Collapsing Hopes

Embracing Fragile Hope Amidst Despair
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Lyrics

Isn’t it weird I cannot feel my bones?

The speaker finds it strange that they are unable to sense their own bones.

Isn't it weird I cannot see my own

The speaker expresses a sense of detachment, unable to perceive themselves.

collapsing hopes

The concept of "collapsing hopes" is introduced, suggesting a loss or decline in optimism.

while your heuristic thoughts are crystal clear

While the speaker's thoughts are unclear, the other person's heuristic thoughts are transparent.

to me

The lack of clarity is emphasized regarding the speaker's perception of the other person.

How did you get so far, I burnt my wings

The speaker questions how the other person achieved success, contrasting with their own failure symbolized by burnt wings.

a black ship, brought you here

A mysterious arrival is referenced, possibly linked to a negative influence symbolized by a black ship.

it’s all I know, it’s all I know

The limited knowledge of the speaker is highlighted; they only know the arrival and its consequences.

feel the echoes of this decaying light

An invitation to perceive the fading brightness and echoes of decay in the speaker's surroundings.

taste the sweetness of this rotten time

The speaker invites the other person to experience the unpleasant aspects of the current time.

How did you get so far, I burnt my wings

Repetition of the idea of burnt wings and distance between the speaker and the successful individual.

and now I’m overflying my own world,

The speaker is now flying over their own world, possibly detached or transcendent.

my own needs, my faith in what a given word

The speaker reflects on personal needs, faith, and the impact of spoken words.

could mean for you… and now

Contemplation on the significance of words for the other person.

I’m getting over wounds I’ve always hoped

The speaker is overcoming wounds they hoped to avoid, referencing personal growth or resilience.

I’d never know Collapsing hopes

Reiteration of the theme of collapsing hopes, acknowledging the speaker's awareness of negative possibilities.

feel the echoes of this decaying light

Repetition of the invitation to perceive the decay and bitterness in the surrounding light.

taste the sweetness of this rotten time

The other person is invited to taste the unpleasantness of the current time.

I’m getting over wounds I’ve always hoped

The speaker continues to overcome wounds, expressing resilience and growth.

I’d never know

Reiteration of the hope to remain ignorant of certain painful experiences.

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