Serenade
The Naked And Famous Lyrics
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Is gonna carry through, is gonna carry through
You're screaming and you're fighting with your brain
And the battling war drives you back and forth, driving you insane
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
This love, this love, this love
It's been a while since she had spoke to you
And she passed some words, but then you passed a fire
Memories flooding back into that part that you want to forget
And you wanna kill, oh, and you wanna kill
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
This love, this love, this love
Is what I want, is what I want
You drank far too much wine
A dizzy spell to block out all the sunshine
But it didn't do you justice for the crime of love
No it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you justice all for her
Oh, love, listen to me, you got it hard but soon it will be easy
The crime of love was tried but you did not succeed
No, it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you any good
It didn't do you justice, no, it didn't do you justice all for her
The Naked and Famous's song "Serenade" is a heart-wrenching track that explores the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship, brought on by the struggles of mental illness. The song opens with the singer expressing their doubts about their efforts to reach out and comfort their partner, as they fight against their own inner demons. The couple's history is revealed in sparse vignettes throughout the song, with the line "It's been a while since she had spoke to you" indicating a period of estrangement between the two.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their own grief and frustration with the situation, acknowledging the temptation to lash out and hurt their loved one in response to the pain they are causing. The line "You drank far too much wine / A dizzy spell to block out all the sunshine" suggests that the singer may be struggling with substance abuse as a coping mechanism, further compounding the difficult situation.
Despite the overwhelming pain of the situation, the singer remains committed to their partner, stating that "this love is what I want." The song ends with a plea for hope and a reminder that, even in the darkest times, love can provide a way forward.
Overall, "Serenade" is a powerful depiction of the complex and painful realities of loving someone who is struggling with mental illness. The raw, emotive vocals and spare, evocative instrumentation contribute to the song's emotional potency.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, darling, I don't think this serenade
The singer is doubtful that the song will have any impact.
Is gonna carry through, is gonna carry through
The singer is unsure if the message in the song will make it through to the listener.
You're screaming and you're fighting with your brain
The listener is struggling with internal conflict and is upset.
And the battling war drives you back and forth, driving you insane
The listener is being driven crazy by their own internal struggle.
You're crying, you're crying, you're crying
The listener is very emotional and is crying a lot.
Oh, but the salt tastes so divine
The listener finds pleasure in their tears, despite the pain.
This love, this love, this love
The singer is referring to the intense emotions that the listener is experiencing.
Is what I want, is what I want
The singer desires this same level of intense emotion in their own life.
It's been a while since she had spoke to you
The listener has not spoken to someone they care about in some time.
And she passed some words, but then you passed a fire
The person they spoke with provoked strong emotions in the listener.
Memories flooding back into that part that you want to forget
The conversation brought up painful memories that the listener wishes to forget.
And you wanna kill, oh, and you wanna kill
The listener is experiencing intense anger and frustration as a result of the painful memories.
You drank far too much wine
The listener has been drinking excessively to cope with their emotions.
A dizzy spell to block out all the sunshine
The listener is intentionally blocking out any positive emotions they may have.
But it didn't do you justice for the crime of love
The negative coping mechanisms the listener is using are not helpful in coping with their emotions.
No it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you justice all for her
The listener's negative coping mechanisms are not helping them move on from their romantic feelings for the person they care about.
Oh, love, listen to me, you got it hard but soon it will be easy
The singer is offering words of comfort, knowing that the listener is going through a tough time.
The crime of love was tried but you did not succeed
The listener has tried to make their romantic feelings work but it has not worked out.
No, it didn't do you justice, it didn't do you any good
The listener's negative coping mechanisms are not helping them in any way.
It didn't do you justice, no, it didn't do you justice all for her
The listener's negative coping mechanisms are not helping them move on from their romantic feelings for the person they care about.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SHORT, ALISA XAYALITH, THOM POWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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