No Longer Gone
Rebirth Beyond Despair: 'No Longer Gone' by Meat Puppets
Lyrics
Ice on the wings and we were flying
Describes a moment of flying with challenges represented by "Ice on the wings."
Sand in our eyes but we were seeing
Despite difficulties ("Sand in our eyes"), they had clear vision and understanding.
Below us a crowd that wasn't buying
Observers below were skeptical or uninterested in their experience.
Watching us pass and not believing
People watched but couldn't believe or comprehend what was happening.
No one else has seen the sights that crossed our eyes
Unique experiences that others haven't witnessed.
Everything beyond these purple skies
Refers to a broader, extraordinary perspective beyond conventional boundaries.
No longer gone, we're back again
Expresses a return from a state of absence or separation.
No longer gone, we were dead but now returned
Reiterates the return, emphasizing overcoming a previous state of being "dead."
No longer gone, though the tides are standing still
Despite challenges, progress is not halted, indicated by "tides standing still."
No longer gone, and our bridges are still burning
Despite returning, there are consequences and unresolved issues ("bridges still burning").
Marks on the floor where we were laying
Marks on the floor indicate a past moment or event.
Better explain what I'm saying
The need to clarify or elaborate on a message or experience.
Put us to rest but we're not staying
Despite attempts to stop or contain them, they refuse to stay inactive or subdued.
Life is the price that we'll be paying
Life itself is the cost or consequence of their actions.
No one else has seen the sights that crossed our eyes
Reiteration of the uniqueness of their experiences.
Everything beyond these purple skies
Reemphasizes the vastness and uniqueness beyond ordinary boundaries.
No longer gone, we're back again
Repetition of the return, a sense of overcoming challenges.
No longer gone, we were dead but now returned
Highlighting the revival from a previous state of being "dead."
No longer gone, though the tides are standing still
Despite challenges, time doesn't stop, and there is continued progress.
No longer gone, and our bridges are still burning
Reiteration of unresolved issues or consequences ("bridges still burning").
Ice on the wings and we were flying
A recurrence of the initial flying experience with challenges.
Sand in our eyes but we were seeing
Reiteration of facing challenges but maintaining clarity of vision.
Below us a crowd that wasn't buying
People below remain unconvinced or uninterested in their experiences.
Watching us pass and not believing
Observers still cannot believe or comprehend what they are witnessing.
No one else has seen the sights that crossed our eyes
Reiteration of unique experiences not witnessed by others.
Everything beyond these purple skies
Emphasizes the extraordinary nature beyond conventional boundaries.
No longer gone, we're back again
Reaffirmation of the return from an absent or separated state.
No longer gone, we were dead but now returned
Reiterates the revival, underscoring the overcoming of previous challenges.
No longer gone, though the tides are standing still
Despite challenges, time moves forward, and progress continues.
No longer gone
Emphasizes the state of not being absent anymore.
No longer gone, we're back again
Echoes the return, highlighting resilience and overcoming obstacles.
No longer gone, we were dead but now returned
Reiterates the revival, underscoring the overcoming of a previous state of being "dead."
No longer gone, though the tides are standing still
Even in the face of challenges, progress continues ("tides are standing still").
No longer gone, and our bridges are still burning
Reiteration of unresolved issues or consequences ("bridges still burning").
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