Lyrics
Once the world was faceless
Once the world was devoid of distinct identity or character.
And dusty pop coloured like an old cartoon
The world was dull and monotonous, resembling the color palette of an aged cartoon.
I ran to you, I ran to you
The speaker hurried towards someone, expressing a sense of urgency.
Missed a step on the stair
Missed a step on the stairs, indicating a misstep or mistake in the journey.
Didn't know it was there
Unaware of the obstacle, implying a lack of foresight.
Appeared to me, appeared to me
Something became apparent or visible to the speaker.
No face to ask in tongues
There was no identifiable presence to seek guidance from, possibly in a spiritual context.
Are you lost O Love Divine
A question to a divine entity about being lost in love.
O no not me, no not me
Denial of being lost, but an admission of not fully understanding the situation.
I just didn't know you
Recognition of not knowing the person fully.
Know you as mine
The realization that the person is not known as a possession or belonging.
When I five dumbstruck realised
At the age of five, a sudden understanding of societal norms and dualities.
Something of that normative duality that I should live
A recognition of the normative duality that one must conform to.
The Orthrus humming over the sink
Mention of Orthrus, a mythical two-headed dog, and the speaker and another person represented as lion and sphinx.
And us, lion and sphynx
Symbolic representation of the speaker and someone else with mythical creatures.
Happy life you live
Wishing someone a happy life, possibly sarcastic.
You conservative
Describing the person as conservative, possibly criticizing their traditional views.
Pound for Paula
Referring to a character named Paula and using "Pound" as a currency metaphor.
By court order
Mention of a court order, implying a legal or formal aspect to the relationship.
Busy making numbers smaller
Engaged in reducing numerical values, possibly metaphorical for diminishing importance.
The most I feel for you is a dry sticky throat
Expressing a limited emotional connection with a sensation in the throat.
Swollen swallow a lot
Physical discomfort with a swollen throat and difficulty swallowing.
Green tint to my eye
Physical symptoms, such as a green tint in the eye, indicating distress.
A bruising sky
Describing the sky as bruising, suggesting a negative and ominous atmosphere.
My gratitude goes in two by two
Expressing gratitude in pairs, possibly contrasted with the appearance of a dove.
Another dove swooped
Symbolic mention of a dove, a traditional symbol of peace and love.
When she thin and blue
Describing someone as thin and blue, possibly in a melancholic state.
Was quiet all the way to school
Quietness during the journey to school, possibly indicating a somber mood.
My blood turns cool
Emotional change with blood turning cool, implying a detachment.
Shivers and throbs
Experiencing shivers and throbs, possibly due to fear or anxiety.
I am scared of God
Admission of fear towards God.
Save me from His image
Pleading for salvation from the image or perception of God.
Happy life you live
Repetition of lines 18-23, emphasizing the critical tone and situation.
You conservative
Pound for Paula
-By court order
-Busy making numbers smaller
Repetition of line 22, reinforcing the concept of diminishing significance.
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