Lyrics
Smoke and air
Introduction to the theme of "Smoke and Air."
A breath that kills but no one cares
Reference to a destructive breath and the lack of concern for its consequences.
Just trying to slow it down and find excuses not to stare for too long
Attempting to slow down life and finding excuses to avoid facing harsh realities for too long.
You let it linger and you're gone
Consequences of letting problems linger.
Puffy eyes your numb disguise
Physical and emotional signs of distress, hiding true feelings.
You're looking awfully tired
Observation of weariness and exhaustion.
And older than when you and I were angry and inspired
Reflecting on the passage of time and the changes in emotions.
But sad
Expressing a sense of sorrow and regret.
I wish I had those years back
Regret for lost time.
Stopping and starting just to say that we tried
Stopping and starting relationships, indicating attempts to make things work.
You might be dying but at least you're alive
Facing mortality but finding solace in being alive.
Bury my coffin at the scene of the crime
Metaphorical request for burial at the place of emotional distress.
Alone in my bedroom, won't you open the blinds
Seeking connection by opening up emotionally.
And stay
Repeated plea for someone to stay, emphasizing the importance of companionship.
And stay
-And stay
-And stay
-The smoke and air that fills your lungs will linger there
Emphasizing the lasting impact of negative experiences on one's well-being.
You try to calm your mind with any scraps you have to spare
Attempting to find peace of mind with whatever is available.
It went wrong, you took too much and you moved on
Acknowledging a mistake that led to moving on.
Stopping and starting just to say that we tried
Continued efforts to salvage a relationship.
You might be dying but at least you're alive
Finding meaning in being alive despite facing challenges.
Bury my coffin at the scene of the crime
Reiteration of the desire for symbolic burial.
Alone in my bedroom, won't you open the blinds
Returning to a private space, asking for emotional exposure.
And stay
Repetition of the plea for someone to stay.
And stay
-You're young and you're tough my love
Addressing the strength of the loved one, despite vulnerabilities.
But you can't get enough
Desire that remains unfulfilled.
I wasn't ready to watch you crumble so soon
Sorrow over witnessing the loved one's decline.
I'm sorry that you hurt my love
Apologizing for causing pain.
But it's only getting worse and I'm not ready to let you go
Recognizing the worsening situation but resisting letting go.
Stopping and starting
Continued struggle to make relationships work.
I'm tired of stopping and starting just to say that we tried
-Stopping and starting
Repetition of the theme of attempting and failing in relationships.
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