House of Cards
Tiffany Ashton Lyrics
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On the hand we were given
Happiness just out of reach
We were bound to lose
Before we knew
The cards were stacked by destiny
We built our dreams to the sky
But it's not enough to keep the love alive
We never thought would fall apart
Baby stay with me
Let the walls come tumbling down
Now that all hope is caving in
This fragile love we're living in
Gonna crush both our hearts
In this house of cards
(Cards)
(Cards)
Running for cover
Leaning into each other
Clouds rolling in from every side
We built our dreams to the sky
So even now I'll hold you tight
Dancing with you in our house of cards
We never thought would fall apart
Baby stay with me
Let the walls come tumbling down
Now that all hope is caving in
This fragile love we're living in
Gonna crush both our hearts
In this house of cards
Cards
And as the cold wind starts to rise I'll take a good look in your eyes
Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
Dancing with you in our house of cards
We never thought would fall apart
Baby stay with me
Let the walls come tumbling down
Now that all hope has caved in
This fragile love we've lived in
Became the ruin of our hearts
In this house of cards
In this house of cards
In our house of cards
The lyrics of Tiffany Ashton's song "House of Cards" touch upon themes of tragedy, lost happiness, and the fragility of love. The first verse sets the tone by suggesting that our destiny had already determined the outcome before we even realized it. We were bound to lose, as if the cards were stacked against us by fate or circumstance. This verse also highlights the disappointment that comes with realizing that our lofty dreams and ambitions alone are not enough to sustain a relationship or keep the love alive.
The chorus emphasizes the delicate nature of the relationship by using the metaphor of a house of cards. It represents something that was never expected to fall apart but ultimately does. Dancing in this metaphorical house of cards suggests that despite the awareness that it may crumble, the singer is still willing to hold on to hope and stay together. However, the walls are closing in and hope is caving in, signifying that all is about to collapse.
The second verse portrays the couple trying to find solace in each other as they face challenges and difficulties. They lean into each other for support as the storms approach from all sides. The line "even now I'll hold you tight" indicates a determination to keep the love alive, despite the impending collapse.
The bridge expresses a sense of desperation and fear of losing the relationship. The cold wind rising could represent a sense of foreboding or the end approaching. The singer takes a good look into their partner's eyes, possibly searching for answers or hoping for a last-minute change of heart. The fear of saying goodbye is evident, as it would mean acknowledging the failure of their house of cards.
Ultimately, the song paints a picture of a relationship that was built on the foundation of fragile dreams and hopes. Despite the awareness that it is teetering on the edge of collapse, the singer expresses a willingness to fight for it until the very end. However, there is a sense of resignation that this house of cards will crumble, leaving both hearts crushed in its ruins.
Line by Line Meaning
Tragedy's written
The course of events leading to a disastrous outcome is predetermined
On the hand we were given
We are dealing with the circumstances we were given
Happiness just out of reach
Finding true happiness seems unattainable
We were bound to lose
It was inevitable for us to experience defeat
Before we knew
Before we even realized
The cards were stacked by destiny
Fate has predetermined the outcome for us
We built our dreams to the sky
We had lofty aspirations for our future
But it's not enough to keep the love alive
However, having dreams alone is insufficient to maintain our love
Dancing with you in our house of cards
Experiencing a precarious and fragile relationship with you
We never thought would fall apart
We never anticipated that it would crumble
Baby stay with me
Please remain by my side
Let the walls come tumbling down
Allow our defenses to collapse
Now that all hope is caving in
As our hope fades away completely
This fragile love we're living in
This delicate love we are currently experiencing
Gonna crush both our hearts
Will ultimately break both of our hearts
Running for cover
Attempting to find safety
Leaning into each other
Seeking support from one another
Clouds rolling in from every side
Difficulties and problems are approaching from all directions
So even now I'll hold you tight
Despite the challenges, I will still embrace you tightly
And as the cold wind starts to rise I'll take a good look in your eyes
When adversity arises, I will deeply examine your eyes
Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
Because I am not ready to bid farewell
This fragile love we're living in
This delicate love we are currently experiencing
Gonna crush both our hearts
Will ultimately break both of our hearts
In this house of cards
Within this unstable and precarious situation
Became the ruin of our hearts
Has become the destruction of our emotions
In this house of cards
Within this unstable and precarious situation
In our house of cards
Within the fragile structure we have built
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Rebecca Jane Mendez, Tiffany Ashton
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