Lyrics
When I was a kid we had a cat
Reflecting on childhood memories when the speaker had a pet cat.
She got hit by a car
The cat was hit by a car, suggesting an abrupt and tragic event.
She went hiding to die and i thought
The cat sought a hidden place to pass away, and the speaker perceived it as profoundly sad.
It was the saddest thing ever
Expressing the emotional impact of witnessing the cat's death.
When you last came here it was summer
Recalling a past meeting during summer with someone special.
And you and me
Referencing the speaker and the mentioned person.
We talked about everything under
Engaging in a deep conversation covering various topics as the day transitioned to evening.
The sun, and it was fading
The conversation occurred as the sunlight was diminishing.
You waved from the plane
Describing a farewell gesture from the person departing on a plane.
Never saw you again
Expressing a sense of finality by not seeing the person again.
Now I carry rocks in my pockets
Introducing a metaphor of carrying rocks, possibly signifying burdens or worries.
Worry stones
Referring to the rocks as "worry stones," suggesting a coping mechanism.
Deep sea creatures that live in my chest
Metaphorically describing deep-seated anxieties residing within the speaker.
Make my heart pound
The worries intensify, causing a heightened emotional response.
I stay under water
Choosing to remain submerged metaphorically, possibly to avoid facing reality.
As long as I can
Attempting to avoid the challenges of the outside world for as long as possible.
To block out the world
Seeking refuge underwater as a way to escape the external world.
And all the sounds
Using water as a barrier to block out external influences.
All the sounds
Emphasizing the overwhelming impact of external sounds that the speaker is avoiding.
I wanna move but I'm stuck
Expressing a desire to move forward but feeling stuck or unable to progress.
Nothing is real
Conveying a sense of existential uncertainty, where reality seems elusive.
You are gone I'm here
Acknowledging the absence of the person mentioned earlier, contrasting with the speaker's presence.
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