Persephone
Your Name In Vain Lyrics
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There she waits for simple time
A show of fate could make this right
She knows what shes looking for
And she gives herself 'way as she stares at the door
And the moonlight rides its way across her floor
Did it really take so long to find
And now its safe, just say, you love him
He needs just a little more time
He sits _______ across the line
But now he sees what he's been missing
Never really noticed when he looks away
The warm rush of blood as she flows through his veins
Sweet Beauty, her taste
What a fall from grace
Did it really take so long to find
The words you need to save your life
And now its safe, just say, you love her
{Guitar Solo}
Say you love me
Say I love you
Wont you say
Wont you say
Wont you say you love me
Did it really take so long to find
The words you need to save your life
And now its safe, just say, you love her
Wont you say
Wont you say
Wont you say...
The lyrics of "Persephone" by Your Name In Vain speaks about a woman waiting patiently for the right moment and the chance to leave her current situation. The song presents the idea that she has been holding onto a specific hope while tears are drying from her eyes. The lines "A show of fate could make this right / She knows what she's looking for" imply that the woman is looking for an opportunity to change her situation and finally get what she wants. The line "And she gives herself away as she stares at the door / And the moonlight rides its way across her floor" is fascinating as it shows how much she is willing to sacrifice to achieve her ultimate goal. The guitar solo in the song brings an emotional element that complements the mood of the lyrics.
The song goes on to portray a man who was oblivious to what he needed, only to realize he missed an opportunity in Persephone. As the song goes, "The warm rush of blood as she flows through his veins / Sweet Beauty, her taste / What a fall from grace." The man's feelings are portrayed to be intense but unconsummated, and this portrays the regret that the man now feels after missing his chance with Persephone. The song seems to end on a hopeful note with the lines, "Did it really take so long to find the words you need to save your life? / And now it's safe, just say, you love her."
Line by Line Meaning
She wipes the tears from her heavy eyes
She tries to hide her emotions by brushing away her tears, but the weight of her pain is apparent.
There she waits for simple time
She patiently waits for a moment of peace, hoping things will become uncomplicated.
A show of fate could make this right
She believes that destiny might align in her favor, and that could fix everything.
She knows what shes looking for
She is aware of what she wants, and she's looking for it.
And she gives herself 'way as she stares at the door
She puts herself out there, hoping whoever she's waiting for will come to her.
And the moonlight rides its way across her floor
The moonlight symbolizes the passage of time, and as it moves across the floor, it indicates that she's been waiting for a while.
Did it really take so long to find
The singer wonders if it took too much time to find what they were looking for.
The words you need to save your life
The words refer to an emotional connection which serves as a source of relief and comfort for the artist.
He needs just a little more time
The person is not yet ready to commit, and they require more time to figure things out.
He sits _______ across the line
The person is confused and lost, not knowing what side of the line to stay on.
But now he sees what he's been missing
The person realizes what's been lacking in their life, and it's the emotional connection they could have with the other person.
Never really noticed when he looks away
The individual may try to run from this emotional connection, but deep down, they know it is what they need in their life.
The warm rush of blood as she flows through his veins
The connection with the other person is described as an adrenaline rush that creates a significant impact on the person's life.
Sweet Beauty, her taste
The singer finds the other person's charm irresistible.
What a fall from grace
The singer acknowledges that their life may have been somewhat perfect before they got emotionally invested, but at the same time, they realize this new feeling is worth everything.
Say you love me
The person wants the other to confess their love towards them.
Say I love you
The artist wants to express their feelings and receive an affirmation in response.
Wont you say Wont you say Wont you say you love me
The phrase repeats the request for a verbal confirmation of love from the other person.
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.