I think it's about how the banality of existence drives us mad, because we're supposed to be curious and explorative of things, yet we can't hold onto the significance of those, ie. we "forget them all by day". It's about facing the chaotic, psychological hell of the meaninglessness of life, to put it simply. It's actually portrayed very disturbingly in this song because Carla (the violinist who sings this song) starts out indeed in almost a child-like hush, a curious, semi-innocent tone, but by the time of "I buried the laughter and cried" she's gone completely insane with despair. That moment usually makes me shed a tear, it's so powerful.
I think it's about how the banality of existence drives us mad, because we're supposed to be curious and explorative of things, yet we can't hold onto the significance of those, ie. we "forget them all by day". It's about facing the chaotic, psychological hell of the meaninglessness of life, to put it simply. It's actually portrayed very disturbingly in this song because Carla (the violinist who sings this song) starts out indeed in almost a child-like hush, a curious, semi-innocent tone, but by the time of "I buried the laughter and cried" she's gone completely insane with despair. That moment usually makes me shed a tear, it's so powerful.