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You were standing there looking alright
You had that glimpse in your eye
And that pretty perfect smile
Even though it felt like minutes
We didn't have limits
You turned on my desire
My heart was on fire
Just you and I
Like partners i crime
I'm Bonnie you're Clyde
I thought we had clean trust
Nothing came between us
'Fore fights and the screams of
Our nights when we discussed
All turned out to be a lie
Day and night you made me cry
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's number ten
I was so blind
That only lasted some time
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's lie number ten
You swept me off my feet
But you just made me bleed
You have taken my trust
And turned it into dust
I was blown, but now I'm alone
I'm alone
We had a good time
Just you and I
Like partners i crime
I'm Bonnie you're Clyde
Thought we had clean trust
Nothing came between us
'Fore fights and the screams of
Our nights when we discussed
All turned out to be a lie
Day and night you made me cry
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's number ten
I was so blind
That only lasted some time
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's lie number ten
I'm a liar, I'm a thief
I made you cry, I made you smile, I'm a disease
I stole your heart, like you stole mine
And you were right, it was love at first sight
I made you mad, for things I did
You hit me once, I hit you twice, I must admit
That you were crazy, crazy in love
And I regret I didn't put my love above
Parties and bitches, sometimes drugs
I overscored and got you because of my luck
I know you hate me, I know I suck
I didn't care for you enough, to see the fact that
You were everything I wanted in this world
I bought you lots of things, a ring cause you're my pearl
At least you were and now I got what I deserved
I wish I could go back in time and save me and my girl
Cause it all turned out to be a lie
Day and night you made me cry
You promised to never leave me again
I was so blind
That only lasted some time
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's lie number ten
Cause it all turned out to be a lie
Day and night you made me cry
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's number ten
I was so blind
That only lasted some time
You promised to never leave me again
Now that's lie number ten
The lyrics of the song "Ten" by Sunrise/Sunset have interesting layers of meaning. The opening verse expresses the singer's desire for acceptance from another person, based on their apparent preference for men in uniform. The singer considers adopting the same aesthetic as the other person's desired type in hopes of being liked more. However, the singer also acknowledges the possibility that their own likes and dislikes might shift as well, and they might come to appreciate themselves and their strengths more confidently. The reference to superhuman abilities and x-ray vision seems to be an allusion to the power dynamics of attraction and the desire to be seen and understood clearly.
The second verse introduces a specific example of a man in uniform, a police officer, who is described as having qualities of constant strength and indifference to fun. The repetition of the word "fun" towards the end of the verse, contrasted with the singer's own desire for enjoyment, suggests a desire for greater authenticity and vulnerability in relationships. The final verse reflects a conflict between conformity and self-expression, with the singer deeming their own attempts to look like someone else as "worthless." The final question posed to the listener- "who's it gonna be?"- shows a desire for resolution and validation as the singer compares themselves to a superhero figure.
Line by Line Meaning
So you like guys in uniform
You seem to be attracted to men in uniform.
I think I'll buy a uniform
I am considering getting a uniform to see if you like me better.
And maybe you will like me better
I hope that wearing a uniform will make you more attracted to me.
Maybe I will like me better.
Maybe becoming someone you are attracted to will make me feel better about myself.
And maybe I'll be stronger with my super x-ray vision
If I had superpowers like x-ray vision, I might feel stronger and more confident.
Then I could see right through you
With x-ray vision, I could see beyond your uniform and understand who you truly are as a person.
Just like you could see through me,
You seem to be able to see through me, and I wonder if I could do the same to you.
Mr super feelings boy
I feel vulnerable compared to you, who seems to have everything under control.
I know a policeman, he carries a gun
I know a policeman who is powerful and in control.
He has superhuman strength
He possesses incredible physical power.
He lives in the sun
He is always visible and present, like the sun in our sky.
He never feels helpless
He never seems to struggle or be vulnerable, unlike myself.
He never has fun
He takes his duties seriously and doesn't seem to enjoy himself.
So you like the way he looks
You are attracted to his physical appearance.
I think I kind of look that way
I think I could also look like that if I changed my appearance.
If I dyed my hair and grew a bit, and threw away the cape.
If I changed my appearance to match what you seem to be attracted to, would that make a difference?
Only to reveal the helpless little boy that can't destroy a fly with worthless x-ray vision
But even if I changed my appearance, I would still feel vulnerable and powerless.
So who's it gonna be? Mr
Who will you choose?
Super-Hero man or me?
Will you choose someone who seems perfect and powerful, or someone who is vulnerable and flawed?
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matilde Geertsen, Simon Søgård
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