Somewhere In Between

VÉRITÉ's song 'Somewhere In Between' delves into the complex emotional landscape that exists between two people. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship caught in a liminal space, neither fully alive nor completely dead. The opening lines, 'Somewhere between living and dying / Making believe the walls have gone quiet,' set the tone for a narrative that explores the tension and ambiguity in a relationship. The imagery of 'smoldering silence' suggests a sense of unresolved conflict and emotional turmoil, where the soul is metaphorically set on fire, yet there is a yearning for peace and quiet.

The recurring theme of distance is palpable throughout the song. VÉRITÉ sings about a 'measure of distance' that she 'can't quite calculate,' highlighting the emotional and perhaps physical gap between the two individuals. This distance is not just a physical space but also an emotional chasm that is difficult to bridge. The repetition of 'Somewhere in between / You and me' emphasizes the uncertainty and the struggle to find a common ground. The act of 'counting the minutes' until she can 'lie down to wait' further underscores the sense of longing and anticipation, as if waiting for a resolution that may never come.

The song also touches on the idea of hidden truths and unspoken emotions. Lines like 'Somewhere between your neck and my throat / Hung up in light, the dead, it makes me choke' suggest a suffocating feeling, as if the weight of unexpressed feelings is too much to bear. The mention of 'glimpses of heaven at night' that are 'kept out of sight' adds a layer of melancholy, indicating that moments of happiness or clarity are fleeting and elusive. The song concludes with the acknowledgment of a 'space' and a 'line' that has been drawn between the two, signifying boundaries that have been set, either consciously or unconsciously, making the 'in between' a place of both connection and separation.