I Only Said
my bloody valentine Lyrics


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See there run away you said
To go you were it, you were it
To lay underneath the red sky there
To lay under her, I want her there

See you there, under her, and under
To go you were there and I'm slow
To lay over her and I'm slow, oh
To lay under her, I've grown away, oh





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of My Bloody Valentine's "I Only Said" leave much to interpretation. However, many listeners have suggested that the song is about longing for someone who is not present. The first line, "See there run away you said," could be interpreted as a conversation between the singer and the object of their affection, who tells them to go and find their desire elsewhere. The repetition of the phrases "you were it" and "I want her there" could suggest that the singer is fixated on this other person.


The second half of the song is more abstract, with lines like "To lay under her, I've grown away." This could suggest that the singer has become detached from reality and is lost in their fantasies. The repeated mention of the color red ("underneath the red sky") could symbolize passion, although it's not entirely clear who or what the passion is directed towards.


In conclusion, "I Only Said" is a cryptic song that suggests deep yearning and fixation on someone or something that is not present.


Line by Line Meaning

See there run away you said
You pointed out that someone was running away and told me to see it.


To go you were it, you were it
You were the one who had to leave and go somewhere.


To lay underneath the red sky there
You wanted to lie down under the red sky at that place.


To lay under her, I want her there
You wanted to lie down under her and wished she would be there with you.


See you there, under her, and under
I saw you there, lying under her and under something else.


To go you were there and I'm slow
You had already left and I was moving slowly.


To lay over her and I'm slow, oh
I wanted to lie over her but I was moving slowly.


To lay under her, I've grown away, oh
I used to lie under her, but now I feel distant and disconnected.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Shields

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