In Retrograde
Celestial Echoes: Unraveling Life's Reverse Symphony with The Mercury Brothers
Lyrics
I can see through outer space
The speaker perceives beyond normal boundaries, possibly suggesting an elevated sense of understanding or perception.
And I can feel it in the rain.
The speaker senses something significant happening, potentially symbolized by the rain, indicating an intuitive awareness.
Know your blood is pumping backwards.
A metaphorical description suggesting an unusual or disorienting sensation, possibly related to feeling out of sync or disconnected.
Mercuryu0027s in retrograde.
Refers to the astronomical phenomenon of Mercury's apparent backward motion in the sky, often associated with disruptions or challenges in communication and understanding.
I canu0027t wrap my mind around, if I canu0027t even feel your face.
The speaker is struggling to comprehend or make sense of a situation, particularly related to a lack of emotional connection.
Notice your life in reverse.
An observation that life seems to be moving backward, possibly implying a sense of regression or revisiting past experiences.
Mercuryu0027s in retrograde.
Reiteration of the influence of Mercury's retrograde, suggesting its continued impact on the narrative or the speaker's perception.
You die and then youu0027re very old.
Reflection on mortality and the cyclical nature of life, highlighting the inevitability of death.
Youu0027re old and then you hit your peak.
Commentary on the aging process, emphasizing the idea of reaching one's prime after experiencing old age.
Youu0027re growing younger every day,
An enigmatic statement possibly suggesting a reversal of the aging process, portraying a peculiar concept of growing younger.
Crawling on the ground and now you canu0027t speak.
An imagery of vulnerability, possibly indicating a loss of ability or voice in a challenging situation.
Her eyes are learning because they knew.
Implying that someone's understanding or perception is evolving due to witnessing a specific person or experience.
The first thing she ever saw was you.
Highlighting the importance of an initial encounter, particularly in shaping one's perspective or understanding.
She is at peace in her warm place,
Suggests a state of calm or contentment in a familiar and comfortable environment.
Where Mercuryu0027s in retrograde.
Reiteration of the influence of Mercury's retrograde on this peaceful state or setting.
Kronos takes hold with solar hands,
Mentions Kronos, the Greek god of time, possibly implying the impact of time and fate on human actions.
Because we take more than we need,
Reflects on human behavior, suggesting a tendency to take more than necessary, leading to consequences.
And the evidence within the seams screams,
Highlights a conspicuous sign or indication within the fabric of existence, possibly representing a warning or revelation.
“Mercury! My Mercury!”
An emotional outcry or plea related to the influence of Mercury's retrograde, indicating a personal connection to its effects.
They crash around the Earth and Sun.
Describes celestial bodies in conflict, potentially symbolizing larger conflicts or struggles.
A cosmic fight of right and wrong,
Portrays a cosmic battle between right and wrong, possibly reflecting moral or existential conflicts.
Their retinas flicker and then they fade,
Describes a fading sensation or loss of clarity, possibly linked to the retrograde motion of celestial bodies.
Into retrograde, in retrograde.
Reiteration of the concept of retrograde motion and its influence on fading or diminishing elements.
You die and then youu0027re very old.
A repetition of the inevitability of death and aging, highlighting the cyclical nature of life.
Youu0027re old and then you hit your peak.
A reaffirmation of the cycle of aging, emphasizing the reversal of age milestones.
Youu0027re growing younger every day,
Repetition of the peculiar concept of growing younger, echoing the earlier notion of reversing the aging process.
Crawling on the ground and now you canu0027t speak.
A restatement of vulnerability or powerlessness in a challenging situation, symbolized by being unable to speak.
Her eyes are learning because they knew.
Similar to line 12, implying evolving understanding or perception due to a specific encounter or experience.
The first thing she ever saw was you.
Reiterating the significance of the initial encounter in shaping someone's perspective or understanding.
She is at peace in her warm place,
A reaffirmation of a state of contentment or peace in a familiar and comfortable environment during Mercury's retrograde.
Where Mercuryu0027s in retrograde.
Restating the influence of Mercury's retrograde on this peaceful state or setting.
Kronos takes hold with solar hands,
A recurrence of the mention of Kronos, possibly emphasizing the influence of time and fate.
Because we take more than we need,
Reflects on human tendencies to exceed limits or take more than necessary, hinting at potential consequences.
And the evidence within the seams screams,
Emphasizes a clear sign or indication within existence, possibly representing a warning or revelation.
“Mercury. My Mercury.”
Reiteration of a personal connection or plea related to the influence of Mercury's retrograde.
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