Lyrics
I know tonight wasn't looking right
Expressing awareness that the current situation or night didn't seem favorable or promising.
Was it there in the numbers then
Raising a question about whether there were signs or indications in the past (numbers) that could have predicted the current state.
My love you're right
Acknowledging the correctness of a loved one's perception or intuition.
And my mouth is dry
Describing physical sensations, possibly nervousness or tension, with a dry mouth.
Couldn't holler as loud as them
Feeling unable to express oneself loudly in a challenging situation.
When I am frightened and your grip tightens
Describing a sense of fear and seeking reassurance through a tightened grip from a loved one.
One black river and one black swan
Symbolic imagery involving a black river and a black swan, potentially representing dark or challenging experiences.
If I am breaking
Acknowledging a personal state of breaking or vulnerability.
As you are waking
Connecting personal vulnerability with the awakening or awareness of someone else.
Made my bed where the evidence led
Choosing a path or decision based on available evidence, possibly implying consequences.
And it's taken my heart and it's taken my mind
Reflecting on the impact of a decision on both heart and mind.
Never mind what
Disregarding what is hidden inside, suggesting a sense of emotional secrecy.
I have hidden inside
Highlighting the presence of something undisclosed or suppressed within.
In the warning I'll go wading
Expressing readiness to confront a warning or impending challenge.
Woah woah woah where did everyone go
Expressing surprise or concern about the disappearance of others.
Has it taken your hearts has it taken your minds
Posing a question about whether others have also experienced a loss of heart and mind.
Does the blood still run where the river is young
Questioning the vitality of a metaphorical river when it's still young.
I had always seen the poison
Having prior awareness or perception of something harmful, represented by "the poison."
We'll look back and wonder once again
Anticipating future reflection or wonder about past events.
If I am silent
Contemplating silence amid external aggression or violence.
Among their violence
Exploring the possibility of receiving what is needed during challenging times.
Would you give to me all I need
Potentially seeking assurance and support from a loved one.
If my implosion brings back the ocean
Considering personal struggles and implosion, with a hopeful outcome of positive change ("bring back the ocean").
Will they break it all on one
Pondering whether a collective effort will break the impact of personal challenges.
If I am breaking
Reiterating a state of breaking or vulnerability.
As you are waking
Connecting personal vulnerability with the awareness of someone else, repeating a previous theme.
Made my bed where the evidence led
Repeating the idea of making decisions based on evidence, possibly emphasizing its significance.
And it's taken my heart and it's taken my mind
Reiterating the impact of decisions on heart and mind.
Never mind what
Revisiting the concept of hidden aspects within.
I have hidden inside
Emphasizing the presence of something undisclosed or suppressed.
In the warning I'll go wading
Reiterating readiness to confront warnings or challenges.
Woah woah woah where did everyone go
Expressing surprise or concern about the disappearance of others, repeating a previous theme.
Has it taken your hearts has it taken your minds
Posing a question about whether others have also experienced a loss of heart and mind, repeating a previous theme.
Does the blood still run where the river is young
Questioning the vitality of a metaphorical river when it's still young, repeating a previous theme.
I had always seen the poison
Reiterating prior awareness or perception of something harmful, represented by "the poison," repeating a previous theme.
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