Be my picture on the wall
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Be my picture on the wall
And be my shadow when I call
I’ll parade the monsters in my heart for you
I’m gonna tear that mask off and show you
who I really am
Who I really am
Paris at night disguised my longings before your eyes
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I sleep with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
Did you think of me at all?
Did you not listen when they told you I would fall
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I slept with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
And I left, left it be your chase
to figure out
If moral is you thing
I left you with no doubt
They said I was crazy
They said
Holy is the vicar and the vail
Blind fools betray you with lies
And I say
Maybe but you seam a little pale
Come on let’s go dancing in the night
and I’ll show you something holy to me….
One Eye Open
Trentemøller Lyrics
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The lyrics to Trentemøller's song One Eye Open are complex and offer a glimpse into the psyche of the songwriter. At the beginning of the song, the lyrics suggest that the singer wants a person to be a constant presence in their life, "be my picture on the wall, and be my shadow when I call." The singer also talks about showing this person the monsters in their heart, and tearing off the mask that hides their true self. This suggests that the singer wants someone who accepts them as they are and wants to see their true self.
The lyrics mention Paris at night, which could symbolize a time in the singer's life when they were lost or looking for something. The burning streets could represent chaos or destruction in their life, while the singer wonders if this person prayed for them while they were gone. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels isolated and vulnerable, having to sleep with one eye open and their back to the wall. They wonder if this person is thinking about them and if they have faith in them.
Later in the song, the singer mentions leaving something for the person to figure out, suggesting that they have left a puzzle or a challenge for them. They mention being called crazy and make a reference to the vicar and the veil, suggesting that people in authority are not to be trusted. The chorus then changes to an upbeat tempo, suggesting a change in mood. The singer invites the person to go dancing and promises to show them something holy to them. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that the singer has found someone who accepts them for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my picture on the wall
Please be someone that I can always rely on and feel comforted by, like a picture on a wall.
And be my shadow when I call
Be there for me whenever I need you, like a shadow that follows me.
I’ll parade the monsters in my heart for you
I'll reveal all of the darkest parts of myself to you and be vulnerable, no matter how scary it may be.
I’m gonna tear that mask off and show you who I really am
I want to remove any facades or false fronts and show you my true identity.
Paris at night disguised my longings before your eyes
In the city of Paris, I hid my inner desires from you, even though you were there with me.
Streets were burning and I could not tell
The streets around us were chaotic and on fire, but I was unable to see beyond myself.
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
Did you notice me struggling and hope for me to find peace or success?
When I was gone
When I was absent or not with you.
I sleep with one eye closed
I am always alert and wary, even when I am resting.
And my back to the wall
I am ready to face any danger or challenge head-on.
Did you think of me at all?
Was I on your mind or a part of your thoughts in any way?
Did you not listen when they told you I would fall
Did you ignore the warnings or concerns of others who believed I would fail?
And I left, left it be your chase to figure out
I left it up to you to discover or pursue the truth about me.
If moral is you thing I left you with no doubt
If morality is important to you, then rest assured that I am an honest and sincere person.
They said I was crazy
Other people thought I was insane or irrational.
They said Holy is the vicar and the vail
They believed that spiritual or religious leaders were the only ones who could be truly virtuous or holy.
Blind fools betray you with lies
People who are blind to the truth or refuse to see it will deceive you with falsehoods.
And I say, maybe but you seem a little pale
I acknowledge their perspective, but I think that they are lacking vitality or fullness of life.
Come on let’s go dancing in the night and I’ll show you something holy to me…
Let's celebrate life by dancing together in the night, and I will share with you something that I hold sacred and meaningful.
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH
Written by: ANDERS TRENTEMOELLER, MARIE FISKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seahagvickitaiwan6633
Oct 27, 2018
Date I will never forget. I went alone to start my study in Leeds. Before my departure from Taipei (Taiwan) I was suffering depression, in Taipei my flatmate from UK was playing radio when he was folding origami , I overheard the song then I asked who is the singer. I looked up ever since that day before my departure I listened to it when I had shower when I was in bed. I sometimes secretly humming my favorites part of the song “They said,
holy is the vicar and the vail.
Blind fools betray you with lies.
And I say, maybe but you seam a little pale.
Come on let's go dancing in the night. And I'll show you something holy to me”...Meanwhile I was online dating a Danish guy working in California who happened to be a music artist in the past who is really into music. I sent him the song out of blue he told me it’s actually a Danish musician. And asked me to not to “sleep with one eye open” even though we know it’s a very dark humor coz we both know we both have some serious sleeping problem Lol
Then I arrived in Leeds in September 2018 in this modest area near Hyde park, surrounded by Masquer and oriental stores... I spotted “Church “ bar and the performing venue near our campus... couldn’t help myself not to walking in...
And guess what...
I saw this flyer on table “ Trentmoller , 27 Oct “
I was standing there ... all alone, a foreign student. Yorkshire is starting getting really cold, really grey and gloomy and humid.
Then I was humming quietly from Church, to Parkinson building to Hyde park to royal park road. I feel it’s sthing holy happen to me that Trentmoller come to Church to Leeds. After all I wasn’t all alone.
I have my belief sthing holy to me, and that’s what keep me going.
“They said, holy is the vicar and the vail.Blind fools betray you with lies.
And I say, maybe but you seam a little pale.Come on let's go dancing in the night. And I'll show you something holy to me”
Life back in 2018 leeds was my brightest but also darkest times.
I went back in July 2020 with my bf from Leeds. We held hands passing by Church , it was closed, stop operating as a music gig venue. I told my bf the story. Then I played the song while holding his hand all the way from church, Parkinson building , Hyde park, and royal park road...
My eyes gets wet every time when I listen to the song.
@citlallicastanedacazares2602
Be my picture on the wall
And be my shadow when I call
I’ll parade the monsters in my heart for you
I’m gonna tear that mask off and show you
Who I really am
Who I really am
Paris at night disguised my longings before your eyes
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I sleep with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
Did you think of me at all?
Did you not listen when they told you I would fall
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I slept with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
And I left, left it be your chase
To figure out
If moral is you thing
I left you with no doubt
They said I was crazy
They said
Holy is the vicar and the vail
Blind fools betray you with lies
And I say
Maybe but you seem a little pale
Come on let’s go dancing in the night
And I’ll show you something holy to me
@pistachez
Be my picture on the wall
And be my shadow when I call
I’ll parade the monsters in my heart for you
I’m gonna tear that mask off and show you
Who I really am
Who I really am
Paris at night disguised my longings before your eyes
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I sleep with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
Did you think of me at all?
Did you not listen when they told you I would fall
Streets were burning and I could not tell
Did you see? Did you pray for me?
When I was gone
I slept with one eye closed
And my back to the wall
And I left, left it be your chase
To figure out
If moral is you thing
I left you with no doubt
They said I was crazy
They said
Holy is the vicar and the vail
Blind fools betray you with lies
And I say
Maybe but you seem a little pale
Come on let’s go dancing in the night
And I’ll show you something holy to me
@jelly434
I can feel a memory being out in the city late on a cold, wet night about three years before I was actually born. This song really hits something.
@royhandy8365
Just heard this amazing track. Goosebumps. I cannot express how this makes me feel.
@seahagvickitaiwan6633
Oct 27, 2018
Date I will never forget. I went alone to start my study in Leeds. Before my departure from Taipei (Taiwan) I was suffering depression, in Taipei my flatmate from UK was playing radio when he was folding origami , I overheard the song then I asked who is the singer. I looked up ever since that day before my departure I listened to it when I had shower when I was in bed. I sometimes secretly humming my favorites part of the song “They said,
holy is the vicar and the vail.
Blind fools betray you with lies.
And I say, maybe but you seam a little pale.
Come on let's go dancing in the night. And I'll show you something holy to me”...Meanwhile I was online dating a Danish guy working in California who happened to be a music artist in the past who is really into music. I sent him the song out of blue he told me it’s actually a Danish musician. And asked me to not to “sleep with one eye open” even though we know it’s a very dark humor coz we both know we both have some serious sleeping problem Lol
Then I arrived in Leeds in September 2018 in this modest area near Hyde park, surrounded by Masquer and oriental stores... I spotted “Church “ bar and the performing venue near our campus... couldn’t help myself not to walking in...
And guess what...
I saw this flyer on table “ Trentmoller , 27 Oct “
I was standing there ... all alone, a foreign student. Yorkshire is starting getting really cold, really grey and gloomy and humid.
Then I was humming quietly from Church, to Parkinson building to Hyde park to royal park road. I feel it’s sthing holy happen to me that Trentmoller come to Church to Leeds. After all I wasn’t all alone.
I have my belief sthing holy to me, and that’s what keep me going.
“They said, holy is the vicar and the vail.Blind fools betray you with lies.
And I say, maybe but you seam a little pale.Come on let's go dancing in the night. And I'll show you something holy to me”
Life back in 2018 leeds was my brightest but also darkest times.
I went back in July 2020 with my bf from Leeds. We held hands passing by Church , it was closed, stop operating as a music gig venue. I told my bf the story. Then I played the song while holding his hand all the way from church, Parkinson building , Hyde park, and royal park road...
My eyes gets wet every time when I listen to the song.
@InMyRoomRecordings
What a touching story ❤
@seahagvickitaiwan6633
@@InMyRoomRecordings thank you :)
@galvanizedcorpse
... and I'll show you... something... holy... to me...." that shit always gives me the fucking chills
@GemmaFurbank
Beautiful! The synths and vocals are superb! It has a kinda nostalgic, 80's synth feel, really nicely done.
@pinkrootintootin
Gemma Furbank I agree 100 per. This is so beautiful.
@michaelgass4321
i wanna HUG this song, 💛💙💜💚❤
@johnhills2345
Simply genius. Reaches deep into my soul and squashes it a bit before releasing the pressure. Melancholic, yet uplifting at the same time, I wanna die and live while listening to this tune.