Hard Of Hearing
Navigating Shadows: Embracing Imperfections in Radical Face's 'Hard Of Hearing'
Lyrics
Another evening spent
Describes spending another evening in introspection.
In the corners of my brain
Refers to the inner recesses of the mind where thoughts are secluded.
Where I wander off into the dark
Expresses venturing into the unknown or challenging aspects of life.
And I close my eyes and hope
Closing eyes and hoping to escape problems or challenges.
The wolves won't follow me
Expresses fear or concern about potential dangers.
But hope's hard of hearing
Conveys that hope may be unreliable or unresponsive.
So I'm waiting for the teeth
Awaits difficulties or challenges represented by "teeth" metaphorically.
I had to learn that the helping hand
Highlights the duality of help, which can be both supportive and harmful.
Can be the same that holds the knife
Emphasizes the potential harm from those offering assistance.
I know I'm not well but I'm alright
Acknowledges personal struggles but asserts a sense of overall well-being.
You gotta learn how to take your hit's
Encourages resilience in facing challenges or setbacks.
When your hands are always tied
Recognizes constraints but maintains a sense of personal welfare.
I know I'm not well but I'm alright
Reiterates a balanced perspective on mental health.
I memorize the ceiling
Describes staring at the ceiling, possibly in contemplation or struggle.
With a fire at my feet
Metaphorically mentions a fire at the feet, possibly symbolizing personal turmoil.
While I give myself advice that I can't keep
Reflects on giving oneself advice that proves difficult to follow.
I no longer ask myself
Rejects the pursuit of understanding the meaning of life.
What any of this means
Expresses a desire for mental peace or cessation of thoughts.
I just want my mind to quit
Yearns for a quiet mind to facilitate falling asleep.
So I can finally fall asleep
Yeah I'm just waiting for my mind to quit
Reiterates the anticipation of mental tranquility for sleep.
So I can finally fall asleep
Expresses a longing for restful sleep once the mind quiets down.
I kept falling for the broken wing
Mentions a tendency to be attracted to vulnerabilities or flaws.
Because I couldn't pick the flight
Acknowledges difficulty in making choices, especially regarding flight or escape.
But don't believe 'em when they tell
Warns against trusting assurances that a seemingly harmless entity won't cause harm.
Ya that the bird won't bite
Suggests skepticism about the harmlessness of certain situations.
I can't tell you if it got this way
Uncertainty about the origin or development of a problematic situation.
Or if it started as a lie
Questions whether challenges started as falsehood or deception.
I know I'm not well but I'm alright
Reiterates the acknowledgment of personal struggles but overall well-being.
I kept falling for the broken wing
Repeats the theme of being attracted to vulnerabilities or imperfections.
Because I couldn't pick the flight
Reiterates the difficulty in making choices, particularly about flight or escape.
But don't believe 'em when they tell
Emphasizes the warning against trusting assurances about harmlessness.
Ya that the bird won't
I had to learn that the helping hand
Recalls the dual nature of assistance, both supportive and potentially harmful.
Can be the same that holds the knife
Reiterates the warning about the potential harm from those offering help.
I know I'm not well but I'm alright
Restates personal struggles but asserts overall well-being.
(I know I'm not well but I'm alright)
Repetition of the affirmation of personal well-being despite acknowledged challenges.
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