Clearest Blue

CHVRCHES' song 'Clearest Blue' delves into the complexities of emotional relationships and the struggle to find balance and understanding within them. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is both beautiful and tumultuous, much like a 'perfect storm.' The recurring imagery of light and the color blue suggests clarity and purity, yet the repeated assertion that 'it's not enough' hints at an underlying dissatisfaction or unfulfilled need.

The song's chorus, 'Just another time we're caught inside / Every open eye,' reflects a sense of being trapped in a cycle of emotional highs and lows. The phrase 'holding on tightly to the sides / Never quite learning why' suggests a struggle to maintain stability and understand the root causes of their emotional turbulence. The plea to 'meet me halfway' underscores the desire for mutual effort and understanding in the relationship, highlighting the importance of compromise and communication.

Throughout the song, there is a tension between the desire to push away and the need to be held close. Lines like 'If ever I try to push you away / You can just keep me there' reveal a vulnerability and a longing for reassurance. The repetition of 'Will you keep it halfway' at the end of the song emphasizes the ongoing quest for balance and the hope that both parties can meet each other in the middle, despite the shifting ground beneath them. 'Clearest Blue' captures the essence of navigating the emotional storms of a relationship, seeking clarity and connection amidst the chaos.