Lyrics
the ceiling's the same as always
The appearance of the ceiling remains consistent.
it's right above my head in the hallway
The ceiling is directly overhead in the hallway.
peeling of paint disguising a sound kinda faint
Peeling paint conceals a subtle sound, possibly masking emotions.
leaving me rising
The peeling paint metaphorically contributes to a rising feeling or situation.
i'm wondering why
The narrator is pondering the presence of someone and the reasons for it.
you're in the picture at all now
Questioning the involvement of someone in the narrator's life.
watching me waiting for my cue to fall down
Someone is observing, waiting for the narrator to fail or face challenges.
listen at the window the curtain remembers
Reflecting on the past, suggesting the curtain holds memories.
you take a step back and i-i'll hit the floor
A warning to step back, as the narrator may fall if not cautious.
every pane is cracked in the front door
Damage evident in the front door, possibly symbolizing vulnerability.
every drawer is packed
Every drawer is filled, yet the narrator finds space for more, perhaps expressing a desire for growth or change.
and still i found space in more
Continued exploration of space and possibilities despite limitations.
the ceiling's the same as always
Reiteration that the ceiling remains unchanged.
it's right above my head in the hallway
Restating the presence of the ceiling directly above in the hallway.
picture on the wall
A picture on the wall is acknowledged but expected to lose its appeal.
you'll get tired of it
An anticipation that interest in the picture will diminish.
put it out of sight
Suggesting the removal or concealment of things that lose significance.
and make the shadow and the lampshade
Creating an image with a shadow and a lampshade, possibly representing changing perspectives.
take another look
An invitation to reconsider and appreciate something for the time invested.
and someone's admiring it for all the time it took
Someone admires an effort or creation that took considerable time.
you saw the moment get saved
Observing a moment that is preserved or valued.
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