Part Of Me
Virgil Lyrics


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Invisible swords and ropes with rings
Invisible chords and strings
Just another puppet on a wire
I carry water in my hands
I run along miles of sand
We were making X's where your eyes were

Chorus:
There's a part of me that blames you
There's a part of me that knows you make me safe
There's a part of me that hates you
For loving me that way
Loving me that way

Another 100,000 years of rope
Is tying us to the bedpost
Everybody learns to fly in circles
Why is this so obvious
To everyone around, but us?
Everybody loves to watch a circus

Repeat Chorus

I'm gonna make a wish
To the giver of gifts

Please just let me go
Please just let me go
Please just let me go
Please just let me go

Repeat Chorus

(Please just let me go)
That Way
(Please just let me go)
That way

Repeat Chorus

There's a part of me that knows you make me safe
There's a part of me that hates you
For loving me




(Please just let me go)
Loving me that way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Virgil's song "Part of Me" depict a complex and ambiguous emotional state, where the singer is torn between love and hate, safety and vulnerability. The imagery of "invisible swords and ropes with rings" and "invisible chords and strings" suggests a sense of being manipulated or controlled, perhaps by the loved one whom the singer both blames and needs for protection. The puppet metaphor reinforces the feeling of powerlessness and the underlying tension between dependence and independence.


The second verse introduces the motif of flying and circling, which may signify the circular nature of the relationship or the endless cycle of hope and disappointment. The reference to "making X's where your eyes were" implies a sense of loss, either of intimacy or of trust. The repetition of the chorus, with its conflicting emotions, highlights the complexity of the singer's feelings and the struggle to reconcile them. The final plea to be let go suggests a desire for freedom or release from the emotional entanglements, but also a fear of losing the sense of safety and familiarity provided by the loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Invisible swords and ropes with rings
There are weapons and restraints that cannot be seen, but have a profound impact


Invisible chords and strings
There are attachments that cannot be seen, but nonetheless bind us


Just another puppet on a wire
I feel controlled by something or someone beyond my reach


I carry water in my hands
I am trying to keep something essential from spilling, but it feels fragile


I run along miles of sand
I am expending a lot of effort, but not making much forward progress


We were making X's where your eyes were
Our interactions are not leading to connection, but just leaving marks


There's a part of me that blames you
I hold you responsible for some of my negative feelings


There's a part of me that knows you make me safe
I recognize that you have a positive impact on my well-being


There's a part of me that hates you
I feel a strong ambivalence towards you


For loving me that way
Your love is both a source of comfort and discomfort


Another 100,000 years of rope
Our ties are so strong and enduring, they feel almost eternal


Is tying us to the bedpost
We are trapped and restrained, unable to move forward


Everybody learns to fly in circles
Everyone is going through the same cycles and patterns


Why is this so obvious
Our situation should be apparent to us, but we are blind to it


To everyone around, but us?
Others can see our dynamic clearly, but we are oblivious


Everybody loves to watch a circus
Our dysfunction is entertaining to others


I'm gonna make a wish
I am seeking a solution or a way out


To the giver of gifts
I am turning to a higher power for assistance


Please just let me go
I am begging for release, for an end to this struggle


That way
Towards a future where we are not bound to each other




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mikeyjordan317

rest in paradise virgil, one of the most legendary opening sets ever

Tommy nguyen

facts virgil will forever be missed for eternity!!! a fashion icon and legend to our generation 🤍

Nkb

Facts bro I went straight back to this when I heard the news. I was in the pit. By far the craziest concert I’ve ever been to . Opening up for Travis on his bday couldn’t get any better

Mo K

The best opening set of all time

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lance felipe

he'll be missed 4L

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Lilly Rose

This guy is living the life. He's 38 and doing things that people his age "shouldn't do". So inspiring!

James Green

Iron Blingers she’s implying that society doesn’t think a 38 year old should still be djing, which is a stupid belief to have. On top of that, she said it was inspiring, meaning she believes it too, which is insane since most of the worlds most respected ‘real’ djs are in their 40s. That’s the point I was making and you’re a complete mong if you missed that pal.

Iron Blingers

James Green what would constitute a real dj to you

Iron Blingers

James Green and why did you change your comment lad, I find the one in which you tried to act tough quite funny

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