Lyrics
i still see the weeping bloody Christ
The speaker recalls a vivid image of a weeping and bloody Christ, possibly a religious symbol.
hanging on the wall when i was a child
The weeping bloody Christ was a fixture on the wall during the speaker's childhood.
i would never be right in the idols eyes
The speaker felt inadequate or judged by religious figures, believing they would never be approved in the eyes of idols.
but good lord you know how hard I tried
Despite the challenges, the speaker tried hard to meet the expectations set by religious figures or idols.
i guess we're all human
Reflecting on shared humanity, acknowledging that everyone has flaws and weaknesses.
i guess we all get weak
Recognizing the commonality of human vulnerability, where everyone experiences moments of weakness.
think it's been 10 years now this towns been in the sea
The town has been submerged in the sea for a decade, possibly symbolizing a significant change or downfall.
if it's all in my mind
The speaker questions the reality of their experiences, suggesting that it might be a creation of their own mind.
i should be movin on in time
Considering the passage of time, the speaker contemplates moving on from the perceived illusions.
or until I find something to believe
The speaker expresses a desire to find something meaningful to believe in.
the day he left we held a ceremony
A ceremony was held on the day someone left, likely a significant event with emotional weight.
we all held hands in the football field
Participants gathered on a football field, holding hands during the ceremony.
don't know why it just felt right to laugh
The speaker recalls an inexplicable moment of laughter during the ceremony, perhaps as a coping mechanism.
maybe helped me believe that none of this was real
The laughter may have served as a way for the speaker to believe that the difficult situation was not entirely real.
most times in the middle of it
The speaker often finds themselves in the midst of challenging situations.
i wake up,
Upon waking up in the middle of these situations, the speaker stays awake until they can understand or resolve them.
and stay up until I can get it
Continuing the theme of staying awake, possibly reflecting on the difficulty of finding resolution or understanding.
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