Liferaft
Bedhead Lyrics
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I hang my hands over the sides, pray to god knows what.
Drifting somewhere in the black air,
Feeling only the blanket and the weight of the mattress.
The mistress of the sheets.
Too many successive nights of being miserable
Give one the sense to sense the invisible.
I know you're in this room but the air is too thick.
The bed at night is a life boat,
A throne off which you can't be thrown.
I hang my hands and feet over the sides
And go into the space of what can never be known.
In "Liferaft," Bedhead creates a metaphorical comparison between a bed at night and a life raft in the middle of the ocean. The singer of the song finds comfort and peace in their bed, as if it is a safe haven in the midst of a dark and stormy sea. They extend their hands over the sides of the bed, as if they are in a life raft, and pray to an unknown entity for protection.
As the song continues, the singer expresses a sense of disorientation and detachment from reality. They are drifting in the "black air," feeling only the weight of the mattress and the blanket. They sense the presence of others in the room, but the atmosphere is too oppressive to fully connect with them. This sense of isolation could be interpreted as a symptom of depression or anxiety, which the singer is attempting to overcome by seeking refuge in their bed.
Ultimately, the bed becomes more than just a place of rest, but a throne from which the singer can access a different realm of understanding. By extending their hands and feet over the sides of the bed, they "go into the space of what can never be known." This suggests that the bed acts as a gateway to a mysterious and transcendent realm, where the singer can find solace and escape from the struggles of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
The bed at night is a life raft in the ocean of the dark.
The bed becomes a refuge in the darkness of the night where one feels safe and protected.
I hang my hands over the sides, pray to god knows what.
It is a vulnerable moment where one seeks comfort and a higher power in the midst of the darkness.
Drifting somewhere in the black air,
A feeling of being lost and directionless in the dark of the night.
Feeling only the blanket and the weight of the mattress.
The physical sensations of warmth and comfort provided by the bed are the only things felt in the darkness.
The mistress of the sheets.
The bed and its sheets are personified as a feminine figure who provides solace and comfort to the individual.
Too many successive nights of being miserable
Long periods of unhappiness can lead to a heightened sense of awareness and sensitivity towards intangible things.
Give one the sense to sense the invisible.
Prolonged misery allows one to feel and acknowledge things that are not visible, such as emotions or spiritual beliefs.
I know you're in this room but the air is too thick.
Despite being in the same room with someone, a thick atmosphere of discomfort and tension makes it impossible to feel close or connected.
The bed at night is a life boat,
The bed now represents a mode of transportation to a mental and emotional state of safety and security.
A throne off which you can't be thrown.
The bed provides a place of invincibility, like a throne that guards against all outside forces.
I hang my hands and feet over the sides
The individual is fully immersed and comfortable in the space of the bed, with limbs sprawling outwards as a sign of relaxation.
And go into the space of what can never be known.
The mind wanders into the unknown, exploring thoughts and emotions that cannot be fully understood or explained.
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