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Aimee
The Cog Is Dead Lyrics
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With dreams just as big as the sea
You left for exploring the ocean
But I wish you would come back to me
Aimee, please come home
You're out there all alone
Submarines are just machines
Machines can't give you love
So you sail through the weeds and the coral
In your cold underwater seacraft
And I hope you enjoy your adventure
But I pray that you'll soon change your plans
Aimee please come home
You're out there all alone
Submarines are just machines
But I am flesh and blood
And I can give you love
Aimee please come home
You're out there all alone
Submarines are just machines
But I am flesh and blood
And I will give you love
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The Cog Is Dead's song "Aimee" is a heartfelt plea from a lover to his adventurous girlfriend who has gone off to explore the ocean in a submarine. The singer speaks of how Aimee is unique and pure, and how she has dreams bigger than the sea itself. But despite her adventure-seeking spirit, the singer longs for her return and wishes she would come back to him. He emphasizes that submarines are just machines, incapable of giving her the love and connection he can offer as a flesh-and-blood being. He hopes that she is enjoying her journey but ultimately pleads for her to come back to him where she belongs.
The song speaks to the desire for adventure and the longing for love and connection. It offers a contrast between the mechanical nature of technology and the emotional experiences of being human. The singer recognizes and admires Aimee's adventurous spirit but ultimately values the emotional bond they share over any technological or mechanical advancements.
Overall, "Aimee" is a touching expression of the balance between the desire for adventure and the human need for connection, showcasing the importance of relationships beyond our individual goals and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
A girl sweet and pure like no other
I describe Aimee as a girl who is kind and innocent, unlike anyone else
With dreams just as big as the sea
Aimee has immense aspirations that are comparable to the vast size of the ocean
You left for exploring the ocean
Aimee departed to explore the sea
But I wish you would come back to me
Although I want her to chase her dreams, I hope she returns to me
Aimee, please come home
I plead with Aimee to come back home
You're out there all alone
I acknowledge that Aimee is isolated while out at sea
Submarines are just machines
I remind Aimee that her underwater vehicle is just a man-made contraption
But I am flesh and blood
I emphasize that I am human and capable of much more than machines
Machines can't give you love
I assert that as advanced as technology has become, it remains incapable of providing genuine affection
So you sail through the weeds and the coral
As Aimee navigates through the challenging and unknown depths of the ocean
In your cold underwater seacraft
I acknowledge that Aimee travels in a frigid, confined submarine
And I hope you enjoy your adventure
I express my desire for Aimee's exploration to be a positive and fulfilling experience
But I pray that you'll soon change your plans
Yet, I also yearn for her to come back to me and hope her voyage is temporary
And I can give you love
I reiterate that I possess the capacity for love, unlike her mechanical equipment
And I will give you love
I reaffirm my commitment to Aimee and my ability to demonstrate affection towards her
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