. The first verse expresses a yearning to understand someone else's experiences and feelings - to be a "book shelf" that can hold all of their knowledge. This desire stems from a fear of the unknown - the idea that there are things in the world that one cannot comprehend or predict. By becoming a book shelf, the singer hopes to save themselves from this uncertainty.
The second verse introduces a sense of companionship, as the singer invites someone else to join them on a journey. They may be feeling anxious or uncertain ("cold feet under"), but they are willing to take the journey with this other person. The repeated refrain ("warm desire") suggests that there is a mutual attraction or affection between the two people.
The final lines of the song ("Cause if it was our first time / Cause if we lost no time") further emphasize the idea of a shared experience or connection. These lines seem to suggest that the singer and the other person are both fully invested in whatever is happening between them - whether that's a romantic relationship or a more general connection.
Overall, "Desire" is a song that speaks to the yearning for knowledge, connection, and understanding that is so central to the human experience. Through its poetic lyrics and emotive melody, it paints a picture of two people walking together through uncertain terrain, united by a shared sense of warmth and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I was a book shelf sometimes
I often desire to know everything you know.
So I could know all of what you know
I want to understand everything that you do.
So I can save myself
I need to learn everything from you to become better.
From the unknown
I need to save myself from the darkness that lies ahead.
With cold feet under
Despite being scared, I'll still walk with you.
I'll walk with you
I'll accompany you wherever you go.
Listen to the fire
Let's find warmth within ourselves.
Warm desire
I crave for your love and passion.
I sat by the shore
I used to hide away from the world.
Not hide anymore
But now I've learned to be brave and embrace life.
I've learned to walk
I've learned to take one step at a time.
We've learned to talk
We can communicate better now.
Cause if it was our first time
If we could go back to the beginning.
Cause if we lost no time
If we didn't waste any time.
Cause if it was our first time
If we could start all over again.
Cause if we lost no time
If we had made the most of our time together.
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.