Doorway to a Silent Chamber
Whispers of War: Unveiling Ghost Light's Silent Chamber
Lyrics
They forgot to put your mention in the papers
Failure to acknowledge or recognize someone in a public manner, possibly intentionally omitted from recognition.
Maybe when I heard the whisper of your name
Hesitation or avoidance upon hearing the mentioned person's name.
I turned away
A deliberate act of turning away, possibly indicating discomfort or unwillingness to confront something.
Every day the strangest faces get familiar
Encountering unfamiliar or strange faces regularly, suggesting a changing environment or circumstances.
With reluctance I say goodbye to the surprise
Reluctantly parting ways with something surprising, perhaps signaling the loss of novelty or excitement.
There’s no time now for talk we’re at war
Expressing urgency and seriousness, indicating a critical situation or conflict.
Go on and even out the score
Encouraging retaliation or balancing an account in a conflict.
I’ve lost the count
Losing track or count of something, possibly related to the consequences of actions.
They don’t even fly em out
Suggesting a lack of effort or concern in dealing with a situation, particularly involving transportation.
Don’t even fly em at half mast anymore
Highlighting a diminished display of respect, especially in mourning.
Keep on preying on the good will of your neighbor
Continuing to take advantage of the goodwill of others, possibly implying manipulative behavior.
Keep on playing with an open flame
Engaging in risky or dangerous activities without concern for consequences.
You’re good, either way
Acknowledging someone's competence or capability regardless of their chosen path.
Every second there’s a story that’s just ended
Every moment represents the conclusion of a story, emphasizing the continuous cycle of endings.
Every second there’s a new one playing out.
Constantly unfolding new stories or situations.
And another
Reiterating the continuous cycle of events or stories.
And another
Emphasizing the repetitiveness of events or stories.
And another
Further underlining the repetitive nature of experiences or narratives.
There’s no time now for talk we’re at war
Reiterating the urgency and seriousness of the ongoing conflict or situation.
Go on and even out the score
Encouraging the resolution or balancing of the conflict.
I’ve lost the count
Continued difficulty in keeping track or counting, possibly due to the complexity of the situation.
They don’t even fly em out
Highlighting a lack of effort or respect in handling a situation, similar to line 9.
Don’t even fly em ou at half mast anymore
Reinforcing the diminished display of respect, especially in mourning.
Fourteen thousand empty sneakers at the doorway to a silent chamber
Describing a poignant scene of empty sneakers symbolizing loss or absence at the entrance of a quiet space.
Fourteen thousand empty sneakers loaded down with heavy shiny reasons
Expanding on the symbolism, suggesting weighty and significant reasons for the emptiness.
There’s no time now for talk we’re at war
Re-emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the ongoing conflict.
Go on and even out the score
Encouraging resolution or balance in the face of the conflict, echoing lines 7 and 20.
I’ve lost the count
Reiterating the challenge of keeping track or counting in the midst of the complex situation.
You’ve lost count
Pointing out the shared difficulty in keeping track, possibly suggesting a collective struggle or loss.
Then we lose out
Highlighting the consequences of losing count or losing track in the conflict.
They don’t even fly em out at half mast anymore
Reinforcing the diminished display of respect, especially in mourning, mirroring lines 10 and 23.
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