Lyrics
And when they come
Anticipating an impending arrival or approach of a group or force.
To round us up
Connoting a collective action to gather or assemble people.
To gather us up
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the act of gathering.
Shadow and air
Referring to intangible elements—darkness and emptiness.
I'll think of you
A promise or commitment to remember someone amidst chaos.
Standing there
Imagining the person in a specific situation.
Lovely in the light
Describing the person as attractive or appealing in a particular setting.
And when they come
Reiteration of an impending arrival or approach of a force.
To bag us up
Suggesting a containment or restriction.
To make the world
To render the world unseen or imperceptible.
Invisible
Expressing a perception that the world is already hidden.
Oh, man, it already is
Commentary on the beauty or attractiveness of something.
Pretty as a picture
Continuing the commentary on attractiveness but hinting at incompleteness.
But pretty as a picture is halfway there
Beauty alone is insufficient, implying an unfinished state.
A fortress of solitude's no contest
Comparing isolation to an unbeatable entity when faced with nothingness.
When you stare at oblivion
When confronted with emptiness, the fortress of solitude holds no power.
The game is rigged in every direction
Indicating a biased or unfair system in all aspects.
You play to win not a god damn thing
Playing a futile game with no real gains.
You climb the walls, you're made of string
Repetition suggesting the cyclical nature of actions despite futility.
You climb the walls, you're made of string
-You climb the walls, you're made of string
-And pretty as a picture means halfway there
Reiterating the insufficiency of mere beauty.
Your fortress of solitude's no contest
Similar to line 17, emphasizing isolation's weakness against nothingness.
When you're staring at oblivion
When faced with emptiness, solitude loses its significance.
So when they come
Expecting an impending arrival or approach to harm or damage.
To hack us up
Implies a violent and destructive action upon arrival.
Arms, legs, mouth, eyes
Specific body parts symbolizing vulnerability and dismemberment.
Used to be so nice
Reflecting on a past state of pleasantness and excitement.
Used to be such a thrill
-Come on, University Hill
Repetitive encouragement to "University Hill," possibly seeking refuge or strength in this entity described as "love."
Come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on, come on, University Hill (it's called love)
-Come on
Invitation or insistence to join this place or concept.
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