Lyrics
when i'm alone and i'm waiting by the phone
Expressing the feeling of loneliness while waiting for a call.
i'm wondering what you ever did
Curiosity about the actions or choices of the other person.
cause i never thought i'd be this kid
Reflecting on a personal transformation or unexpected identity.
who just sits
Describing a passive state of just sitting, possibly in contemplation.
snow's falling down and it's sticking to the ground
Observing snowfall and its impact, setting a scene.
i can see it out my bedroom window
Watching the snow from a bedroom window and pondering.
and i'm wondering if i'll ever know
Questioning the possibility of discovering someone's secrets.
your secrets
The desire to know more about the other person.
the face of a clown keeps spinning round and round
Imagery of a clown's face, possibly representing inner thoughts.
in the blackness of my empty room
Describing an empty room and the spinning thoughts within.
and he tells me we'll see each other soon
A reassuring thought from the imaginary clown about meeting soon.
not to fear
Encouragement not to fear, possibly addressing anxieties.
he laughs then he cries but i'm not afraid to die
A contrast between laughter and tears, facing the concept of mortality.
so i look into his teary eyes
Direct gaze into the clown's eyes, confronting mortality.
and we see through each other's disguise
Understanding each other's true selves or vulnerabilities.
it's all clear
Clarity in understanding oneself and others.
the sky's falling down and it shatters on the ground
Symbolic description of a crisis or disaster, using falling sky.
the rain turns into splintered ice
Transformation of rain into destructive elements, reflecting chaos.
and the clouds that used to look so nice dissipate
Loss of beauty in the surroundings as clouds dissipate.
the houses start to fall like it's the end of it all
Symbolic collapse of structures, possibly representing societal breakdown.
they crumble like they're no more than dust
Metaphorical disintegration of established norms or structures.
is there anything left we can trust
Questioning the reliability of anything remaining trustworthy.
we're too late
A realization of being too late to prevent a crisis.
when i'm at home and i'm sitting by the door
Another instance of waiting, this time by the door.
i'm waiting with my hand on the phone
Anticipating a call for rescue from the loneliness or hardship.
so you'll save me from being all alone in this hell
Expressing a hope for salvation from a challenging situation.
but if i say i'm okay will you ever go away
Pondering whether pretending to be okay will make the other person leave.
i'm living my life day to day
Living a day-to-day existence, lacking control or direction.
not the lead in my own play
Feeling like a secondary character in one's own life.
can you tell
Possibly questioning the ability to convey personal struggles.
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