Lyrics
Why are you alive
Reflecting on the purpose or meaning of life.
Such an awkward place to be
Expressing a sense of discomfort or unease with life's circumstances.
Standing outside on the street
Physically present but feeling isolated or detached from others.
Had a drink at 7PM, sat in the rain
Recalling a specific moment at 7PM, possibly involving introspection in the rain.
Such a nice thing to say
Commenting on the positive nature of a statement made.
How do you know
Raising questions about certainty or knowledge.
Can you be sure
Challenging the ability to be certain about a situation or outcome.
That you won't fly away
Exploring the fear of losing stability or freedom.
How do you know
Repetition of questioning uncertainty and the possibility of leaving.
Can you be sure
Continued exploration of doubt and the risk of departure.
That you won't fly away
Emphasizing the lingering uncertainty about staying or leaving.
Why am I alive
Shifting focus to the singer's own existence and purpose.
Such a strange place to be
Expressing a feeling of being in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.
Standing alone out in the rain
Being alone in adverse conditions, possibly metaphorical.
Met a girl at 3AM, slept in the hay
Describing an encounter at 3AM, followed by an unconventional resting place (hay).
Such a terrible thing to say
Labeling a spoken statement as negative or regrettable.
How do I know
The singer questioning their own certainty in a given situation.
Can I be sure
Expressing doubt and the challenge of being sure about a particular outcome.
That I won't fly away
Concerns about the possibility of personal departure or escape.
How do I know
Continued uncertainty and doubt about the potential to fly away.
Can I be sure
Questioning personal certainty and the ability to be sure of remaining grounded.
That I won't fly away
Repetition of doubt regarding the risk of flying away.
How do I know
Continued exploration of uncertainty and the potential for departure.
Can I be sure
Expressing doubt and the challenge of being sure about staying grounded.
That I won't fly away
Repetition of the theme, questioning the certainty of not flying away.
How do I know
Reiteration of the persistent questioning of certainty and the risk of flying away.
Can I be sure
Continued exploration of doubt and the challenge of being sure about staying grounded.
That I won't fly away
Emphasizing the ongoing uncertainty about the possibility of flying away.
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