Lyrics
The day begins like another day
The day starts like any other day.
I hear a sermon it must be Sunday
The speaker hears a sermon, indicating it's Sunday.
Words are echoing all around
Words are reverberating around the speaker.
Coming through the fog
The words come through the fog, suggesting uncertainty or confusion.
On my elbows I look around
The speaker looks around on their elbows, perceiving nothing but the sound of breathing.
Nothing here but the sound
There is a sense of emptiness or lack of substance in the surroundings.
Of breathing
The predominant sound is the breathing, emphasizing solitude or isolation.
All the pillows are in a pile
Pillows are gathered in a pile, and the blanket is off, suggesting disorder or disturbance.
And the blanket is off
There is a departure from the usual state of order or comfort.
I thought the windows
The speaker initially believed the windows were made of glass.
Were made of glass
A realization or shift in perception occurs about the nature of the windows.
I thought the patterns
The speaker thought patterns were on the ceiling, indicating a misconception.
Were on the ceiling
A realization that the speaker's understanding was flawed.
I thought the pictures
The speaker believed pictures were parallel, possibly indicating a misunderstanding of relationships.
Were parallel
A realization that the speaker's perception was inaccurate.
I thought that I knew it all
The speaker thought they knew everything but now realizes they didn't.
I didn't know I was stupid
The speaker acknowledges their own stupidity.
I didn't think I was stupid
Reiteration of the speaker's lack of awareness or understanding.
I couldn't tell I was stupid
The speaker couldn't recognize their own stupidity.
I didn't know it at all
An affirmation that the speaker was completely unaware of their ignorance.
I get a call from a good friend
The speaker receives a call from a friend.
And oh I'm alive again
The call brings a renewed sense of vitality to the speaker.
She says she's in for the weekend
The friend mentions being in for the weekend and casually calling.
And just happened to call
The friend's call seems coincidental.
I try keeping her on the line
The speaker attempts to prolong the conversation, perhaps seeking connection.
Saying whatever comes to mind
The speaker speaks spontaneously, without a specific purpose.
She says it sounds like you're doing fine
The friend perceives positivity in the speaker's words and situation.
And leaves me climbing the wall
The friend leaves, and the speaker is left feeling restless or anxious.
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