Lyrics
In the morning I'm leaving
Expresses the intention to depart in the morning.
I won't wave you goodbye
Won't say goodbye, implying a sudden departure.
In the days where I'd do what I want
Refers to a period of personal freedom.
And I'd hope you don't see me outside
Hoping to avoid being noticed by someone specific.
And you won't find my letters
No physical letters left behind due to secrecy.
'Cause they're written on ice
Metaphorically suggests messages are fleeting or easily disappeared.
If I speed through the bends without making amends
Risking consequences by ignoring reconciliation.
Then my punisher can't hitch a ride
Avoiding carrying emotional baggage, hence escaping punishment.
Drink from the tide
Metaphorically embracing change and unpredictability.
I know you're cruel sometimes
Acknowledging someone's occasional harshness.
I know you're cold, cold as ice
Describing someone's emotional aloofness.
If I speed through the bends without making amends
Similar to line 7, emphasizing avoidance of reconciliation.
I'm hoping we make it alive
Expressing hope for survival despite the situation.
In the morning I'm leaving
Reiteration of the intention to leave in the morning.
Said some things that aren't right
Admitting to saying hurtful things.
Even words that I'll never repeat
Even more hurtful words kept in mind, not repeated aloud.
But I'll keep them on loop in my mind
Ongoing mental torment from remembered words.
And I won't find my letters
Similar to line 5, no physical traces left behind.
'Cause they're written on ice
Reiterating the fleeting nature of messages and feelings.
Without means to an end there's no making amends
Without resolution, there's no chance for reconciliation.
With my punisher, passenger side
Metaphorical reference to carrying guilt or consequence.
Drink from the tide
Metaphorical acceptance of unpredictable circumstances.
I know I'm cruel sometimes
Self-awareness of personal flaws and cruelty.
I know I'm cold, cold as ice
Recognizing one's emotional detachment.
If I speed through the bends without making amends
Reiteration of consequences for avoiding reconciliation.
I don't think we'll make it alive
Doubtful of survival without resolution.
Hang up my clothes to dry
Performing routine tasks despite impending departure.
Up-top the pole see the crest fly
Observing a symbol of pride or identity.
If my home harks these colours
Desiring the surroundings to reflect personal emotions.
Then so should the sky
Desiring a connection between personal feelings and the environment.
Under its cloud we divide
Divided under emotional turmoil or conflict.
But under those winds come tides
Highlighting the cyclical nature of consequences.
Red green and blue, only in dye
Colors symbolizing emotions or experiences, possibly artificial.
When your leaves turn to brown
Natural transition or change, possibly signifying loss or decay.
Upon us you'll rely
Dependency on nature despite personal actions.
The punisher speaks his goodbyes
The consequences or guilt confront the individual.
Hang up my clothes to dry
Repetition of routine tasks before departure.
Up-top the pole see the crest fly
Observing the same symbol of pride or identity.
If my home harks these colours
Desire for emotional resonance in the environment.
Then so should the sky
Connecting personal emotions to the broader world.
The punisher speaks his goodbyes
Consequences or guilt are acknowledged again.
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