The duo released their second studio album, Fear of Falling Asleep, on 18 January 2019.
Hypnotized
Tender Lyrics
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Hands tired and feet are bound, I won't let you leave
5000 miles away across the sea
Won't hear me cry at night, you can't come for me
You said, "There's nowhere on Earth I'd rather be
Away from prying eyes and false company."
It comes and goes, will you let me know?
The echo flows with space to grow
Yeah, it moves so slow, bathe in the light
You don't define me, me
You don't define me, you don't define me
I'm, I'm not myself today, there's something in the way
It's the distance in between us, tried to forget
Been praying for a miracle but nothing's happened yet
You said, "There's nowhere on Earth I'd rather be
Away from prying eyes and false company."
It comes and goes, will you let me know?
'Cause I feel so hypnotised, I can't describe
The echo flows with space to grow
Yeah, it moves so slow, bathe in the light
You don't define me, me
You don't define me, you don't define me
You don't define me, you don't define me
You don't define me, you don't define me
The lyrics of "Hypnotised" by Tender convey a sense of distance and longing. The singer speaks of being bound, unable to move from where they are, while someone they care about is five thousand miles away. They mention praying for a miracle, but feeling hypnotized by the distance and unable to describe it. The sense of longing is further emphasized by the repeated verse, "You don't define me," which suggests that the distance between the two individuals has caused them to question their identity and sense of self.
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of being trapped or imprisoned. The singer's feet are bound, they can't move, and they feel hypnotized by the distance. Yet there is also a sense of hope, as they continue to pray for a miracle and hold on to the idea that their loved one would rather be with them, away from prying eyes and false company. It is unclear whether or not there will be a resolution to this distance, but the repeated question, "will you let me know?" suggests a desire for clarity and communication.
Overall, "Hypnotised" is a deeply emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Feet on sullen ground, it's my simple need
I am rooted to the ground and need simplicity in my life.
Hands tired and feet are bound, I won't let you leave
I am physically and emotionally drained, but I cannot let you go.
5000 miles away across the sea, Won't hear me cry at night, you can't come for me
We are separated by a great distance and cannot be together, no matter how much I long for you.
You said, "There's nowhere on Earth I'd rather be Away from prying eyes and false company."
You expressed your desire to be away from others and alone with me.
It comes and goes, will you let me know? 'Cause I feel so hypnotised, I can't describe
My emotions fluctuate, and I need you to communicate with me. I feel captivated beyond words.
The echo flows with space to grow Yeah, it moves so slow, bathe in the light
The sound reverberates with room to expand, moving languidly as we bask in the radiance.
You don't define me, me You don't define me, you don't define me
I am my own person and cannot be defined by anyone else, even you.
I'm, I'm not myself today, there's something in the way It's the distance in between us, tried to forget
I am not myself because our separation weighs heavily on me, and I have tried to push it from my mind.
Been praying for a miracle but nothing's happened yet You said, "There's nowhere on Earth I'd rather be Away from prying eyes and false company."
I have been hoping for a miracle to bridge the distance between us, but nothing has happened. You reiterated your desire for solitude with me.
Writer(s): James Cullen, Daniel Cobb, Frank Colucci
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.