Doors Closing Slowly
Embracing Shadows: Manic Street Preachers' Poetic Journey into Self-Reflection
Lyrics
Realize how lonely this is
Realization of the profound loneliness in this situation.
Self-defeating, oh, fuck, yeah
Feeling defeated by oneself, expressing frustration.
Drowned in love and false kisses
Being overwhelmed by love that is not genuine, filled with false kisses.
A gathering of no meaning
Describing a gathering or assembly devoid of significance or purpose.
That shadow is a cross okay
Referring to a shadow as a symbol of burden or struggle, with a cross as a metaphorical representation.
Judgment must willing today
Suggesting that judgment is a cross one must bear willingly today.
Silence is not sacrifice
Stating that silence should not be considered a sacrifice.
Crucifixion is the easy life
Contrasting the notion that crucifixion is an easier path compared to silence.
Who threw the first stone
Pondering who initiated the conflict or judgment.
If the stone is you
Suggesting that the accuser might be the one responsible for the conflict.
Forgive them forsaken
Expressing forgiveness for those who are abandoned or rejected.
Bleeding feet an angel's savior
Describing someone's feet bleeding, possibly an angelic figure acting as a savior.
That shadow is a cross okay
Repeating the metaphor of a burdensome shadow and cross, emphasizing its significance.
Judgment must be willing today
Reiterating the idea that judgment should be faced willingly.
Silence is not sacrifice
Asserting that silence should not be considered a sacrifice in the face of judgment.
Crucifixion is the easy life
Reaffirming the notion that crucifixion is a path of lesser resistance compared to silence.
Embrace to betrayal
Encouraging acceptance of betrayal as part of the experience.
An arms army salvation
Describing salvation as an army of arms, possibly implying strength or protection.
Listen to the selfish ones
Advising to pay attention to selfish individuals, as they may represent accomplishment or success.
They are the voice of accomplishment
Identifying the selfish ones as the voice of accomplishment.
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