Vertigo
X-Wave Lyrics
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Abused by your precious pressures
Hopelessly hopeful, romantically numb
Way too close for closure to come
Around and round we go
With the rise and fall of your vertigo
Spinning out of control,
Minimize my movements,
Amused by your grand illusions
No love and no hate
Just phantom pains,
Too soon, too late to amputate
Around and round we go
With the rise and fall of your vertigo
Spinning out of control,
Forever maybe only made in our dreams
Hesitating hearts starving to start falling apart
Around and round we go
With the rise and fall of your vertigo
Around and round we go
With the rise and fall of your vertigo
Spinning out of control,
Forever maybe only made in our dreams
(Only made in our dreams)
(Only made in our dreams)
(Only made in our dreams)
The lyrics of X-Wave's song "Vertigo" convey a sense of being caught in an emotionally abusive relationship, where the singer is physically and emotionally hurt but unable to move away because of their feelings for the abuser. The opening line, "Bruises keep me moving, abused by your precious pressures," is a powerful metaphor that describes the paradoxical relationship between the singer and the abuser. On one hand, they are being harmed, but on the other, the pain is the only thing that keeps them close to their abuser.
The second line, "Hopelessly hopeful, romantically numb," seems to describe the singer's feelings of helplessness and numbness towards the love they have for their abuser. The lyrics then move onto talking about the "vertigo" of the situation, with the phrase, "Around and round we go, with the rise and fall of your vertigo." This could be interpreted as the singer being caught in a cycle of abuse, where they are constantly being pulled in and pushed away by their abuser's whims.
Overall, the lyrics depict a sense of confusion, hurt, and longing for something that may not be possible. The line, "Forever maybe only made in our dreams," suggests that the singer may be holding onto a hope that things will get better, but deep down, they know it may never happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Bruises keep me moving,
I continue despite experiencing pain from your demands and expectations.
Abused by your precious pressures
The demands you put on me feel like abuse, despite being important to you.
Hopelessly hopeful, romantically numb
Even though I have no hope for this relationship, I remain emotionally detached.
Way too close for closure to come
We are too intimately involved for this relationship to end cleanly.
Around and round we go
Our relationship is cyclical and never-ending.
With the rise and fall of your vertigo
The ups and downs of your emotions are disorienting.
Spinning out of control,
I am losing control of the situation.
Forever maybe only made in our dreams
Perhaps this relationship only exists in our imaginations.
Minimize my movements,
I try to do as little as possible to avoid raising your expectations.
Amused by your grand illusions
I find your unrealistic expectations entertaining.
No love and no hate
I feel nothing for you.
Just phantom pains,
I feel emotional pain that has no clear source.
Too soon, too late to amputate
Ending this relationship would be inappropriate or impractical.
Hesitating hearts starving to start falling apart
We both want to end things but are afraid to take the first step.
Around and round we go
Our relationship continues in its unending cycle.
Forever maybe only made in our dreams
Perhaps this relationship only exists in our imaginations.
(Only made in our dreams)
Our relationship may not be real.
(Only made in our dreams)
Our doubts about the reality of this relationship persist.
(Only made in our dreams)
Our relationship is questionable and may not exist outside of our thoughts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, NORTH MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BRIAN VODINH, JESSE HASEK
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