“Cliff’s Edge” describes an intense relationship with a lover that leaves the partners on edge due to its instability. Hayley spoke about the meaning of the song in an interview with Teen Vogue:
“I feel like everyone can relate to being in a relationship where you just don’t know if you just want t...
[Verse 1]
Swing a little further, higher
Underneath the big top trees
Scrape my knees, whatever, ah
I'mma gonna let them bleed
Got no turning back, I'mma flirt with that
[Refrain]
Get a little closer
Get a little closer
[Chorus]
Cliff's edge, you turn me on
You lead me on
You got me on a
Cliff's edge, where I belong
You got me on
You turn me on
I wanna feel that sea breeze
I wanna feel that sea breeze
[Verse 2]
Love until we burn up, fire
Do whatever gets you seen
Kiss me with adventure, ah
Until I forget my name
Chills run down my back, I'mma flirt with that
[Refrain]
Get a little closer
Get a little closer
[Chorus]
Cliff's edge, you turn me on
You lead me on
You got me on a
Cliff's edge, where I belong
You got me on
You turn me on
I wanna feel that sea breeze
I wanna feel that sea breeze
[Bridge]
Closing in, closer to you
This could take all night
Caving in, crumbling in your
Hips, your lips, they're mine
Closing in, closer to you
This could take all night
Caving in, crumbling in your
Hips, your lips, they're mine
[Chorus]
Cliff's edge, you turn me on
You lead me on
You got me on a
Cliff's edge, where I belong
You got me on
You turn me on
I wanna feel that sea breeze
I wanna feel that sea breeze
[Outro]
I wanna feel that sea breeze
I wanna feel that sea breeze
Cliff’s Edge was written by Hayley Kiyoko & Jacques Brautbar.
Cliff’s Edge was produced by Hayley Kiyoko & James Flannigan.
Hayley Kiyoko released Cliff’s Edge on Thu Jan 01 2015.
The spelling varies between releases. Grammatically, “Cliff’s Edge” is correct and this is how it is displayed in iTunes. However, the Amazon listing and official music video contradicts this.
In the EP booklet, the spelling changes between lines. However, the booklet is also riddled with other spe...
Hayley Kiyoko explained in an email to THEFADER.com,
“I wanted to show a tumultuous love that constantly twists and turns, when each person feels pushed to an emotional cliff’s edge. But ultimately you have to save yourself from ‘drowning’ in those emotions; take a step back, take a breath and know...