Song 34 // Sega Bodega - "Only Seeing God When I Come"
Heaven is a place we won't go
I can feel it fading, for sure
Hanging at the gate of your love
I'll be waiting for forever
There is such a haunting beauty in Sega Bodega’s song, “Only Seeing God When I Come.” It yearns of sadness and relief, acceptance and contentment.
All of this comes through in an ephemeral state with delicate, angelic vocals as the song builds upon itself with subtle electronic layers.
And I'll be waiting for forever
Hanging at the gate of your love
I can feel it fading, for sure
Heaven is a place we won't go
From the first verse, the pained vocals show us the world through Sega Bodega’s eyes. The clever reverse-repetition of the lines in this verse add to the cyclic nature of coming to terms with oneself through poignant reflection.
Saying it's eternal, don't lie
I can take a burn, don't be shy
I'll be living sin 'till I die
Heaven is the light in your eyes
I've been in a holier place
Tell me while you're holding my face
Say it like a promise you'll break
Hell is in a silent escape
The gossamer-like beat provides a steady foundation as the song broaches the topic of religion and sensuality, while maintaining the evocative vulnerability throughout the song.
Sega Bodega’s production on the track combined with the singing, lifts the song to a grander scope, and in the process, forms a spirituality completely of its own.
I seek your asylum in mine
Giving into violent divine
Holding like a holy design
Heaven is a place we can't find
Heaven is a place you belong
I don't even know where I'm from
Only seeing God when I come
I'm a living hell on the run
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