Return To Chaos
Unraveling Despair: The Long Escape's 'Return To Chaos'
Lyrics
My motivation to kill what's left about my soul is gettin' eaven
Expresses a desire to eliminate the remnants of the speaker's soul, driven by a perceived need for balance or justice.
And I'm getting out of control
The speaker is losing control, possibly due to inner turmoil or external influences.
The world is tossin' its pain onto me
The world is imposing its pain onto the speaker, suggesting external pressures and challenges.
The world is tossin' its pressure on me
The speaker feels burdened by the pressures exerted by the world.
And I'm left alone with these people around that I fear
The speaker is surrounded by people they fear, emphasizing isolation despite the presence of others.
I'm afraid of the next step in my life with this movin' floor
The fear of the unknown future is causing anxiety, symbolized by the "movin' floor."
Is it breakdown?
Raising a question about whether the current state is a breakdown, suggesting a moment of introspection.
You never know
Highlighting uncertainty and the unpredictable nature of life.
It won't be long
Implying that a significant change or event is imminent.
Before I put my fingers into your sleeve
Suggests a potential act of aggression or confrontation, using symbolic language.
You knock me down into the ground
The speaker feels defeated, possibly by external forces.
Just dig me up a hole
Metaphorically asking to be buried or left alone.
Return to chaos!
The speaker expresses a desire to return to chaos, possibly as an escape from the current struggles.
You never thought I'd be so unbreakable it's real
The speaker surprises others with their resilience, being described as "unbreakable."
now that you left me for dead
Someone has abandoned or betrayed the speaker, leaving them in a dire situation.
I'm about to make you pay for all the pain you spread around you
Expresses a desire for retribution against those who caused pain.
Yes it's real, you left me here for dead!
Reiterating the abandonment and the speaker's determination for justice.
Is it me who's delirious about everything?
The speaker questions their sanity and perception of reality.
I thought I'd heal in time
Contradicts earlier hope for healing, suggesting a prolonged struggle.
Is it breakdown?
Repeats the question of whether the current state is a breakdown, emphasizing uncertainty.
Am I breakin' down?
The speaker questions if they are currently experiencing a breakdown.
Everything is so confused
Describes a state of confusion and chaos in the speaker's surroundings.
I'm not thinking clear enough
Acknowledges impaired cognitive function, hindering clear thinking.
I thought I'd heal in time
Repeats the contradiction between the earlier expectation of healing and the ongoing struggle.
Is it breakdown?
Reiterates the question of whether the current state is a breakdown.
Must be breakdown...
Confirms the presence of a breakdown, accepting the deteriorating situation.
Cause I'm breaking down into the ground
The speaker is physically and emotionally breaking down, sinking into despair.
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