NO MERCY
Embracing Silence: Turin Brakes' NO MERCY Unveils a World of Stillness
Lyrics
Long grass, catch my thoughts
Reflects the idea of thoughts being entangled or caught in the expanse of the mind like tall grass.
Can keep me dreaming
Implies that these thoughts can maintain a dream-like state or perpetuate a sense of reverie.
Jet plane quiet down
References the quietness akin to a jet plane calming down or departing, possibly indicating a departure or ending.
I know you’re leaving
Expresses the awareness or certainty of someone leaving.
It’s better here
Suggests that the current situation or place is preferable to somewhere else.
Much better here
Reiterates the sentiment of the current place being significantly more preferable.
There’s no mercy
Introduces the idea of a lack of mercy or kindness in a particular context.
There’s no mercy out there…
Emphasizes the absence of mercy or kindness in an external environment.
Cast out your bait kids
Metaphorically advises taking action, possibly risking or investing effort to achieve a goal.
The worm will wiggle
Uses fishing imagery to suggest that making an effort will yield results.
The fish will bite
Continues the fishing metaphor, implying success through preparedness and action.
Down on your hook
Reinforces the idea of being ready and equipped to attract opportunities.
The world’s so still
Portrays a tranquil or motionless world, possibly contrasting with the earlier busyness or action-oriented imagery.
It’s better here
Reasserts the preference for the current state or place over an alternative.
Much better here
Reiterates the strong preference for the current situation.
There’s no mercy
Restates the absence of mercy or kindness in a broader context.
There’s no mercy out there…
Reaffirms the lack of mercy or kindness in an external realm.
The sun melts the snow
Describes the melting of snow by the sun and the subsequent growth of shadows, possibly indicating a change or transition.
The shadows grow
Highlights the increase or lengthening of shadows as a result of the changing environment.
And all I know
Expresses a limited understanding or certainty in the midst of change.
is we…
Indicates a collective existence or experience, possibly referring to shared memories or presence.
WE WERE HERE
Asserts a past presence or existence in a particular place or situation.
There’s no mercy
Reiterates the absence of mercy or kindness in a cyclical or repetitive manner.
There’s no mercy
Emphasizes the continued lack of mercy or kindness.
There’s no mercy out there…
Reaffirms the absence of mercy or kindness in an ongoing manner.
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