Swallowtail
Unraveling Secrets: Finger Eleven's Swallowtail Explained
Lyrics
Let me in
Expressing a desire to be allowed into someone's life or emotions.
And let me go
Requesting permission to leave or move on.
Tell me that
Asking for information or assurance.
I need to know
Seeking clarification or understanding.
Swallow the key swallow the key
Symbolically suggesting to keep a secret, possibly indicating a desire for discretion.
You feel compelled but its far too late to try and tell me now
Acknowledging that it's too late for the other person to offer any explanation or revelation.
So I'll try to suck it out
Metaphorically attempting to extract information or feelings, possibly through conversation or interaction.
Open mouth feels warm
Describing a sensation of warmth in the open mouth, possibly linked to vulnerability or confession.
Secrets swollen so sore
Suggesting that hidden truths or emotions are causing discomfort or pain.
We all know and we can't ask why
Highlighting a shared awareness of a situation, even though the reasons behind it are unknown.
You turned into an ugly butterfly
Metaphorically portraying a transformation into something unappealing or unpleasant.
That shape of you
Referring to the changed identity or characteristics with negative connotations.
Closes in and forms a shade of grey
Describing the encroachment or influence of the transformed person in a negative way.
Hanging over hanging me
Depicting a sense of oppression or burden imposed by the transformed individual.
Sorry you're gone
Expressing regret or sadness over the departure or absence of someone.
The voices they left me thinking
Indicating the lingering impact of others' words or influence.
The words that I've forgotten now
Reflecting on forgotten words, possibly highlighting the selective nature of memory.
Try to come but can't come out
Expressing a desire or attempt to communicate, but facing difficulties in doing so.
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