Stephen
Echoes of Despair: Unraveling Stephen's Melancholy Journey
Lyrics
Stephen left some marks upon his wall
Stephen has left some visible marks on his wall, possibly symbolic of struggles or experiences.
He used to block out all the small talk
He used to avoid engaging in trivial conversations, blocking out small talk.
An excuse to pour his heart out with a noose
Stephen used the avoidance of small talk as a way to express his emotions, hinted at feelings of despair.
Wrote some marks out on the table
He wrote marks on the table, suggesting a form of expression or release.
Thoughts on why he wasn't able
Thoughts on why he wasn't able to be as happy as he wanted to be.
To feel as happy as can be
Expressing his struggle with happiness.
But Steve oh, you're not the queen anymore
Stephen is no longer in a position of power or influence (not the queen anymore).
All the best
Wishing the best despite the challenges.
Going wayside, in Versailles
Stephen is going astray, likened to Versailles, possibly symbolizing decadence or disarray.
And no one's picking up your mess
No one is taking responsibility for cleaning up the mess Stephen left behind.
But Stephen
Repetition of Stephen's name, possibly emphasizing his importance in the narrative.
Is this the way that you're feeling
Questioning Stephen's emotional state.
There's no one else you're deceiving
Suggesting that Stephen is not only feeling a certain way but also deceiving others about it.
And at the end of the day
Reflection on the futility of excuses when things don't go the way one desires.
All these excuses never change when things don't go your way
Excuses remain constant despite the outcomes, implying a lack of change or growth.
He found an album in his room
Stephen discovers an album, possibly representing a source of inspiration or escape.
About some small time four-piece revolution
The album is about a small-time four-piece revolution, offering a contrast to mainstream music.
Colour in the gloom of all the shit you're made to listen to
Coloring the gloom of mainstream music that people are compelled to listen to.
But buddy there's no shame
No shame in finding joy in simple things.
In cracking smiles when it's OK
Smiling is acceptable when appropriate, but it's wasteful if there's no rhythm in one's thoughts.
But it's a waste of all our time if there's no rhythm in your mind
Highlighting the importance of having a sense of rhythm or purpose in life.
Oh how they know
Others recognize the pretense or superficiality of the show Stephen puts on.
It's all for show
It's all an act, lacking genuine substance.
No fairytale nor crime scene is going to get you where you want to go
No idealized story or dramatic event will lead Stephen to his desired destination.
But Stephen
Repetition of Stephen's name, possibly emphasizing his continued significance in the narrative.
Is this the way that you're feeling
Reiteration of the question about Stephen's emotional state and deception.
There's no one else you're deceiving
Emphasizing that Stephen is deceiving himself more than anyone else.
And at the end of the day, all these excuses never change when things don't go your way
Repeating the idea that excuses remain unchanged despite unfavorable outcomes.
Stephen
Repetition of Stephen's name, possibly serving as a concluding refrain.
She's got a new thing going on
Introducing a new character with a positive outlook or a new direction in life.
She's got a new thing going on
-She's got a new thing going on
-She's got a new thing going on
-Stephen
Repetition of Stephen's name, possibly signaling a return to his narrative.
You're deceiving
Restating that Stephen is deceiving himself.
All these excuses never change when things don't go your way
Reiterating the persistence of excuses despite unfavorable outcomes.
Go your way
Encouragement or observation of Stephen's chosen path, emphasizing "your way."
Your way
-Oh Whoa Oh
A musical refrain or emotional expression to conclude the lyrics.
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