Raise the Alarm
Echoes of Despair: Cosmic Orphan's Driving Reflections
Lyrics
What is it about driving
Contemplating the significance of driving.
That makes me think so much of dying
Reflecting on thoughts of death while driving.
Yeah I can hold straight when the road bends
Capable of driving straight, but thoughts disrupt focus.
But then I picture tomorrow and my fantasy ends
Imagining the future, disrupting optimistic fantasies.
I'd scream out but it battered in my lungs
Feeling the urge to express distress but unable to do so.
I'd tell you what was wrong but it cut off my tongue
Unable to communicate problems due to a figurative loss of speech.
I'd reach out but it's holding down my arms
Feeling constrained, unable to take action.
I know you'd be my guard if I could just raise the alarm
Desiring support and protection by raising an alarm.
Yeah, you know something is taking over
Sensing a change or influence taking control.
When my eyes get just a little colder
Noticing emotional detachment, becoming colder.
And I can't see you, but I'll pretend
Unable to see clearly but maintaining a facade.
And we'll hover 'round waiting for the darkness to end
Waiting for a difficult period to pass.
I'd scream out but it battered in my lungs
Reiterating the struggle to express distress.
I'd tell you what was wrong but it cut off my tongue
Continuing the theme of communication difficulties.
I'd reach out but it's holding down my arms
Feeling restrained, struggling to take action.
I know you'd be my guard if I could just raise the alarm
Expressing a desire for support and protection.
What is it about driving that makes me think so much of dying
Repeating the contemplation of driving and thoughts of death.
Yeah I can hold straight when the road bends
Reiterating the ability to drive straight despite mental distractions.
But then I picture tomorrow and
Continuation of thoughts about the future.
I picture tomorrow and
Repetition emphasizing the persistent thoughts of the future.
I picture tomorrow and
Further underlining the constant consideration of the future.
I picture tomorrow and
Continued focus on imagining the future.
My father seethes, my mother cries
Describing family turmoil: father's anger, mother's sorrow.
My sisters leave as my brother tries
Siblings departing while a brother attempts to mediate.
To make them see it through his eyes
Brother striving to make others understand his perspective.
My wife will grieve 'til the day she dies
Anticipating the enduring grief of a spouse.
I'd scream out but it battered in my lungs
Reiterating the struggle to express distress, emphasizing the impact on the lungs.
I'd tell you what was wrong but it cut off my tongue
Continuing the theme of communication difficulties, focusing on loss of speech.
I'd reach out but it's holding down my arms
Feeling constrained, struggling to take action, emphasizing arm restriction.
I know you'd be my guard if I could just raise the alarm
Expressing a desire for support and protection through raising an alarm.
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