'Dangerous Heights' is a poignant and introspective song that captures the complicated feelings of falling for a friend while sharing a moment in front of a classic film. Set against the backdrop of suspense and allure, the lyrics explore themes of anxiety, vulnerability, and the thrilling uncertainty of unspoken desires.
Verse 1:
Sitting close, the screen flickers bright,
Watching 'Vertigo' unfold in the night.
Your hand just grazes, dangerously near,
I think you know, but do you really hear?
Chorus:
I wonder if you see, what you're doing to me,
With every glance, I feel my heart in a plea.
The heights we're climbing, they make me feel small,
But your towering presence, it’s a dizzying fall.
Verse 2:
You laugh and you smile, like you’ve got no care,
And I’m just hoping you won’t notice my stare.
I’d tell you my fears, but I can hardly breathe,
Caught in the moment, this web that we weave.
Chorus:
I wonder if you see, what you're doing to me,
With every glance, I feel my heart in a plea.
The heights we're climbing, they make me feel small,
But your towering presence, it’s a dizzying fall.
Bridge:
I’m afraid of heights, but it’s you that I crave,
A leap of faith, though it's dangerous to brave.
Do you feel the pull, or is it just me?
Caught in this fight, between dare and decree.
Verse 3:
As the credits roll, our hands drift apart,
Suspense in the air, but I’m brave at heart.
I’ll keep this a secret, for now anyway,
Until the next time, when words find their way.
Chorus:
I wonder if you see, what you're doing to me,
With every glance, I feel my heart in a plea.
The heights we're climbing, they make me feel small,
But your towering presence, it’s a dizzying fall.
Outro:
Yeah, I wonder...
I wonder if you know...
What you do to me...
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it's about falling for a friend, we're watching vertigo, and their hand is dangerously close to my knee. I wonder if they are aware of what they do to me, i wonder if they know that I'm afraid of heights. and they are twice taller than me.
elliott smith