Seven
T Love feat. Dwele Lyrics
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I'd sit inside a bottle and pretend that I was in a can
In my lonely room I'd sit my mind in an ice cream cone
You can throw me if you want to 'cause I'm a bone and I go
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip yeah
If I don't start cryin' it's because that I have got no eyes
My father's in the fireplace and my dog lies hypnotized
Through a crack of light I was unable to find my way
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip, yeah
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Four
The lyrics to T Love feat. Dwele's song Seven are rich with symbolism and imagery. The opening lines represent the dreams and aspirations of a young boy who imagines the future as a man. However, instead of experiencing life as a man, he is trapped in his own imagination, represented by the bottle and can. The ice cream cone, symbolizes the fleeting pleasures of life. The singer acknowledges that his existence may seem insignificant, as he's reduced to simply being a bone that can be tossed aside.
The second verse continues with the theme of isolation and hopelessness, with references to the singer's father and dog, who are both absent or unresponsive. The imagery of the "crack of light" suggests that the singer is trying to find a way out of his own mental and emotional darkness, but is ultimately unsuccessful. The repetition of "Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip" throughout the song serves as a chorus that emphasizes the singer's feelings of isolation and disconnection.
Overall, the lyrics to Seven are a powerful representation of the struggles of the human condition, and how even when we try to escape our problems, we are still trapped within our own minds.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy I thought about the times I'd be a man
As a child, I fantasized about becoming an adult
I'd sit inside a bottle and pretend that I was in a can
I would play make-believe, imagining I was in a different container than my reality
In my lonely room I'd sit my mind in an ice cream cone
When I was alone, I would try to fill my thoughts with something sweet and enjoyable
You can throw me if you want to 'cause I'm a bone and I go
I am resilient and can handle any hardships thrown my way
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip yeah
Vocalization without a specific meaning
If I don't start cryin' it's because that I have got no eyes
I am not moved to tears because I lack the ability to see the world’s harshness
My father's in the fireplace and my dog lies hypnotized
My father is figuratively absent, and my dog is lethargic and unresponsive
Through a crack of light I was unable to find my way
Even if presented with an opportunity, I am struggling to find direction
Trapped inside a night but I'm a day and I go
I feel confined to darkness, yet still have a spark within me to rise up and continue
One
Counting to four, this is the first number
Two
Counting to four, this is the second number
Three
Counting to four, this is the third number
Four
Counting to four, this is the final number
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Arthur Lee
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@tonyclarke1518
What a tune!!! I'm here because of dj ajamu. Dwele sick from day 👍🏾
@NatoShinobi
Same
@afrovpunk8627
“7 o clock is when my heart stops” ❤️❤️❤️
@TheGreenman404
neo soul at its best
@NatoShinobi
Can’t explain how riding on the night train to this makes me feel 🔥 🔥 🔥
@malakiasplayhouse
sounds like a movie scene.. lol I love it :)
@NatoShinobi
@@malakiasplayhouse indeed!
@ladyd9651
I cannot stop playing this!!!🔥🔥🔥
@Channel-nr4xn
Me neither I've been playing it all day today
@aittamccarthy4164
I'm just finding this song in 2020! Damn! What a timeless song!! Detroit Stand The Fuck Up!!!👑💎🎼💃🖤🏆✨