Lyrics
I was there
I was present
When the wind changed direction The smile on your face
Observing when the wind changed direction, and your happy expression
Went blank in a second
Your smile disappeared suddenly
As soon as you realised Nothing's meant to last
Realizing that nothing is meant to last
Worn out shoes
Shoes that have been used extensively
On a concrete floor
On a hard, unyielding surface
You don't ever want to go
Reluctance to leave a place
And this car's on fire
A metaphorical statement about a situation being in chaos or destructive
Yeah, there's no one at the wheel
Nobody in control of the situation
I can't see how I'm getting out of here
Uncertainty about how to escape the situation
(With you)
Expressing a connection with someone
You occupy my mind
The person occupies the speaker's thoughts
(With you)
Recalling the captivating nature of the person's eyes
How could I forget your eyes?
Highlighting the difficulty in forgetting the person
I was there
Reiterating presence during a significant change in the environment
When the wind changed direction I fell face first
Falling face-first during a drastic event
When the skyscraper caved in The world followed suit
Symbolic collapse of a skyscraper, affecting the world
As it was in your grasp
Something valuable slipping away
I can't breathe And I can't see
Feeling suffocated and blinded
I think I'm losing it
Sensation of losing control or composure
(With you)
Repetition of the impact the person has on the speaker's thoughts
You occupy my mind
The person continues to dominate the speaker's mind
(With you)
Recalling the captivating nature of the person's eyes again
How could I forget your eyes?
Emphasizing the difficulty in forgetting the person
Painkillers aren't fun anymore Smoke and mirrors
Painkillers losing their appeal, suggesting emotional pain
Broken lock on my door
An illusion and a broken sense of security
Your eyes keep following me
The person's gaze remains impactful
Painkillers aren't fun anymore Smoke and mirrors
Reiteration of painkillers losing their effectiveness
Broken lock on my door
Continued sense of illusion and insecurity
Your eyes keep following me
The persistent impact of the person's gaze
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