Lyric discussion by Cyberghost 

Cover art for Living in Colour lyrics by Frightened Rabbit

Okay here is my view of this,

I am floating, I, I am floating, With my eyes closed, with no sails I am soaking, I am weathered by the Winter of Mixed drinks

Am I dancing? Or am I simply just spinning in my own grave You were asking, you were asking and within two steps, I'm saved

He's passed out on the street after a night of heavy drinking (or drugs) and he feels like he's just floating on endless while his mind spins out of control making him feel like he's spinning into his grave. (i.e. piss drunk)

Weak strong bands, weak I was paler than a pine box that holds bones She poked the iris, then pierced a hole and watched the colour rush forth

Modern madonna, oh held my hand in warm hands, with pink nails mock the man, whisper and the sickness will go away

In these next two verses a woman finds him laying on the road, at first she thinks he's dead and pokes him. Finding that he is alive she helps him up and comforts him like a modern day Modonna (not the singer!!!) At this stage he's still hazy and laying on the ground, and this womans pink nails are all he can make out.

Though i dreamt with a rapid eye By day i hope to rapidly die And have my organs laid on ice Gave to somebody thatll treat them right And as the night started swallowing You put the blood to my blue lips Forced the life through still veins Filled my heart with red again

He is filled with regret for what he did to himself while this woman heals him back to life.