Berlin
Seeking Redemption: Unveiling the Depths of Despair in Carpark North's 'Berlin'
Lyrics
Here they are
Referring to the walls present in a place, possibly a metaphor for a setting or environment.
The dried out walls
Describing the walls as devoid of moisture or life, emphasizing their emptiness.
With lonely cracks
Highlighting the presence of cracks within these walls, indicating a sense of loneliness or vulnerability.
And dusty floors
Depicting the floors covered in dust, suggesting neglect or abandonment.
here I turn
Reflecting a personal turning point, transitioning from day to night metaphorically, potentially signifying a change or shift in perspective.
The day to night
Continuing the metaphorical transition, possibly suggesting a personal transformation or emotional change.
Here my veins
Referring to one's veins symbolically, possibly indicating a sense of emotional exhaustion or depletion.
Are drained for life
Expressing a feeling of being drained or devoid of life force.
Find me something
Seeking something to hold onto, temporarily or permanently, for different durations of time.
For a day, for a while
Expressing a need for something to endure for a day, a while, or a lifetime.
For lifetime
Desiring permanence or something significant that lasts a lifetime.
Shine me a lonesome ray
Desiring a glimmer of hope or light in a lonely or desolate situation.
Finally something
Expressing relief or satisfaction upon finding something meaningful or significant.
For a day, for a while
Similar to line 13, seeking something meaningful for different durations.
For lifetime
Reiterating the desire for something lasting a lifetime.
Help me find my sleep
Expressing a need for assistance in finding peace or rest.
Hand me stones
Requesting tools or means to break down the metaphorical walls or barriers.
To break these walls
Asking for grief or pain, suggesting a willingness to transform or overcome obstacles.
Hand me grief
Expressing a readiness to change a situation or circumstance using emotional turmoil or hardship.
And I'll change it all
Continuing the sentiment of transformation or change through adversity.
with a dried-out tongue
Metaphorically portraying a state of dryness or speechlessness, perhaps due to emotional exhaustion.
I stand to shout
Expressing a readiness to speak out or express oneself despite difficulties.
Today you'll hear
Emphasizing the determination to vocalize thoughts or emotions.
The words out loud
Empty line, potentially indicating a pause or a significant moment of revelation.
find me something
Reiterating the desire for something meaningful or substantial.
For a day, for a while
Desiring a glimmer of hope or light in a desolate or lonely situation.
For lifetime
Expressing satisfaction or relief upon finding something significant.
Shine me a lonesome ray
Similar to lines 12, 17, and 30, seeking something meaningful for different durations.
Finally something
Expressing relief or satisfaction upon finding something significant.
For a day, for a while
Similar to lines 12, 17, 30, and 34, seeking something meaningful for different durations.
For lifetime
Reiterating the desire for assistance in finding peace or rest.
Help me find my sleep
Expressing a need for help in finding peace or rest, echoing earlier sentiments.
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