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Big Bang
The Revenge Lyrics
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No matter how I try all I need is loving
And your heart will never wonder why
Or even try for nothing
The only thing that I have done
Is live my life to feel the sun
Where am I?
This time I'll try
In time I'll try to win
Now I know if I try, there's seven reasons
And they all seem alive
Because I know they're tearing us apart
All the things I did for you
I never saw them through
The only feelings that live on
Melt inside in spite the sun
Where am I?
And where can I begin?
This time I'll try
The shining path of sin
Where am I?
And where do I fit in?
Although I wonder if it's true
It floats through me but lives in you
Just when I'm feeling so hot
That Heaven seems a mile below
I saw through the pain in your eyes
Hold me, together
Sometimes the truth's a failure
Squeezing life from you and me
Just hold me to stop these feelings, I'm falling
Where am I?
And where can I begin?
This time I'll try
The shining path of sin
Where am I?
And where do I fit in?
Although I wonder if it's true
It floats through me but lives in you
The Revenge's song "Big Bang" appears to deal with the complicated nature of relationships and the struggle to maintain them. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that perhaps it's trendy to be in a relationship or seek love, but the singer of the song feels lost when trying to navigate the feelings and emotions that come with it. He knows his heart needs love, but doesn't understand why it always seems so difficult to achieve. He seems to believe that if his partner's heart truly belongs to him, there should be no confusion or hesitation.
There is a sense of desperation in the following verses, as the singer realizes that their relationship is falling apart but doesn't understand why. There are "seven reasons" that are tearing them apart, and he doesn't seem to have the power to change or fix them. He regrets not following through on things he promised to do and wonders if there is any true connection left between them. The only thing he knows for sure is that the feelings he has will never go away, even if they eventually melt away internally.
The chorus then returns, with a more prominent sense of clarity and determination. The singer wants to understand where they fit in and acknowledge that the path to finding love is not always clear or easy. However, despite this, he wants to try to win them back and take the path of sin if that's what it takes. He wants to hold on to the relationship, even if it ends up hurting them both in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'll ask you why, it's so in season
I might ask you why certain behaviors are fashionable
No matter how I try all I need is loving
Despite my efforts, I consistently require love
And your heart will never wonder why
Your heart will not question anything
Or even try for nothing
Nor attempt anything at all
The only thing that I have done
All I have accomplished
Is live my life to feel the sun
Is living for the experience of life
Where am I?
I am uncertain about my location
And where can I begin?
I am unsure how to start
This time I'll try
But I will attempt again
In time I'll try to win
And eventually I will succeed
Now I know if I try, there's seven reasons
I understand that there are seven motives if I attempt
And they all seem alive
And they all appear plausible
Because I know they're tearing us apart
Because I am aware they are causing a rift between us
All the things I did for you
Everything I did for you
I never saw them through
But I never followed them to completion
The only feelings that live on
The only emotions that continue
Melt inside in spite the sun
Fade away despite the sun
Although I wonder if it's true
Although I am uncertain if it is factual
It floats through me but lives in you
I experience it, but it persists in you
Just when I'm feeling so hot
When I'm feeling my best
That Heaven seems a mile below
So much so, that Heaven feels like a far-off place
I saw through the pain in your eyes
I discerned the agony in your eyes
Hold me, together
Hold me, so I don't fall apart
Sometimes the truth's a failure
Often, the truth is unsuccessful
Squeezing life from you and me
Processing the vitality out of both of us
Just hold me to stop these feelings, I'm falling
Simply embrace me to halt these emotions - I'm losing control
However, I wonder if it's true
Yet, I'm uncertain if it is factual
It floats through me but lives in you
I experience it, but it persists in you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID HICKS, DAVID GODFREY HICKS, PETER HOOK, CHRISTOPHER (GB) JONES
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Eric Vini
beautiful song beautiful melodies.Peter Hook at his best
David Jiron
Best song of the album. With proper production it would have been a hit. Maybe time for somebody to cover it.
Becky Traster
I had this tape when I was 13, in 1991. Still one of my favorites!!!!
Moneyallspent
Goodness I ❤️ this song and album.
Garry Shepherd DreamGaze
Maybe I'll ask you why, it's so in season No matter how I try all I need is loving And your heart will never wonder why Or even try for nothing,
The only thing that I have done Is live my life to feel the sun Where am I? And where can I begin?
This time I'll try In time I'll try to win Now I know if I try, there's seven reasons
And they all seem alive Because I know they're tearing us apart All the things I did for you I never saw them through The only feelings that live on Melt inside in spite the sun Where am I? And where can I begin? This time I'll try The shining path of sin Where am I? And where do I fit in? Although I wonder if it's true It floats through me but lives in you Just when I'm feeling so hot That Heaven seems a mile below I saw through the pain in your eyes Hold me, together Sometimes the truth's a failure Squeezing life from you and me Just hold me to stop these feelings, I'm falling Where am I? And where can I begin? This time I'll try The shining path of sin Where am I? And where do I fit in?
Although I wonder if it's true It floats through me but lives in you
XxXchinatigerXxX
Got the whole album on a freakin' cassette and nothin' to play it on! So, really nice one for the upload! A really under-sung album, rocked my world anyways! :)
bluestate69
thanks for mentioning "tighten up". i had never heard it before, but checked it out upon your recommendation. great song. with each project of barney and hook, i find myself looking for clues as to who contributed what to new order and joy division. i think barney has a knack for creating melodies, and his songs tend to have more of a drive. hook is more about atmosphere, and is a bit more dreary and gritty. but hey, that's just my opinion. i could be totally wrong!
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dreamteampro
Been looking for this one for a long time...Thanks for posting,great track! :)