Lyrics
See the vapors fading
Observing the dissipation of illusions or deceptive appearances.
As they stare into the night
Witnessing the gaze into the unknown during the night.
Every time it's getting harder
Expressing the increasing difficulty of maintaining a rigid, controlled exterior.
To be buttoned up so tight
Describing the challenge of keeping things tightly regulated.
Don't do anything to us today
Encouraging restraint or avoidance of actions that might affect the speaker negatively.
(You're only flesh and bone
Reflecting on the fragility of human existence, emphasizing uncertainty.
You really never know)
-There's nothing left to take away
-(You're only flesh and bone
-You really never know)
-I know the crash is coming
Awareness of an impending crisis or downfall.
Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
Sensory perception indicating an imminent danger, possibly a metaphorical crash.
I hear the engine start
Auditory awareness of the commencement of a significant event or journey.
But I'll find my own way down
Asserting independence in navigating through challenges or crises.
I know the crash is coming
Reiteration of the anticipation of a crash, emphasizing self-determination in facing it.
Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I hear the engine start
-But I'll find my own way down
-I hear the sleepers waking
Noting the awakening of those who were previously unaware or dormant.
As they stare into the skies
Observing people looking towards the unknown, possibly seeking answers or guidance.
All our lives, the rivets breaking
Symbolizing life's challenges, with the metaphor of rivets breaking under pressure.
As we struggle up so high
Describing the struggle to reach great heights despite difficulties.
Don't do anything to us today
Reiteration of the vulnerability of human existence and the unknown nature of life's challenges.
(You're only flesh and bone
-You really never know)
-There's nothing left to take away
-(You're only flesh and bone
-You really never know)
-I know the crash is coming
Continued emphasis on the impending crash, with variations on the imagery.
Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I hear the engine start
-But I'll find my own way down
-I know the crash is coming
-Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I hear the engine start
-But I'll find my own way down
-I see the takers taking
Observing individuals seizing opportunities or taking from others.
And relive it all again
Reliving past experiences, possibly suggesting a repetitive cycle.
Every time a little closer
Approaching a deeper understanding without enduring the associated pain.
To the truth without the pain
Continued emphasis on the impending crash, with variations on the imagery.
Don't do anything to us today
Highlighting the capricious nature of life, urging caution and emphasizing the unknown.
(You're only flesh and bone
-You really never know)
-There's nothing left to play the game
-(You're only flesh and bone
-You really never know)
-I know the crash is coming
Reiteration of the impending crash, with a realization that the outcome is unpredictable.
Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I hear the engine start
-But I'll find my own way down
-(You really never know)
-I know the crash is coming
-Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I hear the engine start
-But I'll find my own way down
-I know the crash is coming
Repeated anticipation of the crash, accentuating the olfactory perception of fuel in the morning.
Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-I know the crash is coming
-Cause I smell the fuel in the morning
-There's nothing left to take
Conveying a sense of emptiness or loss, with an absence of things to take and no one willing to stay.
There's no one left who wants to stay
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