The Mates of Soul (Remastered)

The Mates of Soul
Taylor John Williams Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Honey, honey,
Do you see 'em running?
Even though it seems like nobody's moving at all
Stay together, no matter what the weather
Even if the winds are changing everything that you are

Said I never believed in the mates of soul
So I never once claimed that I know

That you're the only, only one for me (hah)

Honey, honey
Do you see 'em gunning?
Ain't it out of heart in case it makes a getaway
They say to stay together
And promise to forever
Even if forever never really wanted to stay

I said I never believed in the mates of soul
And so I never once claimed that I know
That you're the only, only one for me
And I know deep down that you feel it too
There's an army out there that'd die for you
So come on, can we just let this be? (Hey, ooh)

I said I never believed in the mates of soul
And so I never once claimed that I know
That you're the only, only one for me (Ooh, yea)
And I know deep down that you feel it too
There's an army out there that'd die for you
So come on, can we just let it be? Ooh
Come on, can we just let this be?

Oooh


Overall Meaning

" The Mates of Soul" is a song by Taylor John Williams that talks about the power of love and how to stay together in difficult times. The opening lines are intriguing, asking if the listener could see something that is only visible to the singer. The lyricist is encouraging his lover to pay attention to something that is happening, even though it seems nobody else is noticing it. The second verse is about staying together in adversity, despite the winds of change that might be trying to sway them apart. The line "Even if the winds are changing everything that you are" seems to be a reference to the fact that difficulties in life can change people and create obstacles in relationships, but that true love can overcome these obstacles.


The singer then says "I never believed in the mates of soul," meaning he never believed there was such a thing as a perfect match or a soulmate. However, he realizes that his lover is the one for him and that he feels it too. He mentions that there is an army out there that would die for her, implying how much he cherishes her and what lengths he would go to stay together. The repeated line "So come on, can we just let this be?" suggests that he is tired of the doubts and fears that can sometimes arise in relationships and just wants to enjoy what they have. The song has a hopeful tone and seems to be about the power of love to overcome challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey, honey, Do you see 'em running?
Hey there, do you notice people running around seemingly without purpose?


Even though it seems like nobody's moving at all
Despite the lack of obvious movement, the situation is still in motion.


Stay together, no matter what the weather
Let's stick together through thick and thin, regardless of circumstances.


Even if the winds are changing everything that you are
Even if external factors try to change you, let's stay true to ourselves.


Said I never believed in the mates of soul
I once thought that soulmates were not real.


So I never once claimed that I know
Consequently, I never pretended to have all the answers.


That you're the only, only one for me (hah)
But now I can say that I truly believe that you are the one for me.


Honey, honey, Do you see 'em gunning?
Hey there, do you notice people gunning for something (or someone)?


Ain't it out of heart in case it makes a getaway
Isn't it better to put our hearts on the line and risk losing, rather than not taking our chances at all?


They say to stay together, And promise to forever
People suggest that we stick together and promise to be together forever.


Even if forever never really wanted to stay
But even if forever (or anything, really) doesn't last, we should still cherish and enjoy what we have.


And I know deep down that you feel it too
I have a strong feeling that you share the same sentiments as me.


There's an army out there that'd die for you
You are loved by so many people that they would be willing to sacrifice their lives for you.


So come on, can we just let this be? (Hey, ooh)
Let's not complicate things unnecessarily. Can we just let things be as they are?


Come on, can we just let this be?
Can we please just let things be?


Oooh
A wordless vocalization that represents the singer's emotions or state of being.


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