BURY YOU

Ari Abdul's song 'BURY YOU' delves into the intense and often dark emotions that come with obsessive love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship where the lines between passion and possession blur. The opening lines, 'I can’t breathe when you’re looking at me / Under my skin / Got me weak in the knees,' set the tone for a love that is all-consuming and almost suffocating. The metaphor of being 'under my skin' suggests a deep, invasive connection that is both thrilling and overwhelming.

The chorus, 'If I can’t have you / Baby nobody can,' reveals a possessive and potentially dangerous side to this love. This line echoes a sentiment often found in toxic relationships, where the fear of losing the other person leads to a desire to control them completely. The imagery of 'losing my mind with your hand on my neck' further emphasizes the power dynamics at play, hinting at a relationship that is as much about dominance as it is about affection.

The repeated desire to 'bury you by my side' is a haunting metaphor for wanting to keep the loved one close forever, even in death. This line encapsulates the song's theme of eternal, albeit morbid, togetherness. The cold imagery—'Cold lips / Cold heart / Cold thrills'—adds to the chilling atmosphere, suggesting that this love, while passionate, is also destructive. The song's dark romanticism is a compelling exploration of how love can turn into an obsession, leading to a desire for eternal possession, no matter the cost.