Chiaroscuro
Tom Day & Monsoonsiren Lyrics
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A performance
People come and go
Stay with me
And me keep sane
Oh we'll plant things
That will only remain
Under this halogen light
We'll sift through the leaves
Theres something out of sight
That we won't heed
Stay with me
, keep me from falling apart
In this chiaroscuro
You're my beating heart
The lyrics of Tom Day & Monsoonsiren's song Chiaroscuro talk about a person who is fading away slowly and needs someone to be with them to keep them sane. The singer calls out to someone to stay with them, to plant things that will remain forever. The urgent tone of the lyrics suggest that the singer is in desperate need of someone to be with them, and their cry for help is falling on deaf ears.
The use of the word "chiaroscuro" in the lyrics hints at the contrast between light and darkness. The person is in a state of confusion, where they are searching for the light amidst the darkness. They want someone to stay with them during this time to guide them and give them the strength to continue. Through the lines "In this chiaroscuro, you're my beating heart," the singer is conveying that the person they are calling out to is the only light in their life at the moment, and they need their presence.
Overall, the song Chiaroscuro is a plea from a person who is struggling with their emotions and needs someone to help them through it. The lyrics are beautifully written and convey a strong message that can resonate with anyone going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to me, i'm dwindling slow
I'm feeling weak and fading away, please come to me
A performance
Life is like a show, with people coming and going
Stay with me
Please don't leave me alone
And me keep sane
Your presence helps me stay mentally stable
Oh we'll plant things
Together we'll establish something new
That will only remain
Our creation will endure long after we're gone
Under this halogen light
In this artificial lighting, we'll examine things closely
We'll sift through the leaves
We'll carefully sort through the details
Theres something out of sight
There's something hidden that we can't see
That we won't heed
But we'll ignore it and carry on with our plans
Stay with me
Once again, I ask you not to leave me alone
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: NATHAN T MENON, THOMAS JAMES DAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheRisingofSeph
tom days songs are like a warm cosy bed in a winter snowstorm...
Ruuuku
Thank you for producing lovely music. ❤️
Vhestale Art
I usually don't like calm songs, but yours are an exception for me... 💕
Iwona Duda
The light of music that lives in the soul ... how to feel colors beautifully with music. Thank you Tom Day
Matt
Tom day & Monsoonsiren! Y'aaaas!!! 🤗 thank you for keeping this up.
J B
Mr Day - I was literally JUST listening to the song You with Laura Lethlean. Hands down one of the most beautoful and powerful songs i have ever heard. I hope one day you can revisit/rework that song and do even more work in the future with Lethlean. Thank you.
António Pinto
Thank you for that. I didn't knew that song. Amazing collaboration.
Nightlight
SUCH A VIBE!
Berthea Leduc
Oui! TD, tres bon! Bravo again.
Reidefauz Cz
Oh my god, so beautiful 😍