Dynamite
The Clee-Shays Lyrics


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Show me that you're--
Much harder than it looks
You swear you think you got the books
Don't try to hide that I'm your kryptonite
It's been so long, you never got it right
Never took shit that wasn't mine
This wasn't planned, not by design
Your heart, my heart, we're not the same
Got silent discos through my veins
Fly through the pain
Stuck on a moving train
I don't say shit in vein
Show me that you're-- ready set, you sit tight
Your souls my souls delight
Spark off like dynamite
So high don't even need a light
Put my foot on the gas, make sure everything's upright
I know that I'll be here, I know my heart's all dressed in white
Don't know more, don't know less, just know what's in my plain sight
Feelings out of control sparkin' off like dynamite
Yeah your minds on me, you hold me down
Feel it more every time you're not around
Oooh, I'm free fallin' (free fallin')
Fly through the pain
Stuck on a moving train
I don't say shit in vein
Show me that you're-- ready set, you sit tight
Your souls my souls delight




Spark off like dynamite
So high don't even need a light

Overall Meaning

In the first paragraph, the lyrics convey a sense of challenge and frustration. The singer is asking someone to prove themselves and show that they are tougher than they appear. The line "You swear you think you got the books" suggests that the person thinks they have everything figured out, but the singer is doubtful of this. The reference to kryptonite implies that the singer has a powerful effect on this person, weakening them in some way. The lyrics also indicate a history of misunderstandings, as the person has never quite understood the singer correctly. The line "Never took shit that wasn't mine" suggests that the singer has always been true to themselves and hasn't taken advantage of others.


In the second paragraph, the lyrics express a sense of empowerment and independence. The singer's heart is different from the person they are addressing, signifying a disconnect or lack of understanding between them. The mention of "silent discos through my veins" suggests a vibrant and energetic quality within the singer's being. Despite experiencing pain, the singer remains determined to fly through it. The reference to a moving train suggests that they are on a journey and cannot stop. The line "I don't say shit in vain" implies that the singer's words carry meaning and purpose.


In the third paragraph, the lyrics suggest a strong emotional connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. The line "Your souls my souls delight" hints at a mutual attraction or shared happiness. The phrase "spark off like dynamite" reinforces the intensity of their connection, with the implication that their bond is explosive and powerful. The line "So high don't even need a light" suggests that their connection transcends ordinary boundaries or limitations. The mention of putting their foot on the gas and making sure everything is upright implies a sense of control and confidence in the relationship.


In the fourth and final paragraph, the lyrics express a longing and yearning for the person when they are not around. The singer feels their presence even when they are absent, and their emotions become overwhelming and uncontrollable. The line "Oooh, I'm free fallin'" indicates a sense of surrender and vulnerability. Despite the pain and uncertainty, the singer remains resilient and determined to show the person that they are ready for whatever comes their way. The final lines emphasize their strong connection, with the repetition of "Your souls my souls delight" and the reminder that they can ignite and shine brightly, like dynamite, even in the absence of external light.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sheina Shamouni

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Comments from YouTube:

tomshiba51

This songs cries 60s surf while the picture screams Brylcreem!

Juha-Pekka Valonen

What a jivin' instrumental version of Cliff's song, original copy is somewhere in my boxes...

Bratovit Pierwszy

Can you share that original Juha-Pekka?

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