It’s the band’s most popular song, and subsequently one of the most beloved opening themes among longtime anime fans.
Duvet
bôa Lyrics
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A shame you seemed an honest man
And all the fears you hold so dear
Will turn to whisper in your ear
And you know what they say might hurt you
And you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I have lost it all
And you don't seem the lying kind
A shame that I can read your mind
And all the things that I read there
Candlelit smile that we both share
And you know I don't mean to hurt you
But you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning
Help me to breathe
I am hurting, I have lost it all
I am losing
Help me to breathe
I am falling, I am failing, I am drowning
Help me to breathe
I am hurting, I have lost it all
I am losing
Help me to breathe
Oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah
I am falling, I am failing, I am drowning
Help me to breathe
I am hurting, I have lost it all
I am losing
Help me to breathe
In the song "Duvet," Boa expresses deep emotions of pain and disillusionment in a relationship. The first set of lyrics reveals a feeling of betrayal and confusion as Boa sings, "And you don't seem to understand/A shame you seemed an honest man/And all the fears you hold so dear/Will turn to whisper in your ear/And you know what they say might hurt you/And you know that it means so much/And you don't even feel a thing." The song describes a sense of detachment between two people who should be close, with the singer feeling like her emotions and words are falling on deaf ears.
The second verse of the song is a reflection on this disconnect, exposing the idea that even when you think you know someone, their thoughts and actions can still surprise you. Boa sings, "And you don't seem the lying kind/A shame that I can read your mind/And all the things that I read there/Candle-lit smile that we both share/And you know I don't mean to hurt you/But you know that it means so much/And you don't even feel a thing." These words express a feeling of sadness and loss, with the singer recognizing that she is losing her own sense of self and her perspective as she tries to hold onto a relationship that is slipping away from her.
Overall, "Duvet" is a song that delves deep into the complexities and contradictions of relationships. Through its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, the song captures the pain of feeling like you are losing someone you love but cannot seem to reach or understand.
Line by Line Meaning
And you don't seem to understand
I am communicating my emotions, but you don't seem to comprehend them.
A shame you seemed an honest man
You appeared to be honest, but now I doubt your sincerity.
And all the fears you hold so dear
The anxieties that you hold onto closely will eventually be insignificant.
Will turn to whisper in your ear
Your fears will become small and insignificant as time goes on.
And you know what they say might hurt you
You are aware that words can hurt, but you choose to ignore their potential impact.
And you know that it means so much
You recognize the importance of what is being said, but it doesn't seem to affect you emotionally.
And you don't even feel a thing
You are emotionally detached and unaffected by the situation.
I am falling, I am fading
I am losing control and slowly disappearing.
I have lost it all
I have lost everything and am now vulnerable.
And you don't seem the lying kind
You don't come across as a deceitful person.
A shame that I can read your mind
It's unfortunate that I can understand your thoughts and intentions.
And all the things that I read there
I know what you're thinking because you're not hiding it very well.
Candle-lit smile that we both share
We still have a connection, despite the honesty of our thoughts.
And you know I don't mean to hurt you
I don't intend to cause you harm, even though I know what you're thinking.
But you know that it means so much
Despite my good intentions, the situation is still significant and impactful.
And you don't even feel a thing
You are still emotionally detached, even though you know the situation is serious.
I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning
I am losing control and becoming overwhelmed by the situation.
Help me to breathe
I need assistance to recover and regain control.
I am hurting, I have lost it all
This situation has caused me pain and I am now vulnerable.
I am losing
I am losing myself and my identity in this situation.
Help me to breathe
I require assistance to regain control and find stability.
Lyrics © BRITISH MECHANICAL RIGHTS AGENCY
Written by: Jasmine Shay Rodgers, Lee Terence Sullivan, Alexander Peter Wynne Caird, Ben Peter Henderson, Paul Richard Turre
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ReefisGone
This kind of music reminds me of growing up in the early 2000's.
Being sat in my hippie parents' kitchen, doing some arts and crafts my mum had put together for me and my infant brother to do at the time.
We'd just sit, looking out of those wood beaded curtains into our little garden, it wasn't the nicest garden, but it was ours.
That cool breeze blowing in as I'm making a little picture out of pinecones or something stupid, with snowpatrol or the beatles humming in the background.
My mum was so young then. She's getting older now, and it hurts a little, but I love her all the same.
Thanks for giving me memories like that, Mum :)
El gato Sancho ;3
Lyrics:
And you don't seem to understand
A shame you seemed an honest man
And all the fears you hold so dear
Will turn to whisper in your ear
And you know what they say might hurt you
And you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I am balling, I am faded
I have lost it all
And you don't seem the lying kind
A shame that I can read your mind
And all the things that I read there
Candle-lit smile that we both share
And you know I don't mean to hurt you
But you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I am balling, I am faded, I am drowning
Help me to breathe
I am hurting, I have lost it all
I am losing
Help me to breathe
Nicholas Brown
This is because confusion and you don't seem to understand
A shame you seemed an honest man
And all the fears you hold so dear
Will turn to whisper in your ear
And you know what they say might hurt you
And you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I am falling, I am fading
I have lost it all
And you don't seem the lying kind
A shame that I can read your mind
And all the things that I read there
Candle-lit smile that we both share
And you know I don't mean to hurt you
But you know that it means so much
And you don't even feel a thing
I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning
Help me to breathe
I am hurting, I have lost it all
I am losing
Help me to breathe
ale
this feels like a credit roll song when life is over
epheremalteapot
THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT IT
Kealeboga MOLO
I hope mine looks a like an anime end credit of the final episode while this plays
Amanda Panda
This song was used in an anime "lain" it was the opening song.
Emily Antimo
It’s quite literally in an anime lol
Michael Fang
This is an opening theme for Serial Experiment Lain though.
Luke Leupold '23
This song feels like experiencing an emotion from your past that you thought you had forgotten
Monkadude15
Yes 👏🏻
tvandoren
Exactly right!
upysza
im fuckin crying 😭