DNA
Ten TImes Lyrics
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I could be all over in Santa Fe, but
My love for you it could never hide
It's in my DNA
It′s in my DNA
DNA, in my DNA
DNA, in my DNA
No sleep
I was underwater holding hands with the devil
Daily
On an empty road without a place, I could settle
But now it's in my veins in my blood I feel it
Ever since you're here, there′s a change inside
I feel it in my lungs in the air I′m breathing
Oh with you there is something right
Ain't no reason for me to go out and fight it
I could be all over in Santa Fe, but
My love for you it could never hide
It′s in my DNA
It's in my DNA
DNA, in my DNA
DNA, in my DNA
I could run but I know it ain′t hard to find me
Even if I go to West LA, then
My love for you it would never die
It's in my DNA
It′s in my DNA
The lyrics of "DNA" by Ten TImes speak about a love that is so ingrained within the singer's being that it cannot be hidden or denied. In the opening lines, the singer states that there is "no reason" for him to fight his love, despite the fact that he could be anywhere else but he chooses to stay with his beloved. The chorus repeats the phrase "DNA" multiple times, emphasizing the strength and unbreakability of the love he feels.
The second verse speaks about the struggles the singer faces in his life, including his relationship with the devil and his aimless wandering on a road without direction. However, since his beloved has entered his life, he feels a change within himself - it is "in his veins" and his blood. The love has become a part of him and he feels it in every breath he takes. The chorus is repeated again, with the addition of the line, "I could run but I know it ain't hard to find me," reaffirming that this love is a permanent part of him and can never be escaped.
Overall, the lyrics of "DNA" convey a sense of unwavering commitment and the depth of devotion that comes with true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain′t no reason for me to go out and fight it
I don't see any good reason to resist or reject my feelings for you
I could be all over in Santa Fe, but
I could travel far and wide, but it wouldn't make a difference to how I feel about you
My love for you it could never hide
I am unable to conceal my strong affection for you
It's in my DNA
My love for you is so innate and fundamental to who I am that it feels like it's in my genes
DNA, in my DNA
This repeated phrase reinforces the idea that his love for her is a fundamental and unchangeable part of him
No sleep
I am unable to rest my mind and thoughts because you occupy my every waking moment
I was underwater holding hands with the devil
I was in a dark place, akin to being submerged and at the mercy of something malevolent and dangerous
Daily
This describes the frequency and consistency of his struggles prior to finding her
On an empty road without a place, I could settle
He had no sense of direction or purpose before he met her and had no sense of personal fulfillment
But now it's in my veins in my blood I feel it
His feelings are so deeply entrenched in him that they are a part of his very being
Ever since you′re here, there's a change inside
Her presence has led to a profound transformation in his life that he attributes to his love for her
I feel it in my lungs in the air I′m breathing
He is constantly aware of his feelings for her and feels them as deeply as he feels the air he breathes
Oh with you there is something right
She brings a sense of harmony, satisfaction, and balance to his life
I could run but I know it ain′t hard to find me
He recognizes that, even if he tried to escape his feelings, they would catch up with him eventually
Even if I go to West LA, then
Even geographic distance would not weaken his love for her
My love for you it would never die
His feelings are so strong that they transcend even mortality and would never fade away
Writer(s): Andreas Wiman, Eric Axelsson, Dimitri Vangelis, Victor Axelsson, Adriaan Persons
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.