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The Universe Sent Me
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics

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I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in

The universe has sent me a message

It came in the fire, encrypted with time, time, time, time
Ecstatic emotions, drive right through me
Pointy like fingernails on a beautiful lady

Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh

You should know I like when I talk
You always know this (know this, know this, know this)

The Universe has sent me a message
It came in a flower, engraved in with time, time, time
I smelled it with my mind and began to search for something
Something, something, something, something
Something
Something

I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
(Help me become divine)
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in (help me become divine, help me become divine)
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in (help me become divine, help me become divine)
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in (help me become divine, help me become divine)
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in (help me become divine, help me become divine)

I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in

I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
I cave in, I cave in, I cave in

Overall Meaning

The Chemical Brothers's song "The Universe Sent Me" is about personal transformation and being open to messages from the universe that can guide us on our journey. The repeated lines of "I cave in" can be interpreted as surrendering to this process and letting go of old patterns and beliefs. The lyrics then describe receiving messages from the universe in different forms: fire and flowers, which are both powerful and transformative symbols. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of intuition and tapping into our inner knowing ("I smelled it with my mind"), as well as the power of language and communication ("You should know I like when I talk").

Overall, the song encourages listeners to be open to the signs and messages that the universe sends us, and to trust that these messages can help guide us towards growth and transformation.

Line by Line Meaning

I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in
Repeatedly giving up, losing my willpower and succumbing to something overpowering

The universe has sent me a message
I have received a communication from the cosmos

It came in the fire, encrypted with time, time, time, time
The message was delivered through flames and coded with the concept of the passage of time

Ecstatic emotions, drive right through me
A powerful, intense feeling sweeps through me and overwhelms my senses

Pointy like fingernails on a beautiful lady
The sensation is sharp and uncomfortable, yet still has an alluring quality

You should know I like when I talk
I enjoy expressing myself through words and communicating with others

The Universe has sent me a message
Another message has been delivered to me by the universe

It came in a flower, engraved in with time, time, time
This message was conveyed through a flower and carried the concept of repeated passing time

I smelled it with my mind and began to search for something
Using my mental faculties, I perceived the message and began looking for something else

Something, something, something, something
I am seeking an unspecified thing or things

Help me become divine
Assistance is requested in achieving a state of godliness or enlightenment

I cave in, I cave in, I cave in, I cave in (help me become divine, help me become divine)
Despite repeatedly losing my willpower, I am still seeking aid in transcending my earthly form

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aurora Aksnes, Edmund Simons, Thomas Rowlands

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