Valley
Whispers of Longing: Perfume Genius' Valley Unveiled
Lyrics
Thought I saw you
Reflecting on a possible sighting of someone.
Payphone on Rucker
Reference to a payphone on Rucker, possibly a specific location or moment.
Michelle I still want to give in
Expressing a desire to surrender or yield to something, possibly a feeling or situation, directed at Michelle.
I'd understand if you did
Acknowledging understanding if Michelle chooses a certain course of action.
How long must we live right
Questioning the duration one must adhere to a morally upright life before it becomes effortless.
Before we don't even have to try?
Pondering when living right becomes so ingrained that no effort is needed.
Note from your daughter
Referring to a note from the speaker's daughter and a drawing of three flowers.
Drawing of three flowers
Describing the contents of the note from the daughter.
I still keep it with me
Mentioning the speaker's retention of the note with sentimental value.
Does she still want to sing?
Wondering if the daughter still harbors a desire to sing.
How long must we live right
Repeating the inquiry about the duration of living right before it becomes effortless.
Before we don't even have to try?
Reiterating the question regarding the effortlessness of living right.
I hear the sound of a million drums
Noting the perception of a vast number of drums with no discernible rhythm or order.
With no beat
Emphasizing the absence of a beat in the multitude of drums.
Violins with no melody
Observing violins devoid of melody amid the cacophony.
I'm sick with it
Expressing discomfort or illness in response to the chaotic sounds.
Quiet
Describing a state of silence or calm in contrast to the chaotic sounds.
I don't blame you for wanting out
Not assigning blame for someone's desire to leave a situation.
I'm kind of close myself
Indicating a proximity to wanting an exit from a situation.
No love, no amount
Acknowledging a lack of love and a shortage of resources.
Never enough to go around
Highlighting the insufficiency of resources to meet the demands or needs.
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