Submersion
Submersion: Embracing Surrender in Depths
Lyrics
The idea is simple, to be underwater
The concept is straightforward: to be submerged underwater.
Hold my breath, sink deeper
Holding my breath and descending deeper into the water.
Say a prayer, sink deeper
Saying a prayer while sinking deeper, possibly reflecting on the act.
You might consider this surrender, but I'm descending
While it may seem like surrender, the speaker sees it as a descent, constructing a positive conclusion.
Constructing a most pleasant ending
Creating a favorable and satisfying ending to the descent.
I can still see the city, I can still recognize
Despite being underwater, the city is still visible, and recognition persists.
To remain is to be separated
Staying submerged leads to separation.
I can still see the city, to carry on is to be divided
Choosing to carry on results in division, even though the city is still visible.
I can still redefine
Retaining the ability to redefine one's situation or perspective.
I've been spending time trying to keep outside of the light
Spending time avoiding the light, possibly indicating a desire for seclusion or introspection.
I've been spending time at the bottom
Investing time at the bottom, suggesting a deep or introspective experience.
You would not believe how true the salt feels
Describing the authenticity of the sensation of salt underwater.
Oh God, the relief of oceanic sleep
Expressing relief found in the sleep-like state induced by the ocean.
I can still see the city, I can still recognize
Even submerged, the city is visible, maintaining recognition.
To remain is to be separated
Choosing to stay submerged results in separation from others.
I can still see the city, to carry on is to be divided
Continuing onward leads to division, despite the visibility of the city.
I can still redefine
Retaining the ability to redefine one's circumstances or understanding.
The cliché says that it's sink or swim
Referring to the cliché of "sink or swim," suggesting a false dichotomy.
But that's another lie we've been drowning in
Highlighting the lie of "sink or swim" that society has accepted and struggled with.
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