Lyrics
the stages are set
The preparations for a significant event are complete.
and the plans are drawn up
Plans have been formulated and finalized.
I've been working them for ages
The speaker has been diligently working on these plans for a long time.
like a lion for prey
Approaching challenges with determination, like a lion hunting its prey.
I won't ask
The speaker won't inquire or question what comes their way.
come what may
Acceptance of whatever may happen.
I'm ready for the conquest
Prepared for the upcoming triumph or endeavor.
don't want look
Avoidance of looking, hearing, seeing, and feeling certain things.
don't want to hear
Emphasizing the avoidance of looking.
dont't want to see
Emphasizing the avoidance of hearing.
don't want to feel anything
Emphasizing the avoidance of seeing and feeling.
I like to talk
The speaker enjoys engaging in conversation.
I like to lead
The speaker likes taking the lead.
I like to point
The speaker enjoys giving direction or guidance.
I like to go my own way
Preference for pursuing an independent path.
and anything that I can see
The speaker is motivated by what benefits their endeavors.
that benefits all the ways that I do
Beneficial aspects that align with the speaker's actions.
and that I try to justify
Attempting to rationalize or defend actions.
would I need another compromise
Questioning the need for further compromise.
close to the sun
Approaching a risky situation or reaching for something ambitious.
You're taking my wings away
Facing consequences, symbolized by losing one's wings when flying too close to the sun.
down I must fall
Acknowledging the inevitable fall or failure.
but mountains won't hide
Challenges and obstacles won't be concealed.
& the oceans will rage
Powerful and uncontrollable forces will intensify.
and I'm caught without escape route
Feeling trapped without an escape route.
cause I'm blind
Experiencing a lack of perception or insight.
and I am deaf
Being oblivious or indifferent to sounds.
and I am mute
Unable to articulate or express oneself.
and I can't feel anything
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected.
I'm out of strength
Exhausted and depleted of strength.
and out of luck
Out of luck and facing unfavorable circumstances.
out of control
Losing control of the situation.
and out of second chances
No more opportunities for redemption or improvement.
and anything that I can do
Actions and decisions are a reflection of the speaker's true self.
will reflect who i am deep within
A state of being broken and drifting away.
I'm a wreck drifting away you
The speaker is a wreck, moving away from someone.
I'm a wreck drifting away from you
Reiteration of being a wreck, drifting away.
I'm close to the sun
Similar to line 22, reiterating the risk of approaching something challenging or ambitious.
You're taking my wings away
Reiteration of consequences, losing something valuable (wings).
down I must fall
Reiteration of the inevitable fall or failure.
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