Lolita
Forbidden Desires Unveiled: The Veronicas' Lolita Revels in Taboo Love
Lyrics
From the mouths of babes to the power of men
Refers to the innocence of children ("babes") and the influence/power of adults ("power of men").
I make it all new again
The singer claims to rejuvenate or bring freshness to something.
Hold my hand, hold my hand 'cause I can't touch the ground
Expresses a desire for connection ("hold my hand") and an inability to stay grounded.
The carousel goes around, round and round
Metaphor for the repetitive nature of life and relationships.
The addiction, the friction, it burns you alive
Describes intense and consuming emotions, possibly destructive ("burns you alive").
So illegal, no evil is seen with these eyes
Suggests engaging in something forbidden or taboo without being morally judged.
I won't tell if you won't and I will if you want
Implies a willingness to keep secrets and engage in questionable actions.
Nothing is sacred, don't care if it's wrong
Challenges the concept of sacredness and moral boundaries.
I'm your Lolita, La Femme Nikita
The singer identifies themselves as Lolita, referencing a controversial character known for seduction.
When we're together, you'll love me forever
Expresses a desire for eternal love when together.
You're my possession, I'm your obsession
Portrays a possessive relationship dynamic.
Don't tell me never, you'll love me forever
Rejects the idea of "never" receiving love forever.
Doomed from the start, we can't stay apart
Suggests a doomed or challenging relationship from the beginning.
Everywhere I turn I'm trapped in your heart
Feeling trapped emotionally in the partner's heart.
There's no escape, secrets keep you awake
Secrets create difficulties and insomnia.
No running away, no saving the day
Emphasizes the lack of escape or heroic resolution.
Wild and exciting I'm breaking you down
Describes a passionate and intense process of breaking down the partner.
You're making a comeback, I'm taking your crown
Indicates a reversal of roles where the singer takes control.
Nursery rhymes, I'm singing my dreams
Uses nursery rhymes as a metaphor for innocent dreams contrasted with a dark reality.
I'm lost in the woods and you're baring your teeth
Suggests a dangerous situation ("lost in the woods") while the partner reveals their true nature.
I'm your Lolita, La Femme Nikita
Reiteration of the singer identifying as Lolita and Femme Nikita, reinforcing the seductive and powerful aspects.
When we're together, you'll love me forever
Repeats the theme of eternal love when together.
You're my possession, I'm your obsession
Reaffirms the possessive and obsessive nature of the relationship.
Don't tell me never, you'll love me forever
Rejects the idea of "never" receiving love forever (similar to line 13).
Always stay close to me
Expresses a desire for proximity and discourages thoughts of leaving.
Don't think of leaving
Emphasizes the commitment to staying together.
And I promise, I will keep our secret (secret, secret)
Promises to keep the relationship a secret.
I'm your Lolita, La Femme Nikita
Reiteration of the singer identifying as Lolita and Femme Nikita.
When we're together, you'll love me forever
Repeats the theme of eternal love when together.
You're my possession, I'm your obsession
Reaffirms the possessive and obsessive nature of the relationship.
Don't tell me never, you'll love me forever
Rejects the idea of "never" receiving love forever (similar to lines 13 and 27).
Always stay close to me
Expresses a desire for proximity and discourages thoughts of leaving (similar to lines 29 and 30).
Don't think of leaving
Emphasizes the commitment to staying together (similar to line 30).
And I promise, I will keep our secret (secret, secret, secret, secret, secret)
Promises to keep the relationship a secret, repeated for emphasis.
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