Reunion
The xx - Coexist Lyrics

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We visit a life we both left behind
Ignore the heart
Move to the ever-moving
Or, blazin', we go over
And over and over and over again

If I wait too long
I'll lose you from my sight

Maybe tonight
I could stop dreaming
And start believing in forever
And ever and ever and ever again

Reunion, reunion
Reunion, reunion
Never not ever, never not ever again

And it's burning inside 'til you give it up
How long should I wait?
There's no need to hide, from this
Only you in here

There's an end to us with someone else inside
You shine your light
There goes that feeling, won't let me see them
Never not ever, never not ever again

Did I see you, see me, in a new light?
Did I see you, see me, in a new light?
Did I see you, see me, in a new light? (Never not ever again)
Did I (Never not ever) see you (Ever again)
See me (Never not ever) in a new light? (Never not ever again)

Did I see you, see me?
Never not ever, never not ever again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Reunion" by The xx from their album Coexist delve into themes of longing, nostalgia, and the cycle of relationships. The song reflects on revisiting a past life that both parties left behind, emphasizing the tension between moving forward and holding onto the past. The opening lines, "We visit a life we both left behind, ignore the heart, move to the ever-moving," convey a sense of detachment and a reluctance to confront emotions. The repetition of "over and over again" suggests a repetitive cycle that is difficult to break.

The chorus, "If I wait too long, I'll lose you from my sight, maybe tonight I could stop dreaming and start believing in forever and ever and ever and ever again," reveals the fear of losing the connection if one delays too long. It conveys a yearning to leave behind the state of dreaming and uncertainty and commit to a lasting bond.

The lines "There's an end to us with someone else inside, you shine your light, there goes that feeling, won't let me see them" hint at the presence of another person in the relationship, causing conflict and emotional turmoil. The repetition of "never not ever" signifies the feeling of permanence in the situation; the emotions remain constant and unchanging.

Overall, "Reunion" encapsulates the struggle of reconciling with a past life, the fear of losing someone, the desire to break free from a cycle, and the longing for a deeper connection.

Line by Line Meaning

We visit a life we both left behind
We revisit a past life that we both moved on from

Ignore the heart
We choose to disregard our emotions

Move to the ever-moving
We keep going forward, constantly adapting

Or, blazin', we go over
Or, passionately, we relive the same experiences

And over and over and over again
Repeating the cycle tirelessly

If I wait too long
If I hesitate for too much time

I'll lose you from my sight
I will no longer have you by my side

Maybe tonight
Perhaps tonight

I could stop dreaming
I could stop fantasizing

And start believing in forever
And start having faith in eternity

And ever and ever and ever again
And continuously thereafter