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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