This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I used to listen to my life,
I was so put together,
I chose what I wanted to be in that age of chasing sand,
the age of believing in everything,
but I couldn't save you,
I couldn't save what was taken away,
and i'm still singing, and you still can't stay.
You "loved life," and those words have lasted,
I just wish I would have had ears for more than what you said
because i still feel the lack long after.
Such a light body, such a quiet gait leaving behind the weight of the world,
I'll always think it was too early to lose your shine,
I guess the means that ends us means nothing,
I just hope it's the peace we all need,
Because I could love and drown in your God damned smile lines,
but I think i burnt up watching you rallying to stay alive,
and I guess that's fine.
It seems we all get sick,
we all die in some no name hospital with the same colored walls,
and I guess that's fine,
but I want to swallow, I want to stomach, I want to live.
It's been a rough while and some days are worse than others,
there's no proper way to feel, no mirth, no levity, no amazing grace,
just a flame on a lake floating away,
I can't let you lay,
I want you to know, I'm learning patience against my will,
I want you to know, I'll get by, always barely scraping
with just a hunger, with just a heart apart,
it's a hell of a thing.
I was so put together,
I chose what I wanted to be in that age of chasing sand,
the age of believing in everything,
but I couldn't save you,
I couldn't save what was taken away,
and i'm still singing, and you still can't stay.
You "loved life," and those words have lasted,
I just wish I would have had ears for more than what you said
because i still feel the lack long after.
Such a light body, such a quiet gait leaving behind the weight of the world,
I'll always think it was too early to lose your shine,
I guess the means that ends us means nothing,
I just hope it's the peace we all need,
Because I could love and drown in your God damned smile lines,
but I think i burnt up watching you rallying to stay alive,
and I guess that's fine.
It seems we all get sick,
we all die in some no name hospital with the same colored walls,
and I guess that's fine,
but I want to swallow, I want to stomach, I want to live.
It's been a rough while and some days are worse than others,
there's no proper way to feel, no mirth, no levity, no amazing grace,
just a flame on a lake floating away,
I can't let you lay,
I want you to know, I'm learning patience against my will,
I want you to know, I'll get by, always barely scraping
with just a hunger, with just a heart apart,
it's a hell of a thing.
Lyrics submitted by circatbs
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To truly hear this song you must understand the pain of losing a loved one.
This song is beautiful.
best track.
"we all die in some no named hospital with the same colored walls"
this is an amazing song.
perfection.
Literally brings tears to my eyes.
best track.
"we all die in some no named hospital with the same colored walls"
I actually haven't lost someone close or a loved one and this album brings me to tears. That's how great and heartfelt this whole album is.
"But I think I burnt up watching you rallying to stay alive, and I guess that's fine. It seems we all get sick, we all die in some no name hospital with the same colored walls, and I guess that's fine."
These are the most powerful lyrics that I have ever heard, and the way Kyle sings them just makes them that much better. The pain is real, just like when dealing with loss. My grandmother who is my best friend is dying from cancer and this album has helped me cope so much, if this song doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then you better have another listen.
My grandfather is in hospice right now and I'm just listening to this over and over and crying my eyes out.
by far some of the best lyrics ive heard from a band in a long time. Heart Felt. True. To the point while being able to make it a song..
my fucking god.
it has to be in my top 5 of songs.
the music is on par with sigur ros and EITS. with much respect.
the lyrics "Because I could love and drown... in your God damned smile lines" "but you still can't stay" (telling an ex you know whats good for you to survive mentally"
i know this song is about his father, but it could apply to any relationship. READ these lyrics. god damn.
Still love that lineeeeeeee all the time "Because I could love and drown... in your God damned smile lines".. man.