Lyrics
From the empty streets to abandoned homes
Referring to the transition from deserted streets to uninhabited houses.
There's a stinging feeling in my eye
Expressing discomfort or pain in the eyes, possibly metaphorical.
Shelter underground in case the big one comes
Suggesting preparation for a major disaster by seeking shelter underground.
Why would you plan for it not to work out right?
Raising a question about the futility of planning if it's not expected to succeed.
My focus was blurred
Indicating a lack of clarity or direction in the speaker's thoughts or actions.
As the world became consumed
Describing a scenario where the world is overwhelmed or overshadowed.
For who?
Raising the question of who or what is responsible for the consumed world.
From the lookout tower another fired flare
Referring to a signal or sign from a lookout tower, possibly symbolizing hope.
I wonder if there's a light inside that heart
Questioning if there is compassion or warmth within someone's heart.
To escape the mess from every misstep
Expressing a desire to avoid the consequences of mistakes.
Why build another bridge that lead nowhere
Questioning the purpose of constructing a bridge that leads to no meaningful destination.
My focus was blurred
Reiterating a lack of clarity or focus in the speaker's perspective.
As the world became consumed
Repeating the idea of the world being consumed, questioning for whom.
For who?
Reiterating the inquiry into the responsible entity for the consumed world.
What's embedded, we're coming up for air
Describing a process of surfacing or becoming aware of something embedded.
Becomes outdated, we're coming up for air
Suggesting the obsolescence of something as it surfaces or becomes evident.
Lost in the details, we're coming up for air
Referring to being lost in intricate details as one becomes aware of something.
It's raining ashes, we're coming up for air
Depicting a situation where the environment is filled with falling ashes.
We're coming up for air
Emphasizing the act of surfacing or becoming aware as a recurring theme.
We're coming up
Stating the repeated action of surfacing or becoming aware.
Even though they say it won't change a thing
Contradicting a statement about change, suggesting skepticism or doubt.
These broken promises
Highlighting the transient nature of broken promises.
Only can last so long
Emphasizing the limited duration of broken promises before they fade away.
'Fore it all goes away
Suggesting the inevitability of the disappearance of everything.
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