Radio Silence

The speaker is enticed or attracted by something.

The speaker contemplates the most outstanding action they can take, possibly something challenging or ambitious.

They acknowledge that this action might be too extreme or lengthy, but they're still willing to pursue it because it's the best course.

Reiteration of the commitment to pursue the exceptional action despite its challenges.

The speaker repeatedly hears broken voices in the hallway, emphasizing a sense of disturbance or disarray.

All I hear is

All I hear is

Continuation of hearing broken voices in the hallway, suggesting a fragmented or troubled environment.

Reference to receiving another call, likely indicating further disruptions or negative news.

Perception of broken answers and broken hearts, highlighting emotional distress or turmoil.

Observation of a family falling apart, possibly witnessing the breakdown of familial bonds or relationships.

Hearing distant fire burning out, symbolizing the fading of passion or energy in the background.

Perceiving distant reminders of the essence of life or purpose.

Reference to a distant early occurrence, details unclear but suggesting an unresolved memory or event.

Struggling to express or let go of a past experience or thought.

Still can't get it out

I can't get it out

Tasting a form of comforting pain, perhaps indicating familiarity with pain as a source of solace.

Emphasizing the similarity or repetitiveness of the experienced pain.

Comparing the taste of pain to a numbing sensation, like novocaine, suggesting a coping mechanism.

A sort of novocaine

Experiencing self-inflicted pain to feel alive, highlighting a desire for sensation or vitality.

How hard I bite

Just so I can feel alive

Expressing the longing to experience life in a more vibrant or profound manner.

Repetition of the phrase "Grace under pressure" and the question of what to do, indicating a sense of being burdened by the world's challenges without clear guidance.

What you said is true

The world weighs on my shoulders

What am I to do

Grace under pressure

What you said is true

The world weighs on my shoulders

What am I to do

Reiteration of experiencing a numbing comfort from pain, likened to novocaine.

It's all the same

A sort of novocaine

Interrupted expression, possibly signifying an incomplete thought or sensation.

Repeating the idea of broken voices, broken hearts, and a family falling apart, underscoring the theme of disintegration and distress in relationships.

A family fell apart

A family fell apart

Repetition of the question "What am I to do," reflecting a sense of helplessness or confusion about how to handle the situation.

What am I to do

What am I to do

Reflection on boredom and the speaker's consistent ability to find alternative ways to avoid it.

The speaker claims never to have experienced boredom but always manages to find other ways to avoid it.

But I've always found another way not to be