Lyrics
I've been staring for days
The speaker has been intensely observing or contemplating something for an extended period.
I'm surprised I haven't aged
The speaker feels surprised that despite the intense contemplation, there's no visible effect on their physical appearance, suggesting an internal rather than external change.
I'm growing silver from my brain
The speaker metaphorically expresses the growth of wisdom or experience ("silver") in their mind.
And my face
The reference to growing "silver" extends to the speaker's face, indicating a visible manifestation of wisdom or experience.
Call it stupid
The speaker acknowledges that others might consider their actions foolish.
It's so bleak
There's a sense of desolation or emptiness associated with the situation or state of mind.
You don't listen to your own advice
A reflection on how the speaker doesn't heed their own advice, possibly suggesting self-sabotaging behavior.
She has new leaves
Imagery of growth or renewal in someone else ("she"), possibly indicating a contrast between personal growth and stagnation in others.
Flowers bloom
Positive imagery of vitality and growth with flowers blooming, possibly contrasting the speaker's experience with the growth in others.
In the window of your parents room
A juxtaposition of life and growth within the confined space of a parental figure's room, hinting at contrasts and unexpected places where growth occurs.
Would you carry me
The speaker expresses a desire or plea for support or assistance.
Red colour in your cheeks
Describing someone else's (possibly the listener's) physical reaction, indicating a change in demeanor or emotions.
Smiling ironically
Suggesting a contradictory or ironic smile despite the situation, possibly implying an attempt to mask true feelings.
Summer ain't coming
Repetition emphasizing the absence or delay of a season (summer), potentially symbolizing a lack of expected happiness or fulfillment.
Summer ain't coming
-Summer ain't coming
-Summer ain't coming
-Call it stupid
Repeated lines mirroring earlier verses, reinforcing the themes of desolation, lack of self-awareness, growth in others, and contrasting situations.
It's so bleak
-You don't listen to your own advice
-She has new leaves
-Flowers bloom
-In the window of your parents room
-And I tried to engage it was not the same
The speaker attempted to engage with something but found it different or changed, possibly indicating a failed attempt at connection or understanding.
Call it stupid
Replication of earlier lines, continuing the narrative of desolation, self-neglect, growth in others, and an altered or failed interaction.
It's so bleak
-You don't listen to your own advice
-She has new leaves
-Flowers bloom
-In the window of your parents room
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