Loveless
To Die For/To Die For/To Die For Lyrics
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my heart is cold and loveless
there is no love
no more
when you seal my fate
love turns to hate
when you give me a smile
you are killing me
when you embrace me
calmness in my soul turns to
misery
walking hand in hand with you
and flowers wither all around
The lyrics of "Loveless" by To Die For convey a sense of heartbreak and emotional emptiness caused by a toxic relationship. The opening line, "because of you," immediately establishes that the source of the singer's anguish is another person. This person has had a profound impact on their emotional state, leading to a heart that feels cold and devoid of love. It is as if all the warmth and affection that once existed has disappeared completely.
The repeated phrase "there is no love, no more" emphasizes the bleakness and absence of love experienced by the singer. It suggests that whatever love was present before has now vanished completely. This line further underlines the depth of their despair and the inability to find any solace in romantic relationships.
The lyrics also delve into the effect this person has on the singer's state of mind. When this person seals their fate, it transforms love into hate. This suggests that the relationship has become so toxic and damaging that the singer's feelings of love have turned into intense resentment. The mention of a smile from this person brings about the death of something within the singer, symbolizing the erosion of their hopes, happiness, and emotional well-being.
The song continues to explore the damaging impact of this relationship. When the person embraces the singer, what was once a sense of calmness and peace within their soul turns into misery. This implies that moments of intimacy and connection have become tainted and no longer bring solace or joy to the singer. The contrast between the calmness felt before and the misery experienced during the embrace showcases the deep emotional turmoil caused by this person.
The final lines depict a desolate scene where the singer walks hand in hand with this person, but the very act seems to drain life from their surroundings. The image of withering flowers symbolizes the decay and destruction that this relationship has brought upon everything that was once vibrant and beautiful. It serves as a poignant metaphor for the gradual deterioration of the singer's emotional landscape as they continue to be entangled with this person.
Overall, "Loveless" portrays the devastating impact of an unhealthy and loveless relationship on the singer's heart, mind, and surroundings. It paints a picture of emotional emptiness, turning love into hate, and the gradual decay of happiness and vitality.
Line by Line Meaning
because of you
Due to your actions or presence
my heart is cold and loveless
My emotions have become devoid of warmth and affection
there is no love
There is an absence of love
no more
None remaining, all has disappeared
when you seal my fate
When you determine my future or destiny
love turns to hate
Affection transforms into strong animosity
when you give me a smile
When you present me with a smile
inside of me something dies
A part of me experiences the death or deterioration of something
you are killing me
Your actions or behavior are causing me harm or distress
when you embrace me
When you hold me closely in your arms
calmness in my soul turns to
Tranquility within my inner self transforms into
misery
A state of extreme unhappiness or suffering
walking hand in hand with you
Strolling while holding your hand
and flowers wither all around
The presence of flowers deteriorates or dies in the surroundings
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