Dive
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Whatever thought unspoken will remain
No space or time could ever wipe it off
Forgotten and forlorn, a past about to crash
Was all I ever had a house full of regrets
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime, ocean of a lifetime over us
Consequence stirring up inside and rise up waves
Whichever bridge is broken there remain
No place and time will ever be the same
Forgotten and forlorn, a past about to crash
Was all I ever said a lie that didn't last
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime, ocean of a lifetime over us
I want life and I'm floating on a timeline
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime over us, ocean of a lifetime over us
I want life and I'm floating on a timeline
I thought you perfect construction of our complicated mind
This drive for perfection force you to cross every line
To cross every line
To cross every line
To cross every line
I cross every line
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime over us
I want life and I am floating on a timeline
The lyrics of Dotter's song "Dive" touch upon themes of regret, consequences, and the passage of time. The opening lines speak to a sense of feeling stuck within the past, as "absent days accelerated" and the singer's "heart stays grays." This feeling is compounded by the idea that unspoken thoughts will never be erased, even with the passing of time.
The chorus of the song takes a slightly more hopeful turn, with the idea of "one dive in an ocean of a lifetime" representing a desire to break free of these regrets and the weight of the past. The line "I want life and I'm floating on a timeline" further exemplifies this sense of urgency and the need to take action before time runs out.
The second verse continues with this sense of consequences, with bridges that have been broken and a past that is about to crash down. The line "was all I ever said a lie that didn't last" speaks to the idea that sometimes, we make choices that ultimately lead to regret and disappointment.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most powerful, with the singer recognizing the ways in which the drive for perfection can lead us to "cross every line." This realization is ultimately what motivates the desire to take a risk and dive into the unknown, embracing the ocean of life with all of its uncertainties and possibilities.
Overall, "Dive" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the past and the desire to break free from its hold. Through its poignant lyrics and emotive melody, it encourages listeners to take a leap forward and embrace whatever comes next.
Line by Line Meaning
Absent days accelerated, inside heart stays grays
The passing time has left me feeling empty, and my once hopeful heart has become gray and lifeless.
Whatever thought unspoken will remain
The thoughts that I don't have the courage to speak out loud will always be kept bottled up inside.
No space or time could ever wipe it off
No matter how much time passes or how much distance separates us, these unspoken thoughts will never be erased.
Forgotten and forlorn, a past about to crash
My memories of the past are fading away, and I feel hopeless as they slip away.
Was all I ever had a house full of regrets
Looking back, I realize that my life has been filled with nothing but regret.
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime, ocean of a lifetime over us
Despite feeling lost and alone, I still have the desire to live life to the fullest.
I want life and I'm floating on a timeline
Although I may feel lost in time, I am determined to find my way and embrace all that life has to offer.
Consequence stirring up inside and rise up waves
The consequences of my actions are beginning to weigh heavily on me, causing immense emotional turmoil.
Whichever bridge is broken there remain
Even if relationships are shattered, the remnants of those connections will linger.
No place and time will ever be the same
Change is inevitable, and I must accept that nothing remains constant.
Was all I ever said a lie that didn't last
As I look back on my life, the only thing that seems to have lasted are the lies that I have told.
I thought you perfect construction of our complicated mind
I once believed that you were the personification of our complex thoughts and desires.
This drive for perfection force you to cross every line
Your desire for perfection has driven you to do whatever it takes, even if it requires crossing ethical boundaries.
To cross every line
Repeated for emphasis
To cross every line
Repeated for emphasis
To cross every line
Repeated for emphasis
I cross every line
I have also resorted to crossing lines in pursuit of perfection.
One dive in an ocean of a lifetime over us
Even though there are many challenges and obstacles in life, I am ready to plunge in and enjoy it to the fullest.
I want life and I am floating on a timeline
I am determined to embrace every moment of my life, no matter where it may take me on the timeline of existence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DINO MEDANHODZIC, JOHANNA JANSSON, JADE ELL, JOHANNA MARIA JANSSON
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