Delirium
The Underground Youth Lyrics
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I'll howl down the wind and call out your name,
lying on the edge of a knife,
in the white hot dead of night, oh such a beautiful sight,
Tread lightly girl, you're in my mind, tell me darling,
what you hope to find, dancing on the edge of a knife,
in the white hot dead of night, oh what a beautiful sight.
The lyrics of Delirium by The Underground Youth convey a sense of intense emotion and desire, with the singer being so wrapped up in their own feelings that they're constantly on the edge of losing control. The first line, "As high now as the day I came," portrays this feeling of being on a high and unable to come down. The singer then howls down the wind and calls out their lover's name, indicating a desperate need to be with them.
The second stanza introduces the metaphor of lying on the edge of a knife, which represents the singer's precarious mental state. They're experiencing intense emotions that are both beautiful and dangerous, much like the image of a knife's sharp edge. The lyric "Tread lightly girl, you're in my mind" suggests that the subject of the singer's affection has a powerful presence in their thoughts, and that their actions could have a significant impact on the singer's mental wellbeing.
The final lines of the song reinforce the sense of danger and beauty that the singer feels, with the image of dancing on the edge of a knife being repeated. The words "white hot dead of night" create a stark image of intense heat and danger, while the final line "oh what a beautiful sight" seems to imply that the singer is willing to take these risks for the sake of love.
Line by Line Meaning
As high now as the day I came
I am feeling the same intensity as when I first arrived
I'll howl down the wind and call out your name
I will express my strong emotions and call out to you into the night
Lying on the edge of a knife
I am in a precarious and risky situation
In the white hot dead of night, oh such a beautiful sight
Although the night is dark and dangerous, there is something beautiful to be found in it
Tread lightly girl, you're in my mind
Be cautious, you are in my thoughts and may not fully understand my perspective
Tell me darling, what you hope to find
Please share with me your desires and intentions
Dancing on the edge of a knife
We are both living on the edge and taking risks
In the white hot dead of night, oh what a beautiful sight
Despite the darkness and danger, there is something captivating and alluring about our situation
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@StephenNano
Scraped the net for da lyrics YO~
As high now
As the day i came
I'll howl down the wind
And call out your name
Lying on the edge of a knife
In the white hot dead of night
Such a beautiful sight
Tread lightly girl
You're in my mind
Tell me darling
What you hope to find
Dancing on the edge of a knife
In the white hot dead of night
Oh what a beautiful sight
@benito12319
Nunca me casaré de su bello ritmo 💓 Saludos desde Toluca.
@idleidolidyl5520
I've always loved the sound of this band
@maxdamiann
mindblowing. this sounds like the jesus and mary chain on valium. not one shite song. not one shite video. brilliant. where's their next concert. gotta see them live...
@StephenNano
Scraped the net for da lyrics YO~
As high now
As the day i came
I'll howl down the wind
And call out your name
Lying on the edge of a knife
In the white hot dead of night
Such a beautiful sight
Tread lightly girl
You're in my mind
Tell me darling
What you hope to find
Dancing on the edge of a knife
In the white hot dead of night
Oh what a beautiful sight
@TheLisergicQueen
Thanx :)
@olymirror
Loving it.
@az0r22
I feel blessed that I got to listen to this one live :D !
@xxMidnightBonesxx
i wish this song could go on forever its too short love it
@itspersonal101
this band is nothing but good!!! reminds me of Joy Division or The Jesus and Mary Chain... NICE!!!
@TheLisergicQueen
When feeling blue..thats the perfect music to listen..to slowly fall into unconsciousness..to find peace, finally.