The Hill
The Cast Before the Break Lyrics
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The strength inside your fingers or the slur in your speech.
If you let me, I could be the one.
I could be the stranger that you see in your sleep
Or the reason that you lie behind the hole in your teeth.
If you let me, I could see the sun.
How do you learn to say what I've done is enough?
When it's time, I will let you in.
When it's time, I will let you in.
And when it's time I will let you in.
I could be the person that you need me to be.
I could sweep the ground from beneath your feet.
If you let me, I could be the one
In the background in silence with a lover to kill.
Take me back to that age where your love was a thrill
And you let me in,
But I shut the door.
How do you learn to say what I've done is enough?
The friction is quite alright as far as I am concerned.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When it's time, I will let you in.
And when it's time, I will let you in.
Your tight rope, it breaks when you bend the truth
And I find it's better to lie than lose.
You know, I won't ever let this die.
And I feel your heart always disagrees with your words.
It tends to take sides with me.
You know, I won't ever let you down.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When it's time, I will let you in.
And when it's time, I will let you in.
The lyrics to The Cast Before the Break's song "The Hill" are a deep exploration of the intricacies of relationships and the desire to be accepted and loved. The first verse captures the willingness to change and be whoever the other person wants, even if it means sacrificing parts of oneself. The second verse brings in the idea of past mistakes and the hope to rectify them, yet there is a fear of repeating them. The chorus emphasizes the idea that there is a right time for everything, including opening up and letting someone in.
The third verse delves deeper into the complexities of relationships, acknowledging the tendency to lie in order to avoid conflict or disappointment. Yet, despite the difficulties, there is a strong desire to find common ground and to not let go of the love that exists between the two people. The final chorus emphasizes this, with a sense of determination and a promise to let the other person in at the right time.
Overall, "The Hill" presents a raw and vulnerable take on the ups and downs of relationships, and the struggle to maintain them through mistakes and difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I could be the person that you want me to be,
I am willing to change myself according to your preferences, whether it's for being strong or being vulnerable.
The strength inside your fingers or the slur in your speech.
I can either be the source of power in your life or the reason behind your weaknesses.
If you let me, I could be the one.
If you trust me enough, I can be the one who brings happiness and fulfillment to your life.
I could be the stranger that you see in your sleep
I am willing to become the person who invades your dreams and thoughts.
Or the reason that you lie behind the hole in your teeth.
I am also willing to be the cause of your anxiety and worries.
If you let me, I could see the sun.
If you allow me to, I can bring light and positivity to your life.
How do you learn to say what I've done is enough?
How do I satisfy your expectations and make you happy with what I have done?
The friction is quite alright as far as I am concerned.
I am okay with us having some disagreements or conflicts as long as we work through them.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When the moment is right, I will open up to you and trust you with my feelings.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When the moment is right, I will open up to you and trust you with my feelings.
And when it's time, I will let you in.
And when the timing is perfect, I will allow you to be part of my life.
I could be the person that you need me to be.
I can also be the individual that you require me to be, whether it’s for support or for guidance.
I could sweep the ground from beneath your feet.
I am capable of making you feel surprised or awed with my actions or words.
If you let me, I could be the one
If you let me into your life, I can prove to be the individual who brings the best in you.
In the background in silence with a lover to kill.
I can remain in the shadows with an urge to destroy your relationship with your lover.
Take me back to that age where your love was a thrill
Let me bring you back to that moment when you were excited about falling in love.
And you let me in,
And you allowed me to be a part of your life.
But I shut the door.
But somehow, I ended up hurting you and pushing you away.
Your tight rope, it breaks when you bend the truth
You are walking on a precarious path, and it's easy to tip over when you're not being honest.
And I find it's better to lie than lose.
I discover that sometimes, it’s preferable to lie than to lose something or someone vital.
You know, I won't ever let this die.
You should know that I will always fight for you and for our relationship.
And I feel your heart always disagrees with your words.
I sense that your emotions do not always align with your words.
It tends to take sides with me.
But your heart tends to favor me in situations where you need to choose.
You know, I won't ever let you down.
You can be sure that I will never disappoint you.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When the time comes, I will share my life with you and allow you to see the real me.
When it's time, I will let you in.
When the time comes, I will share my life with you and allow you to see the real me.
And when it's time, I will let you in.
And when the perfect moment comes, I will welcome you into my life with open arms.
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