Sleep Paralysis

Sweet Paralysis: Carving Marks of Self-Worth in Fleeting Moments
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Lyrics

Carve your name in a tree or just run your fingers through wet concrete yeah

Expressing the idea of leaving a lasting mark, either by carving a name or running fingers through wet concrete, symbolizing a desire for significance and impact.

A mark, a mark worth leaving

Emphasizes the importance of making a meaningful impact, suggesting that leaving a mark is valuable and significant.

What's self worth, the moment's fleeting

Questioning the value of self-worth in the context of fleeting moments, perhaps exploring the transience of individual significance.

Carve your name in a tree or just run your fingers through wet concrete yeah

Reiteration of the act of leaving a mark, whether through carving or running fingers through wet concrete, underscoring its significance.

A mark, a mark worth leaving

Reiterating the idea that the mark left behind holds value and is worth the effort, emphasizing its lasting impact.

What's self worth, the moment's fleeting

Continuation of questioning self-worth in the face of fleeting moments, exploring the transient nature of personal significance.


The sand runs through your fingers, it's gone but a feeling lingers

Metaphorical imagery of time slipping away like sand through fingers, leaving behind a lingering feeling.

I've been out in the street, mixed with sweet paralysis I can't scream, no,

Describing a state of paralysis in the street, unable to scream, possibly symbolizing a sense of helplessness or stagnation.

But I can't watch, can't watch them leaving

Expressing a difficulty in watching others leave, suggesting a sense of detachment or inability to connect with the departure of others.

And I wake up and wind up leaving

Reflecting on waking up and leaving, hinting at the cyclical nature of departure and the uncertainty of where these departures lead.

Who knows where these dreams come from

Pondering the origin of dreams and the mysteries surrounding their source, introducing an element of uncertainty and curiosity.

I know what I can't become

Acknowledging personal limitations and understanding what one cannot become, possibly reflecting on self-awareness.


Hold my hand whoever you are, woah oh

Inviting someone to hold the speaker's hand, suggesting a desire for connection and support, emphasizing the universality of this plea.

Take me there, no matter how far, I'll go

Expressing a willingness to go anywhere, emphasizing the depth of commitment and the extent of the speaker's dedication.


Hold my hand whoever you are, woah oh

Reaffirmation of the speaker's readiness to go anywhere, underscoring the unwavering commitment expressed in the lyrics.

Take me there, no matter how far, I'll go

Continuation of the plea for someone to hold the speaker's hand, emphasizing the enduring and unconditional nature of the request.


Hold my hand whoever you are, woah oh

Repetition of the plea for someone to hold the speaker's hand, reinforcing the universal and timeless nature of the desire for connection.

Take me there, no matter how far, I'll go

Reiteration of the speaker's willingness to go anywhere, emphasizing the enduring and unwavering commitment expressed in the lyrics.

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