Symptom of Disease
Unraveling Life's Tapestry: Erlend Øye's Reflections in 'Symptom of Disease'
Lyrics
What you kept saying
Expressing confusion or disagreement with something repeatedly stated.
And what I was told
Highlighting a discrepancy between information received and what was previously communicated.
Never related,
Stating a lack of connection or relevance to the information provided.
So I don't know,
Expressing uncertainty and lack of understanding about a particular situation.
Maybe tomorrow
Indicating a potential timeframe for resolution or understanding.
Or Wednesday,
Suggesting another possible time for clarification.
But I'll find excuses
Acknowledging a tendency to delay or find reasons to postpone understanding.
To wait, wait, wait
Emphasizing the repeated act of delaying or holding off on comprehension.
The only date that's certain,
Referring to a specific and certain upcoming event – the wedding of friends.
The wedding of our friends,
Expressing a belief that the mentioned event is preferable or advantageous.
I think it's for the better,
Stating a decision to maintain composure or calmness until the specified event occurs.
I keep my cool till then
Indicating a resolve to handle various situations until the mentioned event transpires.
One out of many
Referring to oneself as one among many, emphasizing individuality.
Not how it feels,
Highlighting the importance of perception over actual experience or sensation.
But how I'll think of you
Emphasizing the significance of thoughts and memories related to the person being addressed.
At the end of the year
Referencing a specific time – the end of the year – for reflection on the mentioned person.
I don't know what's happening to me
Expressing a lack of understanding or awareness regarding personal changes or experiences.
Is it a symptom of disease?
Pondering whether observed symptoms indicate the presence of an illness or condition.
Wish I could tell you
Expressing a desire to communicate about a perceived emotional or physical distance.
About the distance between
Referring to the gap or separation between individuals.
How my life is unfolding and
Commenting on the unfolding or development of one's life compared to initial expectations.
How I thought it would be
Expressing a wish to share personal experiences with the addressed person.
Wish you were someone
Expressing a desire for the addressed person to be someone with whom one can share discoveries.
With whom I could share what I find
Desiring a connection for sharing thoughts and experiences in the new environment.
In the people and places
Expressing a wish to share insights gained from interactions with people and places.
In this new world of mine
Describing the exploration of a new world or environment.
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