Lyrics
The stars are fading
The fading stars symbolize a diminishing sense of hope or optimism.
like me when I saw you crushed
The narrator feels crushed, possibly emotionally devastated, upon seeing someone they care about in a distressed state.
smashed by the sole of my shoe
Describes a harsh action, crushing someone underfoot, implying a sense of betrayal or mistreatment.
it's gazing at me but I don't feel sad
The gaze of the crushed person doesn't elicit sadness in the narrator, suggesting emotional detachment or a lack of empathy.
I'm angry because you left
The narrator is angry about the departure of someone significant, expressing emotional pain.
I wasn't thinking back then
The narrator reflects on their past actions, possibly realizing a lack of consideration or understanding during the mentioned events.
Burned skin on the curling iron
Repetition of the burned skin on the curling iron suggests a recurring theme of self-inflicted pain or damage, possibly reflecting internal struggles.
burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-The clock is waiting
The clock, personified, is waiting, indicating a sense of anticipation or a pause in time.
it's hanging on the wall screaming
The clock's scream may symbolize the urgency of time, contrasting with the desire for patience expressed in the following lines.
patience form of silence
Patience is portrayed as a form of silence, suggesting a need for calmness or endurance in the face of challenges.
that is what I want
Repetition emphasizes the narrator's desire for patience and calmness.
that is what I want
-Burned skin on the curling iron
Repetition of burned skin on the curling iron reinforces the theme of self-inflicted pain, possibly indicating a struggle with personal demons or regrets.
burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-Burned skin on the curling iron
Continuation of the recurring theme, underlining the persistence of internal turmoil or self-harm.
burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-burned skin on the curling iron
-
Comment