Oceandust

Navigating Desolation: Oceandust's Poetic Journey
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Lyrics

There's no more wind to be found

Expressing a sense of emptiness or calmness, as if there's no more inspiration or motivation.

In the sails

Suggesting a lack of direction or purpose, as if the sails (symbolizing guidance) have lost their wind.

Hands full of falling stars

Describing a symbolic image of holding onto dreams or aspirations represented by falling stars.

And comet tails

Continuing the metaphor of dreams, mentioning comet tails may signify fleeting or passing opportunities.

Rivers of sand

Describing a complex and interconnected reality, represented by rivers of sand slipping through one's hands.

All entwined through my hands

Metaphorically capturing the difficulty of grasping and understanding the experiences or challenges in life.

To know what they've seen

Expressing a desire to understand and learn from the experiences of others.

Well my burden's all pale

Suggesting that the burdens carried are not overwhelming or dark but rather subdued or light in nature.


I'll make an hourglass from my fingers

Expressing a creative approach to time, possibly implying a desire to make the most of the limited time available.

I know I'm only passing through

Acknowledging a transient existence, recognizing the temporary nature of one's journey through life.


I don't want to pretend

Rejecting the idea of pretending to be stronger than one truly is.

That I'm stronger for it all

Emphasizing the unwillingness to pretend strength gained from facing challenges.

I don't want to pretend

Refusing to pretend that all sadness or emotional pain has vanished.

That the sadness is gone

Acknowledging and accepting the persistence of sadness or emotional struggles.

'Cause I want to know that I'm steady on my feet

Expressing a desire for stability and self-assurance in facing life's challenges.

I don't want to pretend

Reiterating the rejection of pretending to be stronger or more composed than one truly is.

So be shrill, be real to me

Encouraging authenticity and honesty in interactions with others.


There's no respite to be found

Continuing the theme of seeking solace but finding none, this time in the metaphor of waves.

In the waves

Describing the repetitive nature of life's challenges, which may help to heal or cleanse emotional wounds.

Each rise and retreat will scrub the blood away

Metaphorically portraying the cyclical process of facing and overcoming difficulties.


I'll make an hourglass from my fingers

Repeating the idea of making the most of time, perhaps emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.

I know I'm only passing through

Reiterating the transient nature of existence and the importance of making the most of the present.


I don't want to pretend

Rejecting the act of pretending to be stronger than one truly is, especially in the face of challenges.

That I'm stronger for it all

Emphasizing the refusal to pretend strength gained from facing life's difficulties.

I don't want to pretend

Rejecting the idea of pretending that all sadness or emotional pain has disappeared.

That the sadness is gone

Acknowledging and accepting the ongoing presence of sadness or emotional struggles.

'Cause I want to know that I'm steady on my feet

Expressing a desire for personal stability and strength in the face of life's challenges.

I don't want to pretend

Reiterating the rejection of pretending to be stronger or more composed than one truly is.

So be shrill, be real to me

Encouraging authenticity and sincerity in interpersonal relationships.


I don't want to pretend

Re-emphasizing the unwillingness to pretend strength gained from facing challenges.

That I'm stronger for it all

Rejecting the act of pretending to be stronger than one truly is, particularly in the face of difficulties.

I don't want to pretend that the sadness is gone

Rejecting the idea of pretending that all sadness or emotional pain has disappeared.

I don't want to pretend

Emphasizing the unwillingness to pretend strength gained from facing life's difficulties.

That I'm stronger for it all

Rejecting the act of pretending to be stronger than one truly is, especially in the face of challenges.

I don't want to pretend that the sadness is gone

Rejecting the idea of pretending that all sadness or emotional pain has vanished.

'Cause I want to know that I'm steady on my feet

Expressing a desire for personal stability and strength in the face of life's challenges.

I don't want to pretend

Reiterating the rejection of pretending to be stronger or more composed than one truly is.

So be shrill, be real to me

Encouraging authenticity and sincerity in interpersonal relationships.

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