The Keeper Featuring Andreya Triana
bonobo - Lyrics
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That I don't need her,
cause everytime I call,
she's sitting sweeter,
I know she said,
to get near her,
but I'm feeling cold,
Sat down here with my head hung down
and I just seem to find
a bit of peace,
a bit of love,
a bit of something left behind.
Sat down here best intentions,
nothing said, nothing lied,
a bit of peace,
a bit of love,
a bit of something left inside.
And my heart's content,
I say that to please her,
happiness is on her face,
it's not mine that greets her,
only my disgrace,
to admit I need her,
but we all fall from grace,
dust me down and keep her.
Sat down here with my head hung down
and I just seem to find
a bit of peace,
a bit love,
a bit of something left behind.
Sat down here best intentions,
nothing said, nothing lied,
a bit of peace,
a bit of love,
a bit of something left inside.
We shall go on in this embrace,
Cause we can't go on living this way.
We'll be like one (unintelligible)
Cause we can't go on living this way.
The lyrics to Bonobo's "The Keeper" describe a conflicted relationship in which the singer is torn between his desire for independence and his need for the other person. The opening lines reveal that the woman has told the singer that he doesn't need her, but he still finds himself calling and wanting to be close to her. However, he also feels a sense of coldness and detachment from her, prompting him to feel that he must leave her.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his feelings of inadequacy and his struggle to express his true feelings. He describes sitting with his head hung down and finding a "bit of peace, a bit of love, a bit of something left behind." These moments of contemplative reflection seem to bring him some comfort and clarity, and he recognizes that he needs the other person even if he cannot fully acknowledge it.
The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope that the two people can find a way to reconcile and move forward together. They "shall go on in this embrace" because they can't go on living in their current state of conflict. The final lines suggest that they can become "like one" if they work together, rather than continuing to live in opposition to each other.
Overall, "The Keeper" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the struggle to balance autonomy with interdependence. The singer's internal conflict is relatable and the emotions conveyed through the lyrics are palpable, making the song a powerful exploration of universal themes of love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I know she said,
Despite being aware that she said these words,
That I don't need her,
She thinks I can survive without her
cause everytime I call,
As she still responds as sweetly as ever when I reach out to her
she's sitting sweeter,
Her behavior towards me is still that of a lover
I know she said,
Even though I know she said these words,
to get near her,
To approach her,
but I'm feeling cold,
I am experiencing a feeling of emptiness or isolation,
and I must leave her.
So I believe it's best for me to cut ties with her.
Sat down here with my head hung down
I am sitting here with my head drooping,
and I just seem to find
And I appear to locate
a bit of peace,
A portion of serenity,
a bit of love,
A bit of love
a bit of something left behind.
A remainder of something.
Sat down here best intentions,
I may be sitting with good intentions,
nothing said, nothing lied,
Saying nothing at all, not even a lie,
a bit of peace,
Some peace,
a bit of love,
Some love.
a bit of something left inside.
Something left inside me.
And my heart's content,
And I am satisfied in my heart,
I say that to please her,
I speak those words to make her happy,
happiness is on her face,
Her face reflects happiness,
it's not mine that greets her,
But it's not me who makes her happy,
only my disgrace,
Just the shame that I feel,
to admit I need her,
To acknowledge that I require her,
but we all fall from grace,
However, we all make mistakes,
dust me down and keep her.
So, pick me up and let her stay.
We shall go on in this embrace,
We will continue to embrace each other,
Cause we can't go on living this way.
Because we cannot keep living like this.
We'll be like one (unintelligible)
We will become one entity,
Cause we can't go on living this way.
Since we cannot keep living like this.
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@yourlastfoe
I can't believe I've loved this song for over a decade and never knew there was a video for it until right now.
@chellepeyton1572
I was just thinking the same thing. 😂
@chudrustler
HAH same wtf!
@christosalewa3293
Same here:))
@AlithBerndarn
same … scaaary
@salvatorevinco
Same story...
@fuckugplus
13 year after and its still sound fresh
@vernonjenkins8
Im a massage Therapist and i first heard this song while massaging a client. I was like what the fuck just happen to my ears, no lie i look for this song for weeks.
I was watching commercial for Shazam and i download the app just to get this song. I literally waited weeks for this song to come back on in the spa. Remember spa music is random off a list we dont have access to but i finally got it and it was worth it.
@Omegamizu
You're a legend brother
@mrpickles9242
Absolutely love this story, thank you for sharing.