Architecture in Helsinki

Underwater

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Look both ways when you leave the building
the wrath of millions of thieves lies disguised
while the children of makeshift hills
let the code of silence repeat 16 times
when we get delayed can we cast a line towards anyone dismayed
can we go it alone say say say
caught me listening to water dripping
from those old lips to a town where its dry
when you leave don't say
that anyone here will be thinking in modern ways
can we go it alone say say say
Look both ways when you leave the building
the wrath of millions of thieves lies disguised

Here underwater we're down. Here underwater way down.

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amandainhelsinki On Sep 13, 2007

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amandainhelsinki

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2007-09-13 14:52:33

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by RackinFooty

17y ago

Anyone have any idea what this means? Great effects in this song, but the meaning is unclear

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by 9intervals

14y ago

I think it means..

Be careful as you step out of your comfort zone coz there are liars and fake people out there who can hurt you repeatedly And you find yourself travelling if possible on your own Will you stop and look for people who could be like you? Listening to "water dripping" means you are bored being around people who are dull, close- minded and old fashioned So be careful when you are around these people coz they can only steal the life out of you

I think the title: underwater means you are holding your breath waiting for something good when you swim back to the surface.

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