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Drowning in Silence: Scarlet Drive's Poetic Tale of Unseen Struggles
Lyrics
Her sandy hair blows in the wind like a parachute behind her
Describes the physical appearance of a woman with sandy hair blowing like a parachute in the wind.
The people stare as shimmering it sparkles in the sun
People are observing her, and her hair sparkles in the sunlight, creating a captivating scene.
With deep blue eyes just beckoning, for you, to swim inside them
Highlights her deep blue eyes that seem inviting and suggest an emotional depth.
Teeth as white as fluffy clouds and her lips a lonely island
Focuses on her white teeth and lips, describing her smile as a lonely island.
But she's not there
Emphasizes her absence despite the vivid description, creating a sense of detachment.
And we don't care, yeah, yeah
Expresses indifference or lack of concern about her absence.
She dances all around
She is an active presence, dancing and drawing attention from a large audience.
She's sure to draw a big crowd
Her energetic presence is sure to attract a significant crowd of onlookers.
But when she's crying out for help
Indicates that she is in distress, calling out for help.
Nobody's round to see her drown
Despite her cries for help, there is no one around to assist, suggesting a lack of support.
And everything's not fine
Suggests that everything is not fine, hinting at underlying issues or troubles.
You know she's crying all the time
Implies that she is in a constant state of sadness, crying all the time.
But still we sit around and say
Despite the awareness of her distress, there is a delay in taking action to save her.
We'll have to save her some other time
Postponing the act of saving her, perhaps due to a lack of immediate concern or urgency.
Drinking words like lemon-lime 'cause we're running out of water
Metaphorical language describing conversation or communication as consuming resources.
Messages discarded like a bottle out to sea
Comparing discarded messages to a bottle cast into the sea, suggesting neglect or disregard.
She washes all our sins away, reflecting your desires
Describes her as a purifying force, washing away sins and reflecting the desires of others.
A mirror to a bluer sky with a smile of consolation
Portrays her as a mirror to a brighter sky, offering a smile of consolation.
She dances all around
Reiterates her active presence, dancing and attracting attention.
She's sure to draw a big crowd
Similar to line 8, emphasizing the crowd-drawing nature of her dancing.
But when she's crying out for help
Repeats the theme of her calling out for help, with no one around to witness her distress.
Nobody's round to see her drown
Despite her active presence, there is a lack of support during her moments of need.
And everything's not fine
Reiterates the idea that everything is not fine, suggesting ongoing issues.
You know she's crying all the time
Continues the theme of her constant crying, highlighting her emotional turmoil.
But still we sit around and say
Despite awareness of her distress, there is a delay in taking action to save her.
We'll have to save her some other day
Postponing the act of saving her to some unspecified future date.
But she's not there
Reiterates her absence and the collective indifference towards it.
And we don't care
Reaffirms the lack of care or concern for her absence.
But she's not there
Repeats the idea of her absence and the lack of concern from the observers.
And we don't, no we don't care
Emphasizes the continued lack of care or concern for her absence.
When everything's all gone she won't be dancing anymore
Suggests that when everything is lost, she will no longer be a carefree dancer.
But still, she will continue on inside the words of this song
Despite potential challenges, she will endure and continue within the context of the song's lyrics.
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