Vértigo
Tane Cain Lyrics
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It's your voice on the phone
You're sorry
For what's been goin' on
You touch and run
We've come undone
Vertigo
In love we can't look down
At all the heartache
On the edge
Don't ever let me go
It's only vertigo
Keep me from falling, yeah
Dark strangers
Weekends in ivory towers
Persuasion's the coldest game in town
It's in your mind
Passion's a crime
Vertigo
Sometimes we lose control
In love we can't look down
At all the heartache
On the edge
Don't ever let me go
It's only vertigo
Keep me from falling, yeah
Vertigo
Sometimes we lose control
In love we can't look down
At all the heartache
On the edge
Don't ever let me go
It's only vertigo
Keep me from falling
Vertigo
Sometimes we lose control
In love we can't look down
At all the heartache
On the edge
Don't ever let me go
It's only vertigo
The lyrics to Tane Cain's Vertigo describe the ups and downs of being in love. The song seems to be about a tumultuous relationship that is full of uncertainty and danger. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been receiving apologies from their lover over the phone. It's clear that something has gone wrong and the singer is feeling vulnerable. The chorus likens the feeling to vertigo, which is a sensation of dizziness and unsteadiness. The singer feels like their relationship is on the edge and that they might fall at any moment. However, they are also asking their lover to keep them from falling.
The second verse introduces the idea of "dark strangers" and "weekends in ivory towers." This suggests that the couple may be from different social classes or that their relationship is seen as inappropriate by others. The line "passion's a crime" reinforces this idea. It's clear that the couple is facing some external pressures that are making their relationship even harder to navigate. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer asking their lover to keep them from falling. Despite all the challenges, they seem to be committed to each other and determined to hang on.
Line by Line Meaning
Night whispers
The silence of the night is only broken by our faint whispers.
It's your voice on the phone
I hear you on the phone telling me that you're sorry.
You're sorry
You apologize for the things that have been happening between us.
For what's been goin' on
You acknowledge the tension and problems that we've been dealing with.
You touch and run
You get close and intimate with me, but then quickly pull away.
We've come undone
Our relationship has fallen apart.
Vertigo
The dizzying feeling of losing control and being on the edge in a relationship.
Sometimes we lose control
Our emotions get the best of us and we act out of character.
In love we can't look down
When we're in love, we tend to ignore the warning signs and red flags because we're so invested.
At all the heartache
We're not fully aware of the potential pain and hurt that we're risking in our relationship.
On the edge
We're teetering on the brink of disaster, but can't seem to stop ourselves from going any further.
Don't ever let me go
Despite everything, we still want to hold on to each other and stay together.
It's only vertigo
We're trying to convince ourselves that what we're feeling is just a temporary dizzy spell and not something more serious.
Keep me from falling, yeah
We're relying on each other to stay grounded and not completely fall apart.
Dark strangers
We're surrounded by unfamiliar people who are trying to come between us.
Weekends in ivory towers
We're living a lavish lifestyle, but it's not enough to fill the void that we feel in our relationship.
Persuasion's the coldest game in town
We're playing mind games with each other to try and convince one another to stay in the relationship, even though it's not healthy.
It's in your mind
You're struggling internally with the decision to stay or leave the relationship.
Passion's a crime
Our intense feelings for each other are causing us to act irrationally and against our better judgement.
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