There's Been an Accident
Journey through Shadows: Unveiling the Depths of 'There's Been an Accident'
Lyrics
Daylight is creeping, I feel it burn my face
Daylight symbolizes awareness or truth, and the singer feels its impact on their face, suggesting a harsh reality.
I don't sleep here no more, so, my shadow walks in place of me
The singer no longer sleeps in a familiar place, and their shadow (representing a darker side or hidden self) takes over.
Like candy, your eyes, seetly, roll out of control
The sweetness in someone's eyes is described like candy, but there's a lack of control, hinting at emotional turmoil.
Like the singer, alive, but just barely holding on
A comparison is drawn between the singer's state of being alive and barely holding on, perhaps struggling with existence.
far away, where you run, when it all becam undone
A distant place is mentioned, where one runs when things fall apart, indicating an escape from reality.
You'll be dust, realize, you were taken for a ride
The realization of being deceived or manipulated comes when one is far away from the situation.
But still you call that number, til you're crawling under
The persistence of calling a number suggests a desperate search for answers or connection despite difficulties.
Them stones, assorted jones, and all alone
"Stones," "assorted jones," and being "all alone" convey a sense of isolation and perhaps facing challenges alone.
I'm alive, it kinda took me by surprise
The singer expresses surprise at being alive, possibly implying a struggle or unexpected resilience.
But everytime I look away, there's no light
Despite being alive, there is a sense of darkness or absence of light when the singer looks away.
There's no sentry at the gate
No sentry at the gate indicates a lack of protection or defense, leaving the singer vulnerable.
far away, where you run, when it all becam undone
A repetition of the idea of running away when things unravel, suggesting a recurring theme of escape.
You'll be dust, realize, you were taken for a ride
The realization of being deceived resurfaces, emphasizing the impact of the revelation.
But still you call that number
The continued calling of a number implies persistent pursuit, possibly seeking resolution or understanding.
'til you're crawling under
Repetition emphasizes the act of crawling under, possibly symbolizing submission or surrender to a difficult situation.
'til you're crawling under
-'til you're crawling under
-'til you're crawling under
-Them stones, assorted jones, and picked over bones
"Stones," "assorted jones," and "picked over bones" reinforce feelings of loneliness, hardship, and abandonment.
daylight is creeping, I feel it burn my face
Repetition of the first line underlines the persistence of daylight and its impact on the singer.
I don't sleep here no more, so, my shadow walks in place of m
Reiteration of not sleeping in a familiar place, with the shadow taking over, emphasizing a continued sense of displacement.
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