Au Revoir
Ephemeral Nightscapes: Unveiling The Lost Boys Collective's Emotional Odyssey
Lyrics
I’ve been trying so hard not to find you everywhere I go
The speaker has been consciously trying not to encounter the subject of the song in various places.
But I’m running on about an hour of sleep
Due to lack of sleep, the speaker is physically and mentally exhausted.
Running low, I better buy another drink
Feeling depleted, the speaker decides to get another drink to cope with the situation.
Full of memories, full of Hennessy
The speaker's mind is filled with memories and the influence of Hennessy, a type of cognac, suggesting a mix of nostalgia and intoxication.
But I’m trying to let it all… (shh)
The speaker is attempting to suppress or forget certain thoughts, hinted by the "shh" sound.
I’ve been trying so hard not to see you everywhere I look
The speaker is actively avoiding seeing the subject, but encounters them unexpectedly.
But you’re finding clever ways of running into me
The subject finds ways to cross paths with the speaker, creating a sense of frustration and discomfort.
Make me feel like the fucking enemy
The encounters make the speaker feel like an enemy, possibly due to unresolved issues.
Out of empathy, full of enmity
Contrast between the speaker's empathy and the subject's enmity is highlighted.
But I’m trying to let it all go
The speaker is making an effort to release negative emotions and move on.
I won’t find another way out
The speaker expresses a feeling of being trapped without finding a solution.
I won’t mind living a lie and saying goodbye some other time
The speaker contemplates living a lie and delaying the inevitable goodbye.
Hold me back, hold me close
Desire for restraint and closeness is expressed, possibly in relation to the subject.
Father, Son, Holy Ghost
Religious references (Father, Son, Holy Ghost) may symbolize inner conflict or seeking guidance.
I’m alone, I’m alive
The speaker acknowledges being alone but emphasizes being alive.
You’re a thief in the night
The subject is likened to a "thief in the night," suggesting an element of surprise and loss.
Had another lucid dream, things aren’t what they seem
The speaker experiences a dream where things are not as they appear, introducing uncertainty.
Trying to shovel down a little ecstasy
An attempt to escape reality and enhance feelings through ecstasy is mentioned.
Took some apathy accidentally
Apathy is unintentionally embraced, possibly reflecting a lack of emotional response.
But I’m trying to let it all go
The speaker is determined to let go of negative emotions despite challenges.
I won’t find another way out
The feeling of being trapped continues, and the speaker is unable to find an alternative solution.
I won’t pry the words from my mouth, I’m tumbling down
There's a struggle to speak the truth, and the speaker feels a sense of descent or decline.
I can’t lie, I’m having my doubts
The speaker admits to having doubts, possibly about the course of action or the relationship.
I won’t mind living a lie and saying goodbye some other time
Reiteration of the willingness to live a lie and postpone the goodbye.
I won’t find another way out
Similar to line 25, the speaker expresses a lack of alternative solutions and feeling trapped.
I won’t mind living a lie and saying goodbye some other time
The speaker reiterates a willingness to live a lie and delay the goodbye for another time.
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