Deep Seat
Swervedriver Lyrics


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You close my eyes without blinking
You read my thoughts without thinking
You sit and smile and I'm sinking
Could be the cause of my drinking

You fabricate what I'm feeling
You rise up riled and I'm reeling
I swallow salt and you're kneeling
We lie and stare at the ceiling

You close my eyes and I'm drinking
You read my thoughts and I'm blinking




You sit and smile and I'm thinking
Could be the cause of my sinking

Overall Meaning

"Deep Seat" by Swervedriver is a deeply emotional and introspective song that explores the complexity of a relationship between two people. The lyrics describe a situation where one person has an intense influence over the other, to the point where they seem to control their actions and emotions. The line "You close my eyes without blinking" suggests that the other person can see through the singer's defenses and understand their true feelings without them even having to express them.


The line "You fabricate what I'm feeling" suggests that the other person is able to manipulate and even create emotions within the singer. This could be because of a power dynamic within the relationship, or because of an intense emotional connection between the two people. The line "We lie and stare at the ceiling" suggests a moment of vulnerability and honesty between the two people, where they are forced to confront the complex emotions that exist between them.


Overall, "Deep Seat" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the intricacy of human emotions and relationships. Through its poetic lyrics and driving guitar riffs, it conveys a sense of yearning, loss, and intense connection between two people.


Line by Line Meaning

You close my eyes without blinking
You have the power to influence my perspective and perception


You read my thoughts without thinking
You know and understand me better than I know myself


You sit and smile and I'm sinking
Your presence alone can trigger feelings of anxiety and self-doubt


Could be the cause of my drinking
Your actions and emotions may be the reason for my unhealthy coping mechanisms


You fabricate what I'm feeling
You manipulate my emotions and make me question my own thoughts


You rise up riled and I'm reeling
Your anger and aggression have a powerful impact on me


I swallow salt and you're kneeling
I'm in pain and you're there to witness it, yet you do nothing to help me


We lie and stare at the ceiling
We both know that something is wrong, but we don't address it directly


You close my eyes and I'm drinking
Your influence over me can lead me to engage in self-destructive behaviors


You read my thoughts and I'm blinking
Your understanding of me can be unsettling, as if you can see through my facade


You sit and smile and I'm thinking
Your presence can evoke strong emotions and introspection


Could be the cause of my sinking
You may be the reason why I feel like I'm falling apart




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GRAHAM BONNAR, ADAM FRANKLIN, JIMMY HARTRIDGE, ADRIAN VINES

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