Lyrics
There sat a new test
There is a new challenge or obstacle to face.
Much harder that you bought in
The challenge is more difficult than anticipated or purchased.
As for the unseen, just take care of what you will
Be cautious about the unseen or unexpected; take care of what you can control.
Light the silent alarm
Activate the silent alarm, possibly indicating a need for alertness or readiness.
We never think that we're missing much 'til
We often don't realize what we lack until it's gone.
I gasp and hold my breath
The speaker experiences a sudden, involuntary breath-holding, possibly related to stress or anxiety.
These needs have changed so deep
Basic needs have undergone profound changes.
To face you, oh let's say
Addressing someone, possibly indicating a desire to confront a situation or person.
I've been awake for
The speaker has been awake for an unspecified duration.
I need a new test
Expressing a need for a new challenge or test.
Then I set out to choose someone to
The speaker selects someone to inspire or ignite their soul.
Light the soul like a kiln
Igniting the soul is compared to firing a kiln, suggesting a transformative process.
Just imagine us chasing this with
Imagine pursuing a challenging goal.
Eyes gone from sleep apnea
Suffering from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by interrupted breathing, symbolizing struggle or difficulty.
A slight of tongue as the seas are empty
Using deceptive language while facing emptiness or lack.
I gasp and hold my breath
Experiencing breathlessness again, emphasizing the ongoing struggle.
These needs have changed so deep
Basic needs have undergone profound changes (repeated).
To face you, oh let's say
Addressing someone, possibly indicating a desire to confront a situation or person (repeated).
I've been awake for
The speaker has been awake for an unspecified duration (repeated).
Ever
Repetition of "Ever," suggesting enduring or persistent wakefulness.
Ever
-Ever
-Ever
-Try to read off a letter that's falling apart
Attempting to decipher a deteriorating letter, possibly representing a deteriorating situation.
The sun and the moon I can't cheat
Acceptance of the inability to deceive or manipulate natural forces symbolized by the sun and the moon.
Escape like an animal ready for my sleepless stroll
Prepared for a restless or sleepless journey, akin to an animal.
I found these shifting hours mistakenly used up
Discovering that time has been unintentionally spent or wasted.
So I gasp and hold my breath
Experiencing breathlessness again, emphasizing the ongoing struggle (repeated).
These needs have changed so deep
Basic needs have undergone profound changes (repeated).
To face you, oh let's say
Addressing someone, possibly indicating a desire to confront a situation or person (repeated).
I've been awake for years
The speaker has been awake for an extended period.
I gasp and hold my breath
Experiencing breathlessness again, emphasizing the ongoing struggle (repeated).
These needs have changed so deep
Basic needs have undergone profound changes (repeated).
To face you, oh let's say
Addressing someone, possibly indicating a desire to confront a situation or person (repeated).
I've been awake for
The speaker has been awake for an extended period (repeated).
Ever
Repetition of "Ever," reinforcing the idea of enduring or persistent wakefulness (repeated).
Ever
-Ever
-Ever
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