Long Drive
Navigating Existential Drives: Eliza Edens' Long Drive Metaphor
Lyrics
You're a crack in my reality
You represent a disruption or flaw in my reality.
A theater with a broken screen
Comparing the situation to a theater where the screen is broken, indicating a distorted or flawed view.
A traffic light dying in the dark
Describing the presence as a malfunctioning or failing element in a dark, possibly challenging situation.
Do I stop or do I go
Questioning whether to proceed or make a decision regarding the situation.
Or slow down listen to the radio
Considering slowing down and taking time to contemplate, possibly represented by listening to the radio.
And ride the avenues till morning light?
Contemplating traveling through life's paths until the morning light, metaphorically indicating a journey.
On the long drive
Reflecting on this experience during a long drive, emphasizing the duration and depth of the contemplation.
You're a ghost in the machinery
Characterizing the presence as an elusive or intangible entity within a system or situation.
Human error, anomaly
Referring to the presence as an error or deviation from the norm, causing disruption.
The one mosquito buzzing in the bedroom
Comparing the presence to a bothersome element, akin to a mosquito in an otherwise calm space.
How do I make the days go by
Contemplating how to navigate time or pass days despite the disruption.
With a fever dream but a mellow mind
Struggling with conflicting emotions, trying to maintain a calm demeanor despite inner turmoil.
Without crying for no reason on the highway?
Expressing the challenge of controlling emotions, particularly while on a journey or path.
On the long drive
Reiterating the experience of dealing with these challenges during a long drive, emphasizing its length.
On the long drive
Repeating the emphasis on the prolonged nature of this contemplative journey.
You're a whisper in a screaming scene
Describing the presence as a subtle disturbance in a chaotic or loud situation.
Of telephone wires and flashing screens
Depicting a chaotic environment with telephone wires and screens, amidst which the presence is felt.
Of buy-one's and get-one's free
Reflecting on consumerism and commercial deals within the chaotic scene.
Try to listen, try to find
Attempting to understand or perceive the situation despite the chaos.
Another day another peace of mind
Seeking peace of mind on a day-to-day basis despite the chaos and disruptions.
Without racing through the wires of my dreams
Trying to maintain stability and avoid being overwhelmed by the turmoil within.
On the long drive
Reflecting on dealing with these challenges during an extended period of contemplation or journey.
On the long drive
Reiterating the enduring nature of the contemplative journey despite the disruptions.
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