Ellie Goulding's lyrics poignantly explore the complexities of a tumultuous and one-sided relationship. The narrator finds herself entrapped in a cycle of emotional manipulation, where her partner offers just enough affection to keep her tethered but remains emotionally unavailable. This dynamic is underscored by the metaphorical imagery of being cast in a thriller only to have scenes cut, symbolizing the partner's selective engagement. The recurring question, "How deep is too deep?" reflects the narrator's internal struggle to discern the threshold of emotional pain she can endure before breaking free. Despite recognizing that she deserves something more profound and genuine, she grapples with the paradox of feeling both indispensable and disposable. Ultimately, this song serves as an introspective commentary on the delicate balance between love and self-worth in relationships marked by emotional ambivalence.
How Deep Is Too Deep
Lyrics
I watch you while you dress, it's a quarter to one
I'm running out of moves, so I keep it undone
You like me in a mess, 'cause I always come back to you
You cast me in your thriller just to cut the scene out
Sowing all the seeds, just to bring me a drought
You wanna wash me off, but you want me as your tattoo
'Cause I've been holdin' it down, holdin' it down
Waitin' for the blood to rise
And you've been keepin' me 'round keepin' me 'round
Just so you can fantasize
That you're doing nothing wrong, 'cause you give me just enough
Waiting for another one you don't have to love
You hold me so tight, say it's getting too deep for you
But how deep is too deep?
You're sipping on my drink while you talk on the phone
I love your suit and tie and the way that you smoke
I stumble in your dreams, but I know you don't want me to
No, no
'Cause I've been holdin' it down, holdin' it down
Waitin' for the blood to rise
And you've been keepin' me 'round keepin' me 'round
Just so you can fantasize
That you're doing nothing wrong, 'cause you're doing just enough
Waiting for another one you don't have to love
You hold me so tight, say it's getting too deep for you
But how deep is too deep?
Think you're doing something right 'cause you give me just enough
Waiting for another one you only have to touch
You hold me so tight, say it's getting too deep for you
But how deep is too deep?
Ooh, I could do better, baby
Let's be honest, it's ironic, I know
I can find something deeper, baby
But how deep is too deep?
(Ooh)
(How deep is too deep?)
(Ooh)
How deep is too deep?
Doing nothing wrong, 'cause you doing just enough
Waiting for another one you don't have to love
You hold me so tight, say it's getting too deep for you
But how deep is too deep?
Think you're doing something right 'cause you give me just enough
Waiting for another one you only have to touch
You hold me so tight, say it's getting too deep for you
But how deep is too deep?
How deep is too deep?
How deep is too deep?
Writer(s): Ellie Goulding, Joe Kearns, Fin Dow-Smith
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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