sublime
slenderbodies Lyrics

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ive been here for far too long still got too much to do
i heard these words a thousand times but nothing sticks like you
ive been here, in the moment
i saw it so clear
its all in your eyes
i wanna be yours and you wanna be mine
lets take our time, were living so sublime

Ive been breathing through the night so free
all these thoughts unwind
riding up my body to my ears
too many times

today, ive been alone, for too long too long too long too long yea
ive known your ways, for too long too long too long too long now
just slipped away ive been gone for too long too long too long too long now
so heres the place i belong belong its been long too long now

Finally got myself to feel a bit better
Had a bit of spare time to spend how id like

Took a second to appreciate your beauty
Still impressed at how you make me feel so sublime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of slenderbodies' song "Sublime" convey a sense of longing for connection and belonging. The singer appears to have been feeling lost and alone for a long time. They've heard empty words of comfort repeatedly, but nothing has stuck with them like the other person's presence. The singer feels they have finally found a moment of clarity, where they can see that everything they need can be found in the other person's eyes. Both parties want to become each other's, slowly and irresistibly, taking their time to live a life that is ethereal and heavenly.

In the second verse, the singer describes feeling free and having their thoughts unwind. However, they're also experiencing anxiety about being alone for too long, which suggests that their newfound sense of peace is temporary. They know the other person's ways, but something has caused them to drift away. Nevertheless, they feel like they've finally found the place where they belong, a place that has eluded them for too long. The bridge seems to indicate that the singer has been feeling a bit better lately, thanks to having someone who appreciates them and makes them feel sublime.

Overall, "Sublime" is a song about longing and searching for a sense of belonging. It reflects the common human experience of feeling lost and lonely, while also celebrating the joyous feeling of finding someone to connect with. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, creating vivid images of emotions and experiences that are easy to relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

ive been here for far too long still got too much to do
I have been in this place or situation for an extended period and I know there are many things left for me to accomplish.

i heard these words a thousand times but nothing sticks like you
I have heard many words of advice, but I find your words to be much more meaningful and impactful.

ive been here, in the moment
I am completely focused on the present and living in the moment.

i saw it so clear
I had a moment of clarity and everything became crystal clear to me.

its all in your eyes
Your eyes hold all of the emotions, feelings, and truths that I need to see and understand.

i wanna be yours and you wanna be mine
I want to belong to you and for you to belong to me in a loving, committed relationship.

lets take our time, were living so sublime
We should enjoy every moment we have together and not rush through life because we are living in a state of pure happiness and joy.

Ive been breathing through the night so free
I have been feeling a sense of liberation and freedom, as if I am not bound by anything in my life.

all these thoughts unwind
My mind is unraveling and I am allowing my thoughts to flow freely without restriction.

riding up my body to my ears
My thoughts are running rampant throughout my body and I can feel them all the way up to my ears.

today, ive been alone, for too long too long too long too long yea
I have been feeling lonely and isolated for an extended period and it has been weighing heavily on me.

ive known your ways, for too long too long too long too long now
I have become intimately familiar with the way you think, feel, and act over a considerable period of time.

just slipped away ive been gone for too long too long too long too long now
I have been absent from your life for a prolonged amount of time and I realize I need to return.

so heres the place i belong belong its been long too long now
I have finally realized that I belong with you and I have been away for far too long.

Finally got myself to feel a bit better
I have recently made progress in improving my emotional state and mental health.

Had a bit of spare time to spend how id like
I had some free time to myself and decided to use it however I desired.

Took a second to appreciate your beauty
I paused for a moment to take in and admire your physical attractiveness.

Still impressed at how you make me feel so sublime
I am continually amazed at how being with you fills me with such pure and perfect happiness and contentment.

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