Pieces Of The People We Love
The Rapture Lyrics


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Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
My eyes like butterflies you caught 'em and they're open wide
Clouded and hazy future clear whenever I'm with you
Just think of all the things we could do to pass the time
It's a walk in the park, it goes

Na na na, na na na, na na na na na na
Na na na, na na na, na na na na na na

Cuz everybody's got a little pieces of someone they hide
It's okay, it's the way we distract until the day that we die
And though our future's gone uncertain, it's gonna be alright
'Cause though I'm leaving longing leaves me ever by your side

And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
Don't even bother tryin' to tell me 'cause you live a lie
'Cause a moment or a minute I can see it through
And have a precious little second of you by my side, it goes

Na na na, na na na, na na na na na na
Na na na, na na na, na na na na na na

And our future's lookin bright
In all the little pieces of the people that we keep inside
'Cause you can do-make-say-think-laugh-sink-drink all night
All the little visions all the little moments that we keep inside

And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart




And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rapture’s “Pieces of the People We Love” are about the uncertainty and impermanence of relationships, and the different ways we cope with those emotions. The singer seems to be addressing a partner who doubts their intentions, but they argue that they are sincere and committed. They are captivated by the other person, and when they’re together, the future becomes clear. But they also acknowledge that their time together is limited, and they try to distract themselves from that fact by focusing on small pleasures and moments, represented by the “little pieces” of people that we all keep hidden inside.


The song has an upbeat, almost danceable quality, with its driving bassline, handclaps, and catchy chorus. But there’s a melancholy lurking underneath, as the singer grapples with the idea that they can’t hold onto the person they love forever. They try to console themselves by holding onto memories and feelings, but they know that they can’t cling to them forever.


Overall, “Pieces of the People We Love” is a bittersweet meditation on love and loss, and the ways we try to cope with the inevitability of change and separation.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
I won't believe you if you try to say that my intentions aren't genuine


My eyes like butterflies you caught 'em and they're open wide
You have a strong impact on me, and I'm completely entranced by you


Clouded and hazy future clear whenever I'm with you
Whenever I'm with you, my future becomes crystal clear, and I don't feel lost anymore


Just think of all the things we could do to pass the time
There are so many possibilities of fun activities we can do together


It's a walk in the park, it goes
It's easy and effortless to be with you


Cuz everybody's got a little pieces of someone they hide
Everyone has a part of themselves that they keep hidden from others


It's okay, it's the way we distract until the day that we die
It's okay to have these secrets since it's a way of distracting ourselves until the end of our lives


And though our future's gone uncertain, it's gonna be alright
Even though our future is uncertain, I believe that things will turn out fine


'Cause though I'm leaving longing leaves me ever by your side
Even though I won't be physically present, my longing for you will always keep me connected to you


And all our time together is tearing me apart
Being with you is making it hard for me to be away from you


I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
I can't be with you in the future, but I will always keep you close in my heart


And our future's lookin bright
Despite the uncertainties, I feel optimistic about our future


In all the little pieces of the people that we keep inside
Our future success will come from the different parts of ourselves that we keep hidden


'Cause you can do-make-say-think-laugh-sink-drink all night
We have the ability to do anything we want and have fun together all night long


All the little visions all the little moments that we keep inside
The visions and special moments we share together will lay the foundation for our successful future


I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart
I know that we won't be able to be together forever, but you'll always remain in my heart




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GABRIEL ANDRUZZI, LUKE JENNER, MATTHEW BRIAN SAFER, VITO JOSHUA ROCCOFORTE

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Vesi

Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
My eyes like butterflies you caught 'em and they're open wide
Clouded and hazy future clear whenever I'm with you
Just think of all the things we could do to pass the time
It's a walk in the park, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 2]
Cause everybody's got a little piece of someone they hide
It's okay, it's the way we distract until the day that we die
And though our future's gone uncertain, it's gonna be alright
Cause though I'm leaving longing leaves me ever by your side

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

[Verse 3]
Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
Don't even bother trying to tell me cause you live a lie
Cause a moment or a minute I can see it through
And have a precious little second of you by my side, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 4]
And our future's looking bright
In all the little pieces of the people that we keep inside
Cause you can do-make-say-think-laugh-sing-drink all night
All the little visions all the little moments that we keep inside

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart



חן כהן

For you guys!!

Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
My eyes like butterflies you caught 'em and they're open wide
Clouded and hazy future clear whenever I'm with you
Just think of all the things we could do to pass the time
It's a walk in the park, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 2]
Cause everybody's got a little piece of someone they hide
It's okay, it's the way we distract until the day that we die
And though our future's gone uncertain, it's gonna be alright
Cause though I'm leaving longing leaves me ever by your side

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

[Verse 3]
Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
Don't even bother trying to tell me cause you live a lie
Cause a moment or a minute I can see it through
And have a precious little second of you by my side, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 4]
And our future's looking bright
In all the little pieces of the people that we keep inside
Cause you can do-make-say-think-laugh-sing-drink all night
All the little visions all the little moments that we keep inside

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart



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abluecassette

Still a classic. It's a pity this band isn't together anymore :(

no comment

this band was on a short fuse, could you imagine 50 years of the rapture?

Vesi

Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
My eyes like butterflies you caught 'em and they're open wide
Clouded and hazy future clear whenever I'm with you
Just think of all the things we could do to pass the time
It's a walk in the park, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 2]
Cause everybody's got a little piece of someone they hide
It's okay, it's the way we distract until the day that we die
And though our future's gone uncertain, it's gonna be alright
Cause though I'm leaving longing leaves me ever by your side

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

[Verse 3]
Don't try to tell me that my intentions are untrue
Don't even bother trying to tell me cause you live a lie
Cause a moment or a minute I can see it through
And have a precious little second of you by my side, it goes

[Refrain](x2)
Na-na-na na-na-na, na-na-na na-na-na

[Verse 4]
And our future's looking bright
In all the little pieces of the people that we keep inside
Cause you can do-make-say-think-laugh-sing-drink all night
All the little visions all the little moments that we keep inside

[Chorus]
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold you tomorrow but I hold you in my heart
And all our time together is tearing me apart
I can't hold out forever, but I hold you in my heart

my name is bella

I swear, every Borderlands game needs a physical CD of all their amazing music from the intros and trailers

John Patrick

One of the most slept on rock songs ever

Sebastian Silva

Tales from the borderlands has one of my favorite soundtracks and I'm only on the third episode!

I c u

The 2nd part has the best soundtrack if you ask me but this is easily my second favourite

ZestiestSeth

IKR

MisterMikey

Heh

Sebastian Silva

Oh and by the way I finished bleeder lands so... "My thanks is eternal".

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