Yelva
This Cold Night Lyrics
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Sweet little thing
What have they done to you
Yelva sweet little babe
What have they done
Old enough to remember
Too young to comprehend
The cruelty within them
Sweet little thing
What have they done to you
Yelva sweet little babe
What have they done
Old enough to remember
Too young to comprehend
The cruelty within them
Oh, god
Oh, god above
You didn't care, you didn't punish them
Yelva
Sweet little thing
What have they done to you
Yelva sweet little babe
What have they done
Old enough to remember
Too young to comprehend
The cruelty within them
Yelva
Sweet little thing
What have they done to you
Yelva sweet little babe
What have they done
The lyrics of "Yelva" by This Cold Night reflect the pain and confusion felt by the singer for the mistreatment of someone they cared about deeply. Yelva is portrayed as a sweet and innocent person who has suffered greatly at the hands of others. The repetition of the phrase "what have they done to you" emphasizes the incomprehensible nature of the abuse inflicted upon her. The singer is unable to understand the cruel behavior of others towards Yelva, and laments the fact that while Yelva is old enough to remember the mistreatment, she is too young to fully comprehend it.
The added line, "Oh god above, you didn't care, you didn't punish them" further emphasizes the singer's frustration at the lack of justice for Yelva's mistreatment. The singer is left to question why such a terrible thing could happen to someone so innocent and loving.
Overall, the lyrics of "Yelva" convey a deep sadness and sense of helplessness in the face of senseless cruelty. The song expresses a longing for justice, and a hope that someday those who have done wrong will be held accountable for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yelva
The title of the song, referring to the subject of the lyrics.
Sweet little thing
A term of endearment for Yelva, emphasizing her innocence and vulnerability.
What have they done to you
Expressing disbelief and sorrow about the harm that has been inflicted upon Yelva.
Yelva sweet little babe
Another variation of the term of endearment used to address Yelva.
What have they done
Repeating the question, highlighting the horror of the situation.
Old enough to remember
Yelva has lived long enough to recall the past and the events that have transpired.
Too young to comprehend
Despite being aware of the events, Yelva is too innocent and inexperienced to make sense of the cruelty and its implications.
The cruelty within them
Referring to the perpetrators and their malevolent, harmful actions towards Yelva.
Oh, god
An expression of anguish directed towards a higher power who is believed to have the ability to intervene and bring justice.
Oh, god above
Emphasizing the transcendental nature of the higher power prayed to.
You didn't care, you didn't punish them
Reproaching the higher power for not intervening and punishing the perpetrators of the cruelty, despite being omnipotent and omniscient.
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fred
Gracias anna
Anna Rudomino
yelva sweet little babe
what have they done to you
yelva sweet little thing
what have they done
old enough to remember
too young to comprehend
the cruelty within them
oh bloodlust
oh god above
you didn't care you didn't punish them