Concrete Eternal
Concrete Eternal: Unveiling the Cold Shadows of Modern Life
Lyrics
5.30 and the shrine is closed
Refers to the time (5:30) when a shrine or sacred place is closed.
Confession cancelled indefinitely
Confessions are indefinitely canceled, suggesting a lack of opportunity for repentance or sharing one's thoughts and sins.
A cross to bear, a shoulder aches
Describes a burdensome situation, symbolized by "a cross to bear" causing physical discomfort (shoulder ache).
A baby cries and heads are turned
Amidst discomfort (shoulder ache), people ignore a baby's cry, displaying indifference or distraction.
There is no limit, steps are cold
Indicates a limitless situation, where actions are detached or lacking warmth ("steps are cold").
A walk-through dream, a sleeping scream
Depicts a surreal or unsettling scenario, described as a dream but with elements of fear or distress ("a sleeping scream").
Black breath from an iron lung
Metaphorically describes unpleasant, suffocating conditions, likening it to breathing black breath from an iron lung.
A metal soundtrack switched to play
Refers to a change in the musical theme or ambiance to a harsher, metallic sound.
A green and grey combination
Describes a combination of dull and bleak colors, possibly symbolizing a lack of vibrancy or life.
There is no background, no depth at all
Highlights a lack of substance or depth in the surroundings or situation ("no background, no depth at all").
A flapping poster, a silent scar
Portrays a visual representation of an issue that's being ignored or overlooked ("flapping poster, a silent scar").
Stage set for a slow death
Suggests a setting or environment arranged or staged for a slow decline or deterioration.
A tight smile, the ghost of a grin
Describes a faint or insincere smile, indicating a sense of emptiness or superficiality ("the ghost of a grin").
Bulletin from a distant star
Suggests receiving a message or information from a distant or inaccessible source, perhaps indicating a lack of connection or understanding.
The drones we speak, the code oblique
Refers to communication or conversation that's vague, indirect, or difficult to understand ("the drones we speak, the code oblique").
Who can recode, who can rebuild?
Raises a question about the ability to rewrite or change the established systems or norms.
Christ it must be cold out there
Expresses empathy or sympathy for an uncomfortable or harsh situation ("Christ it must be cold out there").
A dirty night, a life indoors
Describes a night characterized by unpleasantness or moral decay, contrasting it with a confined, indoor life.
Ignoble profile, a modern outlook
Portrays an ignoble or dishonorable public image contrasted with a contemporary perspective.
Rushed prayer to casual heaven
Depicts a hurried or rushed prayer directed towards an informal or non-traditional concept of heaven.
Concrete Eternal
Symbolizes a sense of permanence or enduring nature in a cold, harsh environment ("Concrete Eternal").
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