Blank Maps
Navigating Silence: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Cold Specks' 'Blank Maps'
Lyrics
Don't you wait on me, I'll shoo you down
Feeling a sense of urgency, advising someone not to rely on waiting for the speaker; the speaker will discourage them.
Keep your eyes closed, your ear to the ground
Instructing someone to remain oblivious or indifferent, staying grounded and attentive to their surroundings.
Pick up in the middle of the night
Suggesting a sudden departure or action in the middle of the night, emphasizing spontaneity and unpredictability.
Kill the silence, I can't bear to speak
Expressing discomfort with silence, indicating difficulty in verbal communication or expression.
Head for the heart, does it break
Directing attention to the emotional impact on the heart when facing difficulties or challenges.
Words may fall, the body remains
Highlighting the permanence of physical existence despite the fleeting nature of words.
And every map is blank
Suggesting a lack of guidance or certainty in life, where every path or plan is unclear and unknown.
When my words head for the cracks
Anticipating the possibility of the speaker's words encountering difficulties or challenges.
Will you have my back
Seeking reassurance or support from someone, questioning their loyalty in tough times.
We were good children
Reflecting on a past state of innocence or goodness, possibly in contrast to current circumstances.
Darling, let it out
Encouraging emotional release or expression, possibly addressing suppressed feelings.
I hold my breath, don't like to move
Expressing a reluctance to change or take action, preferring to stay still and avoid potential consequences.
When the night comes, who will you be
Pondering the nature of a person's identity or character during challenging moments.
Even the dead cannot be astoundingly alive
Suggesting that even in death, one cannot escape the complexities of being truly alive and engaged.
I am I am, I am I am a goddamn believer
Affirming a strong belief or conviction in one's existence, expressing a sense of self and determination.
When my words head for the clouds
Returning to the theme of the speaker's words facing challenges, this time reaching towards an elevated or idealized state.
Will you have my back
Reiterating the need for support or loyalty when the speaker's words encounter difficulties.
We were good children
Recalling a past state of goodness or innocence, emphasizing a longing for understanding or compassion.
Darling, let it out
Encouraging emotional expression, suggesting that keeping feelings inside is detrimental.
Well, I am I am, I am I am a goddamn believer
Reaffirming a strong belief or conviction, emphasizing determination and resilience.
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