Aphrodite
Tresor Beatenberg Lyrics
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I know that you could do without me
I know you're gonna live forever, but look at me
I am dissolving like the foam on the sea
So babe, what's a little bit of your time?
With a watch around my wrist, I'm callin' out for you to be mine
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
Latching on to you with my life, pull me through
You're such a treasure to discover
You came in just like a raging sea, jealous and proud
Hold me deep in with your waves
And I can barely breathe when you're so unkind
Oh, I can't believe you're just an image in my mind
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
I'm by the waterโs drowsy blaze
With a towel around my waist
Seagull's shadow, tern of the tide
Mind lustful, body chaste
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
You're the brightest planet
You're a pomegranate
With a heart of granite
Like my girlfriend Janet
You're the brightest planet
You're a pomegranate
With a heart of granite
Like my girlfriend Janet (Janet)
In Tresor Beatenberg's song "Aphrodite," the lyrics express a sense of longing and desire for a love interest that seems unattainable. The song acknowledges the fact that the object of his affection has many lovers, and although he knows he may not be a priority, he still yearns for her attention. The lyrics say, "I know you're gonna live forever, but look at me. I am dissolving like the foam on the sea." Here, he is acknowledging that he feels insignificant in comparison to her, and he fears being forgotten.
Despite this, the singer still pleads for her attention, asking if she is there and listening when he calls out to her. He wants to know that she hears him even if she seems distant or unresponsive. The lyrics reflect his feelings of helplessness and vulnerability in the face of love that may be unrequited or never fully reciprocated. The final lines of the song introduce a more lighthearted element to the lyrics with the inclusion of rhyming words, adding a playful touch to the despondent tone of the rest of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you got a hundred lovers, or maybe more
I am aware that you have numerous lovers.
I know that you could do without me
I know that you do not need me.
I know you're gonna live forever, but look at me
You will live forever, but I am mortal.
I am dissolving like the foam on the sea
I am falling apart and disappearing like sea foam.
So babe, what's a little bit of your time?
Could I have a bit of your time please?
With a watch around my wrist, I'm callin' out for you to be mine
I am asking you to be mine without wasting my time.
Tell me are you there when I call?
Do you hear me when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
Are you listening to me at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
I want to be sure that you are listening to me.
Your cool silence of stone
Your calm and silent demeanor.
Moving all the weight of my bones
Your presence gives a sense of relief.
To whatever music you give me
To any tune that you bring to my life.
Latching on to you with my life, pull me through
I am clinging to you for dear life.
You're such a treasure to discover
You are a great discovery and a treasure.
You came in just like a raging sea, jealous and proud
You burst into my life like a storm, full of jealousy and pride.
Hold me deep in with your waves
Envelop me deeply in your storm.
And I can barely breathe when you're so unkind
I have difficulty breathing when it seems like you do not care.
Oh, I can't believe you're just an image in my mind
I cannot believe you are only a passing thought.
I'm by the waterโs drowsy blaze
I am enjoying the sun's warmth by the water's edge.
With a towel around my waist
I am wearing a towel around my waist.
Seagull's shadow, tern of the tide
The shadow of seagulls and the tide.
Mind lustful, body chaste
My desires are strong, but my body resists.
You're the brightest planet
You are the brightest star in my sky.
You're a pomegranate
You are like a pomegranate, with many facets to discover.
With a heart of granite
But you have a heart of stone.
Like my girlfriend Janet
Just like my girlfriend Janet.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW FIELD, MUKENGERWA TRESOR RIZIKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I know you got a hundred lovers, or maybe more
I know that you could do without me
I know you're gonna live forever, but look at me
I am dissolving like the foam on the sea
So babe, what's a little bit of your time?
With a watch around my wrist, I'm callin' out for you to be mine
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
Latching on to you with my life, pull me through
You're such a treasure to discover
You came in just like a raging sea, jealous and proud
Hold me deep in with your waves
And I can barely breathe when you're so unkind
Oh, I can't believe you're just an image in my mind
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
I'm by the waterโs drowsy blaze
With a towel around my waist
Seagull's shadow, tern of the tide
Mind lustful, body chaste
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
Tell me are you there when I call?
Tell me are you listenin' at all?
I just wanna know you can hear me
Your cool silence of stone
Moving all the weight of my bones
To whatever music you give me
You're the brightest planet
You're a pomegranate
With a heart of granite
Like my girlfriend Janet
You're the brightest planet
You're a pomegranate
With a heart of granite
Like my girlfriend Janet (Janet)
@Mugen886
who else wishes there was something they could do to spread beatenberg's music to the world? They are so underrated it is criminal. I wanna share the emotion this gave me with the world
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@diegoperez-dj5ii
I feel completely identified with you!!!
@PaulDeluxe44
feel you
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@suzanros8858
There's a park in Amsterdam, it's called the Sarphatipark. It is located near the Albert Cuyp Market, one of the most crowded places in the city. However, the park is just an oasis of ease, of beauty, serenity and I could always drain myself in the silence of it all. I could sit there for hours with nothing but a good novel, waiting for time to pass me by, sunshine in my mind as the trees reflected in the water and speckled my skin. After I visited the Park, I would always walk out to the Albert Cuyp Market where the city would ever so delightfully roar. And this song is just that - my oasis of ease, serenity, the quiet in my mind when all else screams. Thank you, Beatenberg & Tresor.
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@theellaexpress9367
I love the vibe and the sound so much. Easily my favourite band, keep doing what your doing