Holed
Solitude's Symphony: Embracing Endless Needs
Lyrics
Right in the middle of the biggest crowd
Amidst a large gathering, the protagonist finds himself in a paradoxical state of feeling most isolated.
He feels the loneliest with all eyes on him
Despite the attention, the protagonist experiences profound loneliness when under the scrutiny of others.
A hero of forgotten days and still for some
The protagonist is a forgotten hero from the past, still revered by some for his time-honored deeds.
Time-honoured ones
Reference to the respect and tradition associated with the protagonist's actions.
Drowning drones
Mentions drowning drones, possibly symbolizing overwhelming external pressures or distractions.
At the age of eight this bright-eyed kid decided
At the age of eight, the protagonist decides to reshape his life by taking another opportunity.
To grab another chance and paint the past anew
Expresses the protagonist's effort to redefine his past through creative endeavors.
But life can be the biggest of all disenthralls
Life itself can be the most significant disillusionment, especially when influenced by external forces.
When a stronger guy has different plans for you
A stronger individual alters the protagonist's plans, leading to a sense of disenchantment.
And the can he holds in his hand, it holds a hole for him
The can in the protagonist's hand symbolizes a vessel with a void or emptiness, possibly signifying his struggles.
Now he's drinking from all sides in madness
The protagonist copes with his challenges by resorting to excessive drinking.
In the dead of night or morning light
The drinking occurs either during the darkest hours of the night or in the brightness of the morning.
It doesn't count when all your needs are endless
Highlights the futility of fulfilling endless needs, irrespective of the time of day.
His lifetime membership of sadness
The protagonist's enduring membership in sadness has led him to an unusual and uncomfortable place emotionally.
Has brought him to the weirdest place
Describes the peculiar circumstances the protagonist finds himself in due to his lifetime of sorrow.
He's an all-consist-of-junk genius when drunk
Despite being intoxicated, the protagonist is portrayed as a genius made up of discarded elements.
To lose sight of things is what him brings some
Losing sight of reality brings a peculiar kind of joy or satisfaction to the protagonist.
Funny kind of gladness
Reflects on the ironic and unconventional happiness derived from losing perspective.
And the can he holds in his hand, it holds a hole for him
Reiterates the symbolic nature of the can, emphasizing the emptiness within.
Now he's drinking from all sides in madness
The protagonist continues to seek solace through drinking, emphasizing his descent into madness.
In the dead of night or morning light
Whether in darkness or light, the protagonist's struggles persist, and time loses its significance.
It doesn't count when all your needs are endless
Endless needs remain unfulfilled, regardless of the time of day, intensifying the sense of despair.
And he says
The protagonist vocalizes a key statement about understanding leading to sadness.
To understand will make you sad
Understanding the situation or oneself may bring sorrow, implying a harsh reality.
You'll understand
The repetition emphasizes that gaining insight can lead to a melancholic realization.
And the can he holds in his hand, it holds a hole for him
The can in the protagonist's hand continues to hold a metaphorical hole, signifying ongoing struggles.
Now he's drinking from all sides in madness
Intoxication remains a coping mechanism, indicating a cyclical pattern of self-destructive behavior.
In the dead of night or morning light
Reiterates the protagonist's struggles with drinking, whether in the dark of night or the light of day.
It doesn't count
The futility of the protagonist's actions is emphasized, suggesting a perpetual and endless cycle.
This is endless
Describes the protagonist's situation as inherently endless, with no resolution in sight.
To understand will make you sad
The statement is repeated, underscoring the inevitability of sadness through understanding.
You'll understand
The acknowledgment that understanding one's circumstances can lead to a sorrowful realization.
To understand will make you sad
Reiterates the theme of understanding leading to sadness, reinforcing its inevitability.
You'll understand
The final repetition reinforces the idea that gaining insight will inevitably result in sadness.
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