Out of Sight
Navigating the Abyss of Self: Spiritualized's 'Out of Sight'
Lyrics
Out of sight is always out of mind
Being unnoticed or forgotten leads to being disregarded or unremembered.
I think out of mind is out of sight
Suggests a reciprocal relationship between being out of one's mind and being out of sight, emphasizing a connection between mental state and visibility.
I was just looking for some peace of mind
The search for tranquility or mental peace.
I just couldn't find a peace of mine
A play on words, highlighting the inability to find a mental "peace of mind."
They say that pride comes just before a fall
Introducing the theme of pride preceding a downfall.
I have fallen and I wasn't sure
Having experienced a fall without certainty or awareness.
You know that I have fallen further before
Recognition of previous falls, suggesting a repetitive pattern.
I just cannot stand fallin' no more
An aversion to falling again, possibly due to past experiences.
If I am good, I could add years to my life
If one behaves virtuously, life expectancy may increase.
I would rather add some life to my years
Choosing to enhance the quality of life rather than its duration.
Life is really what you make it they say
An aphorism emphasizing personal responsibility in shaping one's life.
I can't even make my mind up today
Indecisiveness and a struggle to make choices, possibly contributing to inner turmoil.
The world keeps turnin', it keeps me in my place
The cyclical nature of life, with a metaphorical reference to the world turning.
Where I stand is only three miles from space
The speaker's current position is described as close to the vastness of space, suggesting a sense of insignificance.
Standin' space is all the space I can stand
A play on words, indicating the limited capacity to tolerate or endure.
Gravity just keeps on keepin' me down
The force of gravity symbolizes the constant challenges or burdens pulling the speaker down.
Out of sight is always out of mind
Reiteration of the idea that being unnoticed leads to being forgotten or overlooked.
I think out of mind is out of sight
A reflection on the interconnectedness of mental state and visibility.
I was just looking for some peace of mind
A continuation of the quest for mental peace or tranquility.
But I just couldn't find a peace of mine
A repetition of the struggle to find a mental "peace of mind."
They say that pride comes just before a fall
Restating the theme of pride preceding a fall, with a subtle admission of the lack of pride in the fall.
I have fallen and I wasn't proud
An acknowledgment of a fall without pride.
You know that I have fallen further before
Recognition of falls experienced in the past, possibly with less shame or pride.
I just cannot stand fallin' no more
An expressed unwillingness to endure further falls.
If I am good I could add years to my life
Exploring the potential for a longer life through virtuous behavior.
I would rather add some life to my years
A preference for a more fulfilling life over an extended one.
Life is really what you make it they say
A repetition of the aphorism emphasizing personal responsibility in shaping one's life.
I can't even make my mind up today
Continued indecisiveness and difficulty in making choices.
The planet spins and it keeps me in my place
Reiterating the cyclical nature of life, with a reference to the planet spinning.
Where I stand is only three miles from space
The speaker's position in relation to space is emphasized again, underlining a sense of smallness.
Well getting closer now to bein' apart
Approaching a separation or distance, possibly metaphorical.
I [Incomprehensible] people right from the start.
An unclear or incomprehensible reference to people, possibly indicating difficulty in understanding or connecting with others.
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