Zeno

Colors of Change: Guster's Zeno Unveils a World in Flux
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Lyrics

So it begins a fire all around us

Commencement of a challenging situation, symbolized by a metaphorical fire.

A fire rising up to the sky does anyone win

Questioning the outcome of the conflict, contemplating if anyone emerges victorious.

Our towers turned to ashes

Symbolic reference to the destruction of structures, possibly societal or personal.

And towers turned to skeleton spines

Further depiction of destruction, likening towers to skeletal remains.


And look at us now

Reflecting on the present circumstances.

Are we enemies or brothers

Pondering the nature of relationships—whether adversaries or allies.

Sticking all our flags in the ground

Symbolic act of claiming territory or identity with flags.

Did love just run out

Questioning if love has ended.

Or only change in colors

Suggesting that love might have transformed or evolved.

Keep tripping on the colors that surround us

Struggling with the complexities of the environment and relationships.


We’ll fight our way out

Expressing determination to overcome challenges.

The rain is never ending

Endless difficulties represented by never-ending rain.

The rain is catching up to us now

The challenges catching up and becoming more intense.

Remain and we drown

Choosing to stay despite the difficulties, risking drowning.

Don’t confess to anything

Advising against confessing or revealing secrets.

No one’s ratting anyone out

Assurance that no one will betray others.


Look at us now are we enemies or brothers

Revisiting the question of relationship dynamics.

Stepping over flags on the ground

Stepping over flags symbolizes navigating conflicts.

Did love just run out

Reiterating the uncertainty about the state of love.

Or only change in colors

Suggesting that love may only have changed in its expression.

Psychedelic colors that surround us

Describing love with vivid, psychedelic imagery.


This black and white town

Referring to a town with stark contrasts or limitations.

Where soured imaginations

Imaginations in the town have become negative or pessimistic.

Where sour imaginations abound

Reiteration of the sourness of imaginations in the town.

But we hold our ground

Despite challenges, maintaining a steadfast position.

Our patterns automatic

Actions and reactions are automatic, possibly suggesting routine or habit.

Our rifles automatically sound

Highlighting the automatic response of using rifles in the face of challenges.


Look at us now are we enemies and brothers

Revisiting the theme of relationships, questioning their nature.

Picking up our flags in the ground

Picking up flags may symbolize a renewed commitment or understanding.

True love don’t fade out

Affirming that true love doesn't fade but undergoes changes.

She only changes colors

Love is compared to colors, indicating its diverse and dynamic nature.

She runs like all the colors that surround us

Describing the movement and vibrancy of love.


Love love

Concluding with the word "Love," possibly emphasizing its enduring significance.

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