Distant Shouts
Echoes of Silent Struggles: Distant Shouts by Donkey Kid
Lyrics
And when I sleep I still here those distant shouts baby boy leave, the corners move when the fight breaks out and if you stay here until I fall asleep
During sleep, the narrator hears distant shouts, possibly urging a baby boy to leave; the environment changes when a fight occurs, and staying until sleep might imply a prolonged struggle.
Won't be forever, but still it might as well be
The situation described may not last forever, but its duration feels significant to the narrator.
Caught up in the middle
The narrator feels trapped or entangled in a conflict, symbolized by being caught in the middle.
doors locked no way out
Doors are locked, signifying a sense of being unable to escape or find a way out of the situation.
Move me just a little
A plea for a small movement or change in the circumstance, suggesting a desire for relief or resolution.
should I feel something by now
The narrator questions whether they should be feeling something at this point in the situation.
I can't hear what you're saying
The narrator cannot comprehend or understand what someone is saying, possibly due to emotional turmoil.
your heartbeat is way too loud
The other person's heartbeat is loud, possibly indicating heightened emotions or tension.
turn in down I'm not staying
The narrator decides not to stay, suggesting a choice to disengage from the current situation.
Why is everything upside down?
The world feels chaotic, with everything appearing upside down, possibly reflecting a distorted or confusing reality.
And when I sleep I still here those distant shouts baby boy Leave, the corners move when the fight breaks out and if you stay here until I fall asleep
Repetition of the earlier scenario, emphasizing the persistence of the struggles and the potential futility of staying.
won't be forever, but still it might as well be
Reiteration that the current state, though not eternal, feels like it will last a long time.
I'm my own backstabber
The narrator admits to self-betrayal, possibly engaging in actions that harm themselves.
sharping knifes all night
The narrator is metaphorically sharpening knives, implying a readiness for conflict or self-destructive behavior.
A walking cadaver
Describing oneself as a walking cadaver suggests a feeling of lifelessness or emotional numbness.
I'll drop dead on sight
The narrator may feel like they could figuratively drop dead at any moment due to their emotional state.
I'm my own backstabber
Repetition of self-betrayal and preparation for conflict, emphasizing internal struggles.
sharping knifes all night
Continuation of the metaphorical knife-sharpening, suggesting a persistent internal conflict.
A walking cadaver
Reiteration of being a walking cadaver, underscoring the emotional toll of the internal battle.
I'll drop dead on sight
The narrator feels like they could metaphorically drop dead at any moment, reinforcing the precarious emotional state.
And when I sleep I still here those distant shouts baby boy Leave, the corners move when the fight breaks out and if you stay here until I fall asleep
Repetition of the ongoing struggles during sleep, with a persistent plea for the baby boy to leave, and the suggestion that staying prolongs the suffering.
Won't be forever, but still it might as well be
Similar to line 2, emphasizing that the challenging situation, while not eternal, feels like it will last a significant amount of time.
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