Shattered Foundations
Breaking Chains of Despair: Metacognate's Shattered Foundations
Lyrics
I need to escape, the air here sharpens every breath
The speaker feels the need to escape because the environment is making every breath feel sharper.
I know it's too late to try
The speaker acknowledges that it's too late to attempt something, implying a missed opportunity or irreversible situation.
Despondent and jaded, I detach my heart
Feeling hopeless and cynical, the speaker emotionally detaches their heart from a situation.
Cross and hoping to die
Expressing a deep level of frustration or despair, the speaker mentions a desire for some form of release, even death.
Stay away
A clear instruction to stay away, suggesting the speaker's need for distance or isolation.
'Cause I don't wanna lose too much more
Reiterating the fear of losing more, emphasizing the pain or consequences of further involvement.
Please, no more
A plea for no more, possibly referring to additional suffering or hardships.
If I prayed
If the speaker were to pray, it would be for a positive change in the current situation.
I'd hope to God that you won't stay this way
Hoping that the person addressed won't remain in their current negative state.
All the same
Stating that despite everything, the situation remains the same.
I need to believe it matters what I do for you
The speaker expresses a need to believe that their actions for someone else hold significance.
Although I know it's a lie
Despite knowing it's untrue, the speaker acknowledges a lie, possibly referring to self-deception.
I'd hide, but only be found and used again
The speaker would hide, but fears being found and exploited again, possibly in a vulnerable state.
Left hanging out to dry
Feeling abandoned or exposed, left to face difficulties alone without support.
Stay away
Repeating the instruction to stay away, emphasizing the urgency of distance.
'Cause I don't wanna lose too much more
Reiterating the fear of losing more, suggesting a recurring theme of pain or loss.
Please, no more
A plea for no more, reinforcing the desire to avoid additional suffering or challenges.
If I prayed
If the speaker were to pray, it would be for a positive change in the current situation.
I'd hope to God that you won't stay this way
Hoping that the person addressed won't remain in their current negative state, echoing a previous sentiment.
All the same
Despite everything, the situation remains unchanged, emphasizing a sense of stagnation or hopelessness.
All the same
Repeating the idea that everything remains the same, underscoring a lack of progress or improvement.
All the same
Reiterating once more that everything is the same, emphasizing a sense of frustration or despair.
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