Lyrics
Oh, the ground underneath my feet was cold
The speaker describes the coldness of the ground beneath their feet.
I wasn't looking for you
The speaker wasn't actively seeking someone or something.
It was up ahead
The speaker notices something in the distance, an island with a silo.
An island like a silo in the emptiness
The island is described as isolated in emptiness.
A quiet majesty in all its nothingness
The island's emptiness is acknowledged with a quiet majesty.
Sipping on the sweet to taste the bitterness
The speaker reflects on the contrast of sweetness and bitterness, perhaps in life.
Had it flown too fast?
Questioning whether something had passed too quickly.
The ringing in my ears to say that nothing lasts
The ringing in the speaker's ears signals the impermanence of things.
The world is sick and tired of these apologists
Commenting on a world tired of those who constantly apologize.
Oh, I'll be honest then
The speaker expresses a desire for honesty.
Oh, the ground underneath my feet was cold, I wasn't looking for you
Reiteration of the cold ground and the lack of intention to find someone.
Give me less than comfortable 'cause I'm not looking at you
The speaker prefers discomfort, not engaging directly with the subject.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
The speaker was prepared but unprepared for the consequences.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness and unpreparedness.
It took me further than I thought I'd go
The experience took the speaker further than expected.
I was listening to a voice I know
The speaker was influenced by a familiar voice.
Said take me down another way
A request to be taken down an alternative path.
Going on and on and then you're feeling like you're nothing
Feeling insignificant, akin to nothingness.
Wanna hold it in your hand but it is always on your shoulder, I know
The desire to hold onto something that remains elusive.
You're nowhere I have been
Recognition that the situation is unfamiliar.
Oh, the ground underneath my feet was cold, I wasn't looking for you
Repetition of the cold ground and the lack of intentional seeking.
Give me less than comfortable 'cause I'm not looking at you
Preference for discomfort over a comfortable situation.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
The speaker acknowledges their constant readiness and unpreparedness.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness and unpreparedness.
You'll plan a hopeless escape
A bleak outlook, planning an escape with no hope.
And like a head you will ache
Anxiety and tension described through a physical sensation in the head.
Don't say you wanna settle down
A plea not to express a desire to settle down.
Oh, the ground underneath my feet was cold, I wasn't looking for you
Repetition of the cold ground and the lack of intentional seeking.
Give me less than comfortable 'cause I'm not looking at you
Preference for discomfort over a comfortable situation.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
The speaker acknowledges their constant readiness and unpreparedness.
But I was always ready but unready for what this might do
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness and unpreparedness.
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