Lyrics
Well you trust no one, you can never rest
Emphasizes a lack of trust in others, making it difficult to find peace or relaxation.
Trust anyone and they'll strike while you're sleeping
Warning about potential betrayal; being cautious about trusting others as they might harm you.
And just as the sun must keep on seeking the west
Comparing the constant seeking of the sun to the inevitability of things you love departing.
Everything you love will always be leaving
Expressing the theme of impermanence, where everything loved will eventually leave.
Yeah leaving
Reiterating the idea of things leaving, emphasizing the concept of loss.
Oh the fireworks explode, lighting up our way, up my way
Fireworks symbolize both celebration and destruction, possibly indicating conflicting emotions.
The painting of the sky on my independence day, on my day
The painting of the sky on "independence day" suggests a personal celebration, possibly finding independence or freedom.
I watch this world roll on and I think I might stay
Observing the world and contemplating the decision to stay, expressing a desire for stability.
Yeah, I'd like to stay
Expressing the wish to remain in the observed world, seeking a sense of belonging.
Oh now tell me, was he the one while I was gone who kept you busy?
Questioning if someone else filled the void during the speaker's absence, raising concerns about fidelity.
Did he come in my place?
Asking if the mentioned person took the speaker's place, indicating a potential romantic replacement.
Could he make you dizzy?
Wondering if the new person could bring the same feelings or intensity.
Yeah and I suppose that I got a little boy inside
Acknowledging a vulnerable and childlike aspect within the speaker.
And in every woman's man is a little boy that died
Suggesting that every grown man retains a part of their inner child that has experienced loss or hardship.
Stone jumping, looking at the ocean
Describing a state of uncertainty and movement, possibly symbolizing a lack of clear purpose.
I've got no direction, but I'm in motion
Expressing a sense of aimlessness and confusion while being in motion.
And I've got my mind, I've got my music
Listing possessions like mind, music, and soul, indicating elements that define the speaker's identity.
I've got my soul until I lose it
Suggesting a temporary sense of self until the speaker loses a crucial aspect of their identity.
Ride on, oh ride on
An encouragement or plea to continue moving forward despite uncertainties.
And I still remember everything
Reflecting on the retention of memories, possibly with a hint of regret or nostalgia.
Still remember living like an idiot
Recalling a past time when the speaker lived in a foolish or careless manner.
I remember, oh I remember
Repeating the idea of remembering past experiences.
Yeah I still remember everything
Continuing the theme of remembering everything, suggesting a deep impact of past events.
Under the embers, I'm still burning
Despite challenges, the speaker remains resilient and continues to burn passionately.
I'm still, still
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's internal fire despite external challenges.
Well you trust no one, you can never rest
Repetition of the warning not to trust, linking it to potential harm during vulnerability.
Trust anyone and they'll strike while you're sleeping
Reiterating the caution against trusting others, emphasizing the vulnerability during sleep.
And just as the sun must keep on seeking the west
Comparing the constant seeking of the sun to the inevitable departure of loved things, repeating the theme of impermanence.
Everything you love will always be leaving, leaving
Stressing the idea that everything cherished will eventually leave.
And the fireworks explode, oh lighting up our way, my way
Revisiting the symbolism of fireworks, possibly representing both celebration and destruction.
The painting of the sky on my independence day, on my day
Recalling the personal celebration on "independence day" and contemplating staying in the world.
And I watch this beautiful world roll on and I think I might stay
Continuing to observe the world and considering the possibility of remaining.
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