Perfume
Xul Zolar Lyrics

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A foreign place apart from europe
Eyes won′t see, eyes turn blind
In deeper places we used to go
Two sides of world tonight, you know
Try forever, try to see you belong
Embrace the heat, tear the time

Time to pretend

Time to perfume
Time to pretend
Time to perfume

There is concrete next to my pillow
Save your tears for the night
Like the inner circle of my school
A place to sleep for now, you know
Deserted dreams, long gone
I still see, you were blind

Time to pretend
Time to perfume
Time to pretend
Time to perfume

You were facing it
A Lust for sacred youth
Worlds apart

Worlds apart
With you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Xul Zolar's "Perfume" seem to evoke a sense of disconnection and longing for a place or person that is far away. The first verse describes a foreign place that is apart from Europe, where the eyes won't see and turn blind. The deeper places they used to go suggest a deeper emotional connection, but now there are two sides of the world tonight. The lyrics urge to try forever and try to see where belonging lies. The idea is to embrace the heat and tear the time.

The chorus talks about time and perfume, almost in the same breath. The combination of the two suggests that time is a scent, much like perfume, and the idea might be to use the scent to go back in time or change it. The second verse talks about a concrete pillow and saving tears for the night. The inner circle of a school can also be a lonely place, and seems like a place to sleep for now. The deserted dreams are long gone, but the character still sees that the person they cared for was blind to the disconnect between them.

The song comes across as a yearning for a lost love or place, but the lyrics are vague enough to have other interpretations. Perhaps it is a metaphor for the world we live in, where everything seems to be rapidly changing and we long to hold onto something that feels familiar. The song's use of imagery and metaphors creates a sense of longing and disconnectedness, making it a relatable tune for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.

Line by Line Meaning

A foreign place apart from europe
We are in an exotic, unfamiliar location away from Europe.

Eyes won′t see, eyes turn blind
The surroundings are so unusual and different that the eyes cannot comprehend or adjust.

In deeper places we used to go
We are now exploring more obscure locations.

Two sides of world tonight, you know
We are caught between two different worlds or cultures this evening.

Try forever, try to see you belong
We are trying to fit in and belong in this new place, even if it takes forever.

Embrace the heat, tear the time
We are accepting the challenge and intensity of this new experience, even if it means sacrificing time and comfort.

Time to pretend
It's time to act out this experience and embody it fully, even if it is not entirely real.

Time to perfume
We need to enhance this experience and make it more intoxicating and alluring, like perfume.

There is concrete next to my pillow
Our temporary dwelling is not ideal or comfortable, but it is all we have.

Save your tears for the night
We should not waste our energy or emotions on our current situation during the day, but rather wait until the night to process and deal with it.

Like the inner circle of my school
Our current situation is reminiscent of being in a highly exclusive group or clique.

A place to sleep for now, you know
Our current dwelling is just temporary and serves as a place to rest for now.

Deserted dreams, long gone
Our past aspirations and goals have been abandoned or forgotten in light of our current reality.

I still see, you were blind
Despite our current situation being so difficult, it is still clear that there are those who are not able to see the reality of it.

You were facing it
You were acknowledging and dealing with the difficulties of our situation head-on.

A Lust for sacred youth
There is a desire to reclaim or capture the innocence and purity of youth, which can feel unattainable in our current circumstances.

Worlds apart
There is a significant divide between our previous life and our current reality.

Worlds apart
This divide is emphasized once more, highlighting the significant difference between the two.

With you
Despite everything, we are in this together and have each other for support.

Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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