Lyrics
Waves like a hammer
Metaphorical description of powerful forces resembling a hammer in the form of waves.
The tide's a ticking clock
Comparing the tide to a ticking clock, emphasizing the inevitability of its movement.
One hand on the lever
Implies control or influence over a situation, with one hand on the lever.
Instead of reaching up
Choosing a different approach, avoiding conventional paths to success.
to break the ceiling
Expressing a desire to shatter limitations or barriers represented by the ceiling.
To breathe
Basic human needs - to breathe, to know - suggesting a struggle for fundamental existence.
To know
Reference to a dreamer lacking sight, possibly highlighting a naive or unrealistic perspective.
blind dreamer
Describing a dreamer who is blind to reality or unaware of their surroundings.
Shapes and colours in the rough
Refers to abstract and unrefined aspects of life, suggesting a chaotic or unpredictable existence.
If I'd ever (move on)
Expressing doubt about the possibility of moving on and the insufficiency of any attempt.
It would never be enough
The notion that moving on from a situation would never be satisfactory or fulfilling.
Fuck this demon (do better)
Rejecting or confronting a negative aspect or influence, possibly internal struggles.
Superficial waste of time
Dismissing something as shallow and not worth the investment of time.
all the while I tend to deny
Acknowledging denial and avoidance of reality during a superficial experience.
When it all gets real
When faced with reality or challenges, highlighting the difficulty of confronting the truth.
Possibly a metaphorical reference to a challenging situation or obstacle.
backforth
Describing a repetitive and indecisive motion or action, emphasizing uncertainty.
(INOUT)
Suggesting movement in and out, possibly reflecting internal or external conflicts.
Pointless endeavour
Highlighting the futility or lack of purpose in a particular undertaking.
(sissphuss)
A play on the name "Sisyphus," known for futile and repetitive tasks, emphasizing struggle.
Restless evermore
Expressing a perpetual sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction.
Vaguely recognise this place
Recognizing a familiar place with a sense of vagueness, hinting at internal disconnection.
But i Mistake what peace is for pieces
Mistaking tranquility for fragmentation, possibly a reflection on misunderstood peace.
Of a shattered symphony
Describing a fragmented and disrupted harmony or balance in life.
And Feverishly seek anaesthesis
Intensely seeking relief, possibly from pain or chaos, in an insatiable manner.
Insatiable
Conveying an unquenchable desire or appetite, suggesting perpetual longing or need.
never enough
Expressing a sense of perpetual dissatisfaction, suggesting that nothing is ever enough.
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