Forbidden Love

Maxchalant's song 'Forbidden Love' delves into the emotional turmoil and complexity of a love that cannot be. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is both deeply cherished and painfully unattainable. The opening lines, 'The stone I cut from it didn't bleed at all,' suggest a sense of numbness or detachment, possibly indicating the emotional barriers the singer has erected to cope with the situation. The recurring theme of a 'statue made of us together' symbolizes a love that is frozen in time, perfect yet unreachable, much like a work of art that can be admired but never truly experienced.

The chorus, with its repetitive 'Forbidden love, for-forbidden love,' underscores the central conflict of the song. This love makes the singer feel free, yet they are 'stuck in a dream,' highlighting the paradox of feeling liberated by something that ultimately confines them. The lyrics 'See right through me, like you knew me' and 'Careful, speak loosely' suggest a deep, almost psychic connection between the lovers, yet they must tread carefully, aware of the societal or personal constraints that keep them apart. The mention of 'new keys' and 'save money, for new dreams' hints at the practical considerations and future aspirations that are overshadowed by this forbidden love.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the past, 'I used to look at you and see all of your flowers,' indicating a time when the relationship was simpler and more innocent. However, the realization that 'I couldn't lie to you forever' brings a sense of inevitability to their separation. The lines 'Life outside this, wanna hide it' and 'We're divided, but I'm tied in' capture the internal conflict of wanting to escape the constraints of their situation while feeling inextricably bound to the other person. The song concludes with the haunting repetition of 'Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, you make me feel free, but we're stuck in a dream,' leaving the listener with a poignant sense of longing and unresolved tension.