Inflatable
The Bush Lyrics


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Let it slide overhead
When I believe in you my soul can rest
But as love that's really love can never fail
But fail it does
When we shine like the sun
You seem the only one my only friend

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I resigned from myself
Took a break as someone else
It's like we've come undone
But I've only just become inflatable for you

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I don't mind most of the time
But you push me so far inside

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful




When you're faithful
When you're faithful

Overall Meaning

The Bush's song Inflatable is a deep and reflective song about a difficult relationship. It starts with the line "Let it slide overhead," suggesting that the singer wants to let go and not be weighed down by negative feelings or situations. But the next line, "When I believe in you my soul can rest," implies that the relationship is not one that comes easily. The singer needs to have faith in the other person in order to find peace.


The line "But as love that's really love can never fail, but fail it does" is a poignant observation on the nature of love. Despite our best efforts and intentions, love can sometimes still fail us, leaving us hurt and confused. The next lines "When we shine like the sun, you seem the only one, my only friend" indicates the singer's strong feelings for the other person, despite the difficulties they face.


The repeated refrain of "You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful" serves as a reminder of the beauty and purity of the relationship when things are going well. However, the line "I don't mind most of the time, but you push me so far inside" suggests that things are not always good between the two. The final line "When you're faithful" leaves the listener wondering if the other person has been unfaithful and whether this is the cause of the singer's pain.


Overall, Inflatable is a powerful song that captures the complexity of love and relationships, and the pain that can come from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Let it slide overhead
Allow the negative thoughts to pass and not affect the relationship


When I believe in you my soul can rest
Having faith in the partner brings peace and contentment


But as love that's really love can never fail
True love can survive any obstacle


But fail it does
Despite claims of invincibility, love can still falter


When we shine like the sun
During good times, the couple radiates joy and positivity


You seem the only one my only friend
Partner is seen as the only source of support and companionship


You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
Partner is attractive when trustworthy and loyal


I resigned from myself
The artist changes who they are to please the partner


Took a break as someone else
The artist becomes a different person to maintain the relationship


It's like we've come undone
The relationship feels like it's falling apart


But I've only just become inflatable for you
The singer will do whatever it takes to make the relationship work


I don't mind most of the time
The artist is willing to overlook small issues


But you push me so far inside
Partner goes too far and makes the singer feel internalized


When you're faithful
The singer's happiness relies on the partner's faithfulness




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Pnd Kny

LYRICS :

Let it slide overhead
When I believe in you my soul can rest
But as love that's really love can never fail
But fail it does
When we shine like the sun
You seem the only one my only friend

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I resigned from myself
Took a break as someone else
It's like we've come undone
But I've only just become inflatable for you

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I don't mind most of the time
But you push me so far inside

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful
When you're faithful



All comments from YouTube:

Angélica Rodrigues

One of the most beautiful voices in grunge!❤🇧🇷

Solstice

And one of the most beautiful faces in music 😍

Jen

@Solstice yes it isss....😎

MarvinPopRock

​@SolsticeYes. He is super handsome

Mrs. RockKitty

Gavin’s voice just does something to my soul! Seeing them live in the 90s was one of my favorite memories and I’m so happy he’s still around making good music.

Rod Schermerhorn

I still listen to him 25 years later.his new stuff is amazing.thanks gav

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Pnd Kny

LYRICS :

Let it slide overhead
When I believe in you my soul can rest
But as love that's really love can never fail
But fail it does
When we shine like the sun
You seem the only one my only friend

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I resigned from myself
Took a break as someone else
It's like we've come undone
But I've only just become inflatable for you

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I don't mind most of the time
But you push me so far inside

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful
When you're faithful

3941602

Peter Struck Thank you and I'll be 13 cause 16 minus is 4 my favorite number and 13 is lucky in many culture s. Lyrics are beautifully written I would venture as lyrcists BUSH and OASIS have good lyrics whoever does their writing

bathulk

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