Asbestos
Ephemeral Dreams and Toxic Bonds: Asbestos by Bones Ate Arfa
Lyrics
Asbestos spitting image
Reference to an image associated with asbestos, possibly conveying toxicity or danger.
Caught up in your dream
Being entangled or captivated by someone else's dream or vision.
Bigger picture, I'm so sorry
Acknowledging a broader perspective and expressing regret without understanding it fully.
But I don't know what that means
Confession of not comprehending the deeper significance of the bigger picture.
I'm a sideline reactor
Being an observer or participant from the sidelines, influencing reactions.
A catalyst to your heat
Acting as a catalyst, intensifying the emotions or situations of another person.
Wish I was like you but Im all mixed up
Expressing a desire to be like someone else but feeling internally conflicted or confused.
And when you're so nice to me
Receiving kindness from the mentioned person.
Switch it on, switch it on, switch it a-a-a-a-a
Repetition of the phrase "Switch it on," possibly indicating a desire for a change or activation of something.
Switch it on, switch it on, switch it a-a-a-a-a
-Switch it on, switch it on, switch it a-a-a-a-a
-Switch it on, switch it on, switch it
-Asbestos spitting image
Comparing oneself to asbestos, suggesting a lack of significance or importance to the speaker.
Means nothing to me
-Asbestos spitting image
-You mean nothing to me
-My head turns round the centre
Describing difficulty in seeing clearly when things are in motion but finding clarity when still, realizing the insignificance of the mentioned person.
Makes it so hard to see
-But when I'm stood still I remember
-You mean nothing to me
-Asbestos in my blood stream
Describing a liking for the feeling of asbestos in the bloodstream and contemplating self-harm to take the mentioned person home.
I kinda like how it feels
-Wish I could leave this shit alone
-Would that be so hard cos I'll
-Break off
-All of my fingers and bones
-So I can take you home
Expressing a desire to bring the mentioned person home despite potential harm to oneself.
Take you home
-I will not fall and I will not go
Declaring determination not to fall or give up, relying on the mentioned person for support.
I'm held prisoner by my own bones
-You are my eyes and you are my limbs
-I rely on you to help me win
-Asbestos spitting image
Repetition of the theme that the mentioned person means nothing to the speaker.
Means nothing to me
-Asbestos spitting image
-You mean nothing..
-Asbestos spitting image
-Means nothing to me
-Asbestos spitting image
-You mean nothing to me
-My head turns round the centre
-Makes it so hard to see
-But when I'm stood still I remember
-You mean nothing...
-To me
Affirming that the mentioned person means nothing to the speaker.
Give you the wheel when we're a team
Metaphorical expression of being a small, essential part in the mentioned person's larger scheme or plan.
I am a cog, in your machine
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