Lyrics
How long have you slept
Questioning the duration of one's rest or inactivity.
With no warmth
Describing a state of coldness or emotional distance.
No breath
Suggesting a lack of vitality or life force.
A long gestation
Referring to a prolonged period of development or waiting.
That felt like death
Expressing that this waiting period felt like a death-like experience.
You're animal heart
Referring to the listener as possessing an "animal heart."
Won't civilise yet
Indicating that the animal heart resists socialization or refinement.
It will hunger until
Stating that the animal heart will persistently crave until the listener learns how to nourish it.
You learn how to feed
Highlighting the importance of acquiring the skill to sustain and nurture the animal heart.
How long were to left
Asking about the duration of time spent in a state of obscurity or ignorance.
In darkness
Describing a period marked by absence of light or knowledge.
Bereft
Expressing a feeling of deprivation or lack.
Your own vexations
Referring to personal troubles or concerns.
And unpaid depts
Highlighting unresolved issues or obligations.
You're animal heart
Reiterating the resistance of the animal heart to conform or be tamed.
Won't civilise yet
Emphasizing the persistent craving of the untamed heart until proper nurturing is learned.
It will hunger until
Repeating the idea that the animal heart will hunger until the listener acquires the skill of sustenance.
You learn how to feed
Reinforcing the importance of learning how to nourish the primal aspects of oneself.
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