Harm in Change
Embrace the Unseen Journey: Toro y Moi's 'Harm in Change'
Lyrics
Don't let me hold you down
Expressing a desire for freedom and not wanting to restrict someone.
You could be there now
Suggesting that the person has the opportunity to be elsewhere at this moment.
And I'd rather drive it through the night
Preferring to travel through the challenges, symbolized by "drive it through the night."
It's only one more day
Anticipating a short duration until a significant change or event.
Till we leave this state
Referring to leaving a current situation or place, possibly both physically and emotionally.
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Acknowledging a perception that the speaker has reconsidered or changed their perspective.
Don't let me hold you down
Repetition of the earlier lines to emphasize the message.
You could be there now
-And I'd rather drive it through the night
-It's only one more day
-Till we leave this state
-And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
-Don't let me hold you down
Continuation of the repetition, highlighting the speaker's internal struggle or the perceived change.
You could be there now
-And I'd rather drive it through the night
-It's only one more day
-Till we leave this state
-And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
-Don't let me hold you down
Further repetition, possibly emphasizing the imminent departure and the impact on the relationship.
You could be there now
-It's only one more day
-Till we leave this state
-And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
-Don't let me hold you down
Continued repetition, underscoring the speaker's awareness of the partner's perception.
You could be there now
-It's only one more day
-Till we leave this state
-And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
-Don't let me hold you down
Reiteration of not wanting to be a hindrance, suggesting urgency.
You could be there by now
-Cause you know me
Acknowledgment of mutual understanding between the speaker and the partner, with a plea for physical closeness.
And I know you too
-And that's not like me
-Let me hold you tonight
-Cause you know me
Repetition of mutual understanding, emphasizing the speaker's atypical behavior, and a desire for emotional connection.
And I know you too
-And that's not like me
-Let me hold you tonight
-Cause you know me
Continued repetition of mutual understanding and an unusual emotional state, pleading for physical closeness.
And I know you too
-And that's not like me
-Let me hold you tonight
-Cause you know me
Reiteration of mutual knowledge, emphasizing the speaker's deviation from the norm and a strong desire for intimacy.
And I know you too
-And that's not like me
-Let me hold you tonight
-Let me hold you tonight
Repeated plea for physical closeness, possibly indicating vulnerability and a need for reassurance.
Let me hold you tonight
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