Spirit Level
Unveiling Shadows: Ocean Flaws' Haunting Tale of Love and Loss
Lyrics
There's a ghost in my house, he's taken all my money and clothes
Expresses the presence of a troubling force or influence in the narrator's life, taking away material possessions.
There's a snake in my bed
Symbolizes deceit or betrayal with the metaphor of a snake in the narrator's bed, implying hidden dangers.
All the things he knows would make you scared
Suggests that the secretive entity possesses knowledge that would evoke fear if revealed.
I've been running from it, I stopped and thought I lost it
Describes the narrator's attempt to escape or avoid the troubling situation, but realizing it's challenging to do so.
So wrong, so wrong
Expresses a sense of realization about the difficulty or mistake in the actions taken to evade the problem.
I'm still running from it, I fought and then I lost it
Indicates continued efforts to escape the situation but acknowledges defeat, leading to a prolonged struggle.
So long, so long
Highlights the duration of the struggle or conflict, emphasizing the prolonged nature of the challenge.
I love the way you love me like you do...
Shifts the focus to a positive aspect, expressing appreciation for the love received despite the difficulties.
Got an ache in my head, it's driving everyone around the bend
Introduces a physical manifestation of distress, describing a persistent headache affecting those around the narrator.
There's a man in my shed, he's made a note of everything we said
Introduces another character, the man in the shed, who seems to be keeping a record of conversations, possibly signifying surveillance or intrusion.
I've been running from it, I stopped and thought I lost it
Reiterates the theme of attempting to escape but facing challenges, highlighting the persistence of the troubling situation.
So wrong, so wrong
Reaffirms the acknowledgment of a mistake or misjudgment in attempting to escape the problem.
I'm still running from it, I fought and then I lost it
Continues the narrative of ongoing struggles and eventual defeat, emphasizing the passage of time.
So long ago
Reflects on the prolonged nature of the struggle, suggesting that the defeat occurred a significant time ago.
I love the way you love me like you do...
Brings the focus back to love, appreciating the positive aspect of the relationship despite enduring challenges.
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