Lyrics
On and off, the cylinders burn
The cycles of ups and downs persist, symbolized by "cylinders burn."
With the fading heart of youth
The fading enthusiasm and passion of youth are acknowledged.
And the sun slips below the treelike
The sun setting behind a treelike structure signifies the passage of time and change.
Just out of view
The obscured view suggests a sense of mystery or uncertainty about the future.
Back and forth across the sky
The constant motion of life is compared to stars hanging from a wire.
The stars are hanging from a wire
A sense of danger is implied with the mention of machine guns firing in the corners of vision.
(Machine guns still firing in the corners of our eye)
The chaos and challenges persist despite the beauty in the sky.
But in the light of the day we'll disappear
In the brightness of the day, individuals or dreams may fade away.
Just like the little sparks against the sun
Comparison of existence to "little sparks against the sun" implies fleeting significance.
No one remembers where they begin
The origin and end of these sparks, like memories, are forgotten over time.
Or where we end
Alludes to the transient nature of life and experiences.
In and out, the days escape the damages of dawn
The passing days manage to escape the damages of dawn, suggesting resilience.
Still our dreams lie in broken pieces
Despite challenges, dreams remain shattered and neglected on the metaphorical lawn.
Rustin on the lawn
The image of rust implies decay and neglect.
But in the light of the day we'll disappear
Reiteration of the idea that in the light of day, things may fade or disappear.
Just like the little sparks against the sun
Similar to line 10, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of existence and memories.
No one remembers where they begin
The uncertainty of beginnings and endings is a recurring theme.
Or where we end
Reinforces the idea of forgotten origins and destinations.
The first step's got me lying on the floor
The mention of the first step leading to lying on the floor suggests vulnerability.
By the second step, I hear a knocking at the door
A knocking at the door signifies external influences or challenges.
Three, I put my life in your hands
The commitment or trust is placed in someone else's hands.
By the fourth step how much light is left?
Contemplation of how much time or hope remains, linked to the concept of light.
Five six seven, I can see my dark and the harm
The counting suggests self-reflection on past actions and their consequences.
I've done, I've left
Acknowledgment of the harm done and the consequences left behind.
Eight, nine, ten I'll take it back again
The desire to retract or amend actions expressed through taking back.
Eleven twelve I'm putting out fires in hell
The challenging task of dealing with problems is likened to putting out fires in hell.
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