Blue Escape
Descent into the Abyss: Ex Monarch's Struggle with Sobriety
Lyrics
It's 3pm, and I'm still stuck In my bed
The singer expresses being still in bed at 3 pm, feeling stuck.
cnd I hate it
Expresses frustration or dislike for the current situation.
It's 3pm, my tongue it tastes Of medicine
The taste of medicine lingers in the singer's mouth at 3 pm.
My mind's tainted
The singer's thoughts or mentality feel corrupted or tainted.
When will I wake up
The singer questions when they will awaken from a state of slumber or unawareness.
When will I wake from Somnus' kiss
Refers to waking up from the mythical god of sleep, Somnus, suggesting a desire to break free from a state of lethargy or unawareness.
When will I believe that I deserve this sober bliss
Expresses a longing to believe that the singer deserves happiness or contentment without relying on substances.
Who am I to blame you
The singer questions their right to hold someone accountable.
Who am I to say
Questions the singer's authority or right to make a statement.
The pills that came to save you will wash the clouds away
Suggests medication intended to help might bring clarity or improve the situation.
Who am I to stop you
The singer questions their authority to prevent someone from seeking escape.
To seek the blue escape
Expresses a desire to join someone in seeking relief or escapism.
I'll join you in the coffin of the wasted yesterdays
Implies a willingness to accompany someone into a state of wasted opportunities or past mistakes.
It's 3pm and I'm listening to "The Bends"
Indicates the time of day and the singer's activity of listening to music ("The Bends").
Bored and jaded
Feeling uninterested and emotionally detached.
It's 3pm, it's finally time to play pretend
Implies a shift in attitude or a moment to pretend everything will be fine.
That I'll be ok
Expresses a hopeful façade of being okay despite inner struggles.
When will I wake up
Reiterates the desire to awaken from a mental slumber.
When will I wake from Hypnos' kiss
References waking up from the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos, indicating a desire to snap out of a dreamlike or detached state.
When will I believe that I deserve this sober bliss
Longing to believe in deserving a clear, sober state of contentment.
Who am I to blame you
Questions the singer's authority to hold someone responsible.
Who am I to say
Questions the singer's right to make a judgment.
The pills that came to save you will wash the clouds away
Suggests medication may bring clarity or resolution.
Who am I to stop you
Questions the singer's authority to prevent someone from seeking escape.
To seek the blue escape
Expresses a desire to join someone in seeking relief or escapism.
I'll join you in the coffin of the wasted yesterdays
Implies a willingness to accompany someone into a state of wasted opportunities or past mistakes.
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