Venus
Woven in Hiatus Lyrics

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If i could say
Those words i wouldn't wait
On anything
Those days we spent
What i would give
To live in that lie

Come down from that high

And live in that lie with me

If i could be
The person that you see
Living inside your dreams
Then i would take
A chance and make
Myself into that man

Come down from that high
And live in that lie with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Woven in Hiatus's song Venus describe the longing for a relationship that is based on a falsity or a lie. The persona wishes to live in their past memories of the relationship that was based on lies, rather than confronting the truth of the present situation. The lyrics suggest that the persona wants to recreate that past relationship, even if that means living in a dream or a lie. The first stanza implies that the persona is holding back their feelings, waiting for the right moment to express them.

The second stanza reveals that the persona wants to be the person that their partner sees in their dreams, recognizing that their partner's perception of them is not their current reality. The persona is willing to change himself to become that idealized person in order to hold onto the relationship. The chorus repeats "Come down from that high and live in that lie with me," which suggests that the persona is asking their partner to also ignore the truth and live in a false reality with them.

The song's theme is relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a relationship and wanting to hold onto the past. The lyrics are emotional and express the desire to cling to something that is no longer there, even if it means accepting a false reality. Overall, Woven in Hiatus's Venus is a powerful and introspective song that explores the complexities of holding on versus letting go in a romantic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

If i could say
If only I could express myself

Those words i wouldn't wait
I wouldn't delay conveying my feelings

On anything
I would speak boldly without hesitation

Those days we spent
The times we shared together

What i would give
I'd sacrifice anything

To live in that lie
To relive that beautiful memory, even if it wasn't true

Come down from that high
Stop living in an unrealistic fantasy

And live in that lie with me
Let's both indulge in the illusion and create a moment of happiness

If i could be
If I could become

The person that you see
The one you admire and adore

Living inside your dreams
Existing in your ideal world