Second Hand Smoke
Unraveling Time's Mist: Second Hand Smoke Chronicles
Lyrics
White lines
Reference to cocaine or drugs, often associated with white lines for snorting.
White sky
Metaphor for a hazy or unclear environment.
Light through a sliding glass door, I
Imagery of light entering a room through a door, possibly signaling awakening or realization.
Woke up; washed off the second hand smoke
Waking up and trying to rid oneself of the lingering effects or influence of someone else's actions or decisions.
The second hand smoke
Repeated emphasis on the impact of the "second hand smoke," metaphorical of the indirect effects of someone else's behavior.
Time did what time does;
Time passing and its typical impact on life's experiences and memories.
Burned all the days and years and I
Reflecting on the passage of time and its effects on the past.
Woke up; washed off the second hand smoke
Repeating the desire to cleanse oneself from the indirect influence of others.
The second hand smoke
Continued emphasis on the lingering impact of indirect influence.
And where did we go so wrong?
Questioning a past mistake or a turning point that led to negative consequences.
I was hiding from the rain and the rolling thunder
Seeking refuge or avoidance from difficult situations or emotions.
And where do we go from here?
Wondering about the future after facing a challenging situation.
I'll be hoping that somebody will break my cover
Desiring someone else to intervene or assist in facing difficulties.
Changed plans, washed hands
Changing plans or actions to try and rectify a situation.
How do I turn back time
Expressing a desire to reverse or undo past events.
Lay down, breathe in the second hand smoke
Lying down and succumbing to the influence of indirect effects, potentially from others' actions or decisions.
The second hand smoke
Continued emphasis on the impact of indirect influence.
These lines which bind;
Feeling bound or trapped by past actions or influences.
Youll never wash me of it now
A realization that some influences cannot be erased or removed.
Float on somewhere in second hand smoke
Drifting or existing within the lingering effects of indirect influence.
In second hand smoke, I know
Recognizing and acknowledging the continued presence and impact of indirect influence.
Where did we go so wrong?
Repetition of questioning a past mistake or turning point.
I was hiding from the rain and the rolling thunder
Seeking avoidance or refuge from challenging circumstances.
Where do we go from here?
Wondering about the future after facing difficulties.
I was hoping that somebody would break my cover
Desiring someone else to intervene or assist in facing challenges.
Where did we go so wrong?
Reiteration of questioning a past mistake or turning point.
I was hiding from the rain and the rolling thunder
Seeking avoidance or refuge from challenging circumstances.
Where do we go from here?
Wondering about the future after facing difficulties.
I was hoping that somebody would break my cover
Desiring someone else to intervene or assist in facing challenges.
Where did you go so wrong?
Addressing someone else's mistake or fault and fearing its potential consequences.
I was scared that someday maybe you'd pull us under
Expressing concern or fear about someone causing harm or negative consequences.
Where do we go from here?
Wondering about the future in the presence of indirect influence.
In second hand smoke, in second hand smoke
Highlighting the continued existence and impact of indirect influence.
Secondhand smoke, secondhand smoke
Reiteration of the persistence and presence of indirect influence.
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