Want You To Want It

Aquilo's song "Want You To Want It" delves into the complexities of a relationship teetering on the edge of collapse. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who are 'defeated' and 'barely breathing,' indicating a sense of exhaustion and emotional strain. They are 'at the mercy of doubt,' suggesting that uncertainty and fear are dominating their interactions. The line 'We don't fall out, we just wait for the fallout' encapsulates the passive tension, where both parties are aware of the impending breakdown but are hesitant to confront it directly.

The chorus, with its repeated plea 'Darling I, darling I want you to want it,' reveals a deep yearning for mutual desire and effort. The metaphor of a 'satellite falling out of orbit' symbolizes the relationship losing its direction and stability. This imagery underscores the sense of drifting apart, despite the underlying wish to reconnect. The 'quiet invitation to a hard conversation' highlights the importance of communication, yet also the fear and difficulty in addressing the issues head-on.

The song also touches on the theme of memory and fear, as seen in the lines 'We're afraid to remember why we stayed.' This suggests that the couple is avoiding the painful truths and memories that have kept them together, possibly out of fear that revisiting these reasons might only confirm their doubts. The recurring motif of the tide dragging them away serves as a metaphor for the natural, almost inevitable, drift that occurs when important conversations are left unspoken. Aquilo's melancholic yet hopeful tone captures the delicate balance between wanting to salvage the relationship and the fear of confronting the truth.