Holotrope

Holotrope: Exploring Dreams, Longing, and Identity
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Lyrics

Memory memory why are you calling

Questioning the reason behind the persistence of memories

Break me from reverie an echo of longing

Desire to be freed from a state of deep thought or daydream, feeling a sense of yearning

I made you a home out where all the oceans meet

Creating a metaphorical place where different elements (oceans) converge

And the pull of the water was meant to lull you to sleep

Intending for the calming effect of water to induce sleep

Gentle gentle masquerade lullaby

A soft, deceptive performance or facade, akin to a soothing song

Lacrimal, how'd you know I sent you there to die

Questioning why emotions (represented by 'lacrimal' or tears) were sent to a particular place, hinting at a self-destructive tendency

How can you call me from this dreaming place I designed

Asking why memories or emotions are interrupting a self-constructed dreamlike state

Affably, can't you see it's not for me to decide my name

Politely expressing a lack of control over personal identity

Why are you afraid?

Questioning the reason for fear or apprehension


You have nothing to fear

Assuring the absence of threats, suggesting safety

All your words are safe here

Reassuring the security of one's expressions or thoughts in this place

Past the oceans we know

Moving beyond familiar boundaries or experiences

Carry out a gentle

Performing a soothing action in a tender manner

Rocking motion try to

Attempting to gently calm or pacify someone

Lull you back to sleep but

Trying to induce sleep, though the experience has changed due to newfound awareness

Now you've seen the light beam

Experiencing illumination or realization

Down around these old worlds

Feeling embraced by a new understanding or perspective

Welcomes you with open arms

Feeling welcomed and accepted

You know you're safe here

Understanding a sense of safety in this place

Sleep won't keep your eyes closed

Suggesting that being asleep won't prevent awareness or perception

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