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Temple
ionnalee Lyrics
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I must suffer this drought
You′re nothing but made of water
My brain is flooded with my doubt
Now I draw in circles
I saunter on and on
To carry your daughter
So you can show your unconditional love
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
To get this blood bank pumping
I want all of you out
These bitches all make me ill and
I do not bargain with self-love
This is my temple
This is my wailing wall
And I will tell all
As my legacy is echoed on repeat
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Your love, your love, your love
To be the woman above all
To be the man that you want
It takes devotion and it takes affection
To fit this consummated part
Hollow perfection — objection
You make me feel none, none
All self-deception
What you see, a mirage of ideals
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
To get this blood bank pumping
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
The lyrics of "Temple" by ionnalee showcase the internal struggles and doubts of the singer, as she tries to carry forward her life despite the overwhelming weight of expectations and societal pressures. The opening lines reveal the sense of drought and despair that she feels within herself, as she attempts to draw from her own depths to find the strength to carry on. The reference to being "made of water" implies that other individuals around her don't suffer from the same drought, but instead are in a position of privilege where their emotions and outlook can flow freely without resistance. The line "My brain is flooded with doubt" conveys the overwhelming nature of these doubts and emotions, leading to a sense of paralysis and uncertainty.
The mention of a daughter being carried serves as a metaphor for the weight of expectations that the singer is carrying on her shoulders. In this context, the daughter represents the expectations and needs of others, which she must carry even if they are not her own. The reference to "unconditional love" implies that this burden is a necessary sacrifice to maintain the relationships with those she cares for. The chorus emphasizes the theme of "love" as a driving force, possibly a form of motivation for the singer to carry on despite the challenges she faces. However, the repetition of the words "your love" suggests that it is an external force rather than an internal one.
The second verse speaks to the idea of self-love and the importance of maintaining one's own individuality and personal goals. The reference to a "temple" and "wailing wall" suggests a spiritual connection to the singer's goals and beliefs. The use of the phrase "bitches all make me ill" can be interpreted as external pressures from society or other individuals who seek to shape the singer's image and behavior. The repetition of the phrase "their armies be close on my heels" reinforces the sense of being pursued relentlessly by these external forces. The final verse continues this sense of being pursued and hunted, but also emphasizes the theme of self-acceptance and rejecting the pressure to conform to the ideals of others. The singer asserts that the expectations of others do not define her and that what they see is a "mirage of ideals" rather than her true self.
Line by Line Meaning
To get this think tank running
I need to start thinking creatively and come up with new ideas.
I must suffer this drought
I need to go through a period of little inspiration to reach my creative potential.
You're nothing but made of water
You lack a solid, resolute essence.
My brain is flooded with my doubt
I am overwhelmed with uncertainty.
Now I draw in circles
I'm stuck in a pattern of repetitive behavior.
I saunter on and on
I continue moving aimlessly.
To carry your daughter
To do everything in my power to support you in your endeavors.
So you can show your unconditional love
So you can express your love freely without any conditions attached.
To get this blood bank pumping
I need to be passionate and driven to achieve my goals.
I want all of you out
I don't want any negativity or distractions bringing me down.
These bitches all make me ill and
These negative people are making me feel sick and unwell.
I do not bargain with self-love
I refuse to compromise my self-love and self-worth for others.
This is my temple
This space represents my mind and body, where I reign supreme.
This is my wailing wall
This is where I come to express my pain and troubles.
And I will tell all
I will share my experiences and emotions with others.
As my legacy is echoed on repeat
My impact on others will be long-lasting and influential.
Their armies be close on my heels
Others are trying to bring me down and sabotage me.
Chase my shadow for nothing
They are pursuing me relentlessly without any real purpose or reason.
They hunting for all of my skin
They are after everything that makes me who I am.
The walls of my shack to cave in
I feel like I'm suffocating and trapped in my own space.
To be the woman above all
To be the best version of myself that I can be.
To be the man that you want
To meet the expectations that others have set for me.
It takes devotion and it takes affection
It requires dedication and emotional investment.
To fit this consummated part
To be the person that others want me to be.
Hollow perfection - objection
The idea of perfecting myself is empty and unfulfilling.
You make me feel none, none
Your presence makes me feel nothing.
All self-deception
I am not being honest with myself about my feelings.
What you see, a mirage of ideals
The image that you have of me is just an illusion, not reality.
Your love, your love, your love
The power and influence of your love.
Writer(s): Jonna Emily Lee, Claes Erik Marten Bjorklund
Contributed by Landon A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@viniciushenrique7766
To get this think tank running
I must suffer this drought
You're nothing but made of water
My brain is flooded with my doubt
Now I draw in circles
I saunter on and on
To carry your daughter
So you can show your unconditional love
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
To get this blood bank pumping
I want all of you out
These bitches all make me ill and
I do not bargain with self-love
This is my temple
This is my wailing wall
And I will tell all
As my legacy is echoed on repeat
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Your love, your love, your love
To be the woman above all
To be the man that you want
It takes devotion and it takes affection
To fit this consummated part
Hollow perfection (objection)
You make me feel none, none
All self-deception
What you see, a mirage of ideals
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
(Their armies be close on my heels)
(Chase my shadow for nothing)
To get this blood bank pumping
(They hunting for all of my skin)
(The walls of my shack to cave in)
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
@nadiagzvz8563
To get this think tank running
I must suffer this drought
You're nothing but made of water
My brain is flooded with my doubt
Now I draw in circles
I saunter on and on
To carry your daughter
So you can show your unconditional love
[Refrain]
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
[Verse 2]
To get this blood bank pumping
I want all of you out
These bitches all make me ill and
I do not bargain with self-love
This is my temple
This is my wailing wall
And I will tell all
As my legacy is echoed on repeat
[Chorus]
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
[Chorus]
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
[Refrain]
Your love, your love, your love
[Verse 3]
To be the woman above all
To be the man that you want
It takes devotion and it takes affection
To fit this consummated part
Hollow perfection — objection
You make me feel none, none
All self-deception
What you see, a mirage of ideals
[Chorus]
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
[Chorus]
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
[Breakdown]
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
To get this blood bank pumping
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
[Refrain]
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
@cappygolucky
This song is absolutely epic.
@viniciushenrique7766
To get this think tank running
I must suffer this drought
You're nothing but made of water
My brain is flooded with my doubt
Now I draw in circles
I saunter on and on
To carry your daughter
So you can show your unconditional love
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
To get this blood bank pumping
I want all of you out
These bitches all make me ill and
I do not bargain with self-love
This is my temple
This is my wailing wall
And I will tell all
As my legacy is echoed on repeat
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Your love, your love, your love
To be the woman above all
To be the man that you want
It takes devotion and it takes affection
To fit this consummated part
Hollow perfection (objection)
You make me feel none, none
All self-deception
What you see, a mirage of ideals
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
Their armies be close on my heels
Chase my shadow for nothing
They hunting for all of my skin
The walls of my shack to cave in
(Their armies be close on my heels)
(Chase my shadow for nothing)
To get this blood bank pumping
(They hunting for all of my skin)
(The walls of my shack to cave in)
Your love, your love, your love
Your love, your love, your love
@filmesdumax1288
Não consigo tirar essa música da cabeça! Maravilhoso!
@Lucas-pd1ty
Simmmmm
@challengermarques2923
isso sim é música de qualidade, Synth na veia, perfeição ....
@nickollastomaz6978
deus eh top
@janeeiko5881
Também não, faz uma semana que tô ouvindo direto.
@kylemeek4251
Temple is my favourite from the album 😍😍❤️❤️
@rleon6258
You know how you happen to hear a snippet of a song. This is one of those songs. I kept on until I found it....loving it. Just added it to my playlist!
@janeeiko5881
Muito bom!