A Sharp Knife
Van She Lyrics


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Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knive
it wont be to long if you hold it back

and ohhhh so you had a hard time
it was there for us to share
no one said its fair

with 2 before 7 and 9
its alright, its a sign

with 2 before 7 and 9
its alright, its a sign


ohhhh livin in a half life
come and go as they all know
it was just a show

and ohhh runnin to the start line
and don't you start when you get there
no one said its fair



You and me(x6)
(ohhhh so you had a hard time)
Always be there

You and me(x6)
(Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knive)
Always be there

You and me(x6)
(ohhhh so you had a hard time)
Always be there

You and me(x6)
(Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knive)
Always be there



ohhhh slippin us the sweet smile
and talk outloud and don't pretend
you are everything

and ohhhh so you thought we couldn't tell
that one is clear that two is near
maybe soon you'll be



You and me(x6)
(ohhhh so you had a hard time)
Always be there

You and me(x6)
(Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knive)
Always be there

You and me(x6)
(ohhhh so you had a hard time)
Always be there

You and me(x6)




(Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knive)
Always be there

Overall Meaning

The song "A Sharp Knife" by Van She is a poignant depiction of the struggle with hardships and the underlying perseverance that keeps people going through it all. The song opens with the chorus, where the singer expresses waiting for a sharp knife and how it won't be too long if one holds it back. This can be interpreted in various ways, but it could be referring to how pain and suffering can feel like a sharp knife, and how it's best to hold back and not give in to it. The next verse talks about how life can be half-lived and just a show, deeper meanings that can be thought about as a person goes through life's twists and turns. The interlude where the lyrics repeat, "You and me, always be there," serves as a reminder that there's strength in numbers and that someone is there to support you through the tough times. The song concludes with the hopeful line, "maybe soon you'll be," which suggests that despite the hardships, better times are coming, and to hold on until then.


Line by Line Meaning

Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knife
Anticipating change, looking forward to making a decisive decision or taking action


it wont be to long if you hold it back
Change or action is inevitable, but it can be delayed through inaction


and ohhhh so you had a hard time
Acknowledging past struggles or hardships


it was there for us to share
People are often intertwined in each other's hardships, even if they seem to be personal problems


no one said its fair
Life is not always fair, and problems and hardships can impact everyone


with 2 before 7 and 9
Referring to the clock showing 6:29 or 9:29 as a symbol/sign of hope or positivity


its alright, its a sign
Finding comfort and reassurance in positive signs or symbols


ohhhh livin in a half life
Feeling unfulfilled or like something is missing


come and go as they all know
People can come and go from one's life, but the feeling of being unfulfilled can remain


it was just a show
Life can feel like a performance or facade, masking deeper emotions or issues


and ohhh runnin to the start line
Starting fresh or anew, with hope for positive change


and don't you start when you get there
Changing oneself cannot be delayed or done only when the time is right, it requires action in the present


no one said its fair
Reiterating that life is not always fair, but change and improvement are always possible


You and me(x6)
Highlighting the importance of interpersonal relationships and support


(ohhhh so you had a hard time)
Repeating acknowledgement of past struggles, but with emphasis on support from others


Always be there
Assurance of support, even through difficult times


ohhhh slippin us the sweet smile
Referencing insincere or false happiness, and people pretending to be happy when they are not


and talk outloud and don't pretend
Encouragement to be honest and genuine in communication, and not put on a false front


you are everything
Reiterating the importance of not putting on a false facade or trying to be someone you are not


and ohhhh so you thought we couldn't tell
People can often see through insincerity or false pretenses


that one is clear that two is near
Referencing the two on the clock (6:29 or 9:29), as a sign of approaching positivity and hope


maybe soon you'll be
Hopeful sentiment that positive change is approaching


(Ohhhh waitin on a sharp knife)
Reiterating anticipation and hope for change or action


Always be there
Assurance of support, even through difficult times




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