Lyrics
The chance that he ever reaches any place
The likelihood of him reaching a suitable place supporting life is very low.
Suitable to support life in his lifetime's pretty low
The chances of him seeing familiar people are even lower, leading him to contemplate leaving.
(Get low) Pretty low, (Get low) pretty low, (Get low) pretty low (Get low)
Reinforces the idea of low chances and emphasizes the decision to let go.
And the chances of him of ever seeing anybody
The probability of him encountering someone he knows is extremely low.
That he knows are even lower so he's making up his mind to just go
He has made up his mind to leave and let go of connections.
(Let go) Just go, (Let go) just go, (Let go) just go (Let go)
Reiterates the decision to let go and move on.
So it's one shot in the arm (One shot in the arm)
Describes a single attempt, possibly at finding solace or escape.
Hazy in the head (Hazy in the head)
Mentions a clouded mental state, possibly induced by the decision.
Set the timer once (Set the timer once)
Suggests setting a timer as a symbolic act before taking a significant step.
Lay down in the bed (Lay down and)
Laying down in bed, possibly preparing for a drastic change.
Close the hatch trying to clear your mind
A moment of reflection before facing challenges, trying to clear the mind.
'Cause nightmares and alarms blowing kill the time
References to unsettling thoughts and distractions that hinder progress.
If you have a God say something sublime
If there is a higher power, seeking guidance or comfort.
Deep breath and leave it behind you ready to
Preparing to face challenges with a deep breath and leaving negativity behind.
Jump
The decision to take a leap, possibly into the unknown.
Be right here when you wake up
Reassurance of being present for support after the leap.
(Jump) Be right here when you wake up
Repeated assurance of being there after the jump, contrasted with the absence when waking up.
(Jump) Be right here when you wake up
-(Jump) Be right here when you wake up
-(Jump) There'll be no here when you wake up
-(Jump) There'll be no here when you wake up
-(Jump) There'll be no here when you wake up
-(Jump) There'll be no here when you wake up
-Slow blood
Repetition of "Slow blood," possibly indicating a gradual or reluctant change.
Slow blood
-Slow blood
-Somewhere in sleep is a brainstorm
Description of the brain's activity during sleep, possibly relating to internal struggles.
And the EKG spikes and the
-Nerves fire like flies lightly and
-Die slightly each night alright alright alright
-It's an artifact apparently
Reference to an artifact, resembling a recurring memory or experience.
Similar to a muscle memory
-And he grabs her ropes and chokes back songs like
Metaphorical depiction of emotions and love, with a sense of embarrassment.
Tears like stars like gears and moving
-Picture's picture perfect
-Paint a perfect picture perforate it
-Rip it up into a thousand jagged edges
-He's embarrassed of the love he has
Descriptions of personal connections, including happiness, family, and the inevitability of change.
For things you never knew
-Didn't you know
-Happiness is waiting at your door
-In a sleek black dress and a kiss that says "hello"
-And a thick black mess and a mom that says "don't go"
-And a cul-de-sac so cold it'll hold you close when the
-Stores all close and the clothes so thin to begin with
-When the wind rips they blow
Highlighting vulnerability and the impact of external forces.
Pretty low, (Get low) pretty low, (Get low) pretty low, (Get low) pretty low (Get low)
Reiteration of the decision to let go and move on.
Just go, (Let go) just go, (Let go) just go, (Let go) just go (Let go)
-Slow blood (I follow the stars when the sun goes to bed)
Repetition of "Slow blood" with additional lines hinting at following unconventional paths and leaving the past behind.
Slow blood (Everything I've ever known is long dead)
-Slow blood (I can't go back home cause I wanna be free)
-Slow blood (Someone tell the others what's become of me)
An urgent call to inform others about personal transformation or a significant change.
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