Ultraviolence

Embracing Ultraviolence: A Tale of Poison, Beauty, and True Love
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Lyrics

He used to call me DN

Referring to the nickname "DN" given by the person, standing for Deadly Nightshade.

That stood for Deadly Nightshade

Explaining that "Deadly Nightshade" symbolizes poison, implying a dangerous nature.

'Cause I was filled with poison

Describing herself as filled with poison but also possessing beauty and rage.

But blessed with beauty and rage

Highlighting the conflicting qualities of being both toxic and attractive.

Jim told me that

Recalling a person named Jim who equated physical abuse with affection.

He hit me and it felt like a kiss

Expressing the paradoxical sensation of being hurt by Jim, yet it felt like a form of love.

Jim brought me back

Noting that Jim brought her back, reminiscent of childhood memories.

Reminded me of when we were kids

Reflecting on the innocence of childhood when they were kids.


With his ultraviolence

Repeated emphasis on "Ultraviolence" as a theme, suggesting intense, possibly destructive love.

Ultraviolence

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Ultraviolence

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Ultraviolence

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I can hear sirens, sirens

Imagining the sound of sirens, possibly indicating chaos or danger.

He hit me and it felt like a kiss

Reiterating the mixed feelings of pain feeling like a form of affection.

I can hear violins, violins

Adding another layer with the mention of violins, symbolizing a more romantic and intense side.

Give me all of that ultraviolence

Expressing a desire for the intensity of "Ultraviolence."


He used to call me poison

Recalling being called "poison," similar to the earlier reference to Deadly Nightshade.

Like I was Poison Ivy

Drawing a parallel with Poison Ivy, emphasizing a dangerous and captivating allure.

I could've died right there

Reflecting on a moment when death felt imminent due to the closeness of the person.

'Cause he was right beside me

Emphasizing the presence of Jim during a critical moment.

Jim raised me up

Highlighting the impact of Jim in raising her, despite causing hurt that felt like genuine love.

He hurt me but it felt like true love

Acknowledging the contradictory nature of being hurt by Jim yet feeling a true sense of love.

Jim taught me that

Attributing a lesson from Jim that loving him was never enough, suggesting unfulfilled desires.

Loving him was never enough

(Blank line)


With his ultraviolence

Repetition of the theme of "Ultraviolence" as a dominant force in the relationship.

Ultraviolence

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Ultraviolence

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Ultraviolence

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I can hear sirens, sirens

Reiteration of the impact of violence, now accompanied by the sound of sirens.

He hit me and it felt like a kiss

Reiterating the paradox of pain feeling like a form of love.

I can hear violins, violins

Repeating the imagery of violins, symbolizing the intense and emotional nature of the relationship.

Give me all of that ultraviolence

Expressing a longing for the intensity of "Ultraviolence."


We could go back to New York

Proposing the possibility of returning to a simpler, less-known time and place in the relationship.

Loving you was really hard

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We could go back to Woodstock

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Where they don't know who we are

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Heaven is on Earth

Portraying a utopian view of love with the idea that heaven is on Earth.

I would do anything for you, baby

Expressing a willingness to do anything for the person, emphasizing devotion.

Blessed is this union

Describing the union as blessed, despite the tears shed like golden lemonade.

Crying tears of gold like lemonade

(Blank line)


I love you the first time

Expressing love repeatedly, claiming a royal status ("princesa"), and referencing substance use ("white lines").

I love you the last time

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Yo soy la princesa, comprende mis white lines

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'Cause I'm your jazz singer

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And you're my cult leader

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I love you forever

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I love you forever

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With his ultraviolence (lay me down tonight)

Repetition of the theme of "Ultraviolence" with additional references to laying down and Rivera Girls.

Ultraviolence (in my linen and curls)

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Ultraviolence (lay me down tonight)

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Ultraviolence (Rivera Girls)

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I can hear sirens, sirens

Reiteration of the impact of violence, accompanied by the sound of sirens.

He hit me and it felt like a kiss

Repeating the paradox of pain feeling like a form of love.

I can hear violins, violins

Repeating the imagery of violins, symbolizing the intense and emotional nature of the relationship.

Give me all of that ultraviolence

Expressing a longing for the intensity of

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