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Forgotten Fossilized Archaic
Autumn's Grey Solace Lyrics


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Followed by a silver haze
Try to like solitude
Realized all I had
Failed nostalgia

Forgotten
Fossilized
Archaic
Don't be afraid of me




Haltered by simplicity
Desires conjured
Desperate nostalgia

Forgotten
Fossilized
Archaic
Haunting memories

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Autumn's Grey Solace's song "Forgotten Fossilized Archaic" seem to be about the feeling of nostalgia and memories that haunt and linger. It starts with the persona in the song feeling reflective and thoughtful, as if trying to follow a mental haze while seeking some time to be alone with their thoughts. They come to the realization that what they had before is gone and cannot be recovered, resulting in a feeling of forgotten nostalgia. The repeated refrain of "Forgotten Fossilized Archaic" highlights the theme of antiquity and how the past can leave an indelible mark on the present.


The middle stanza of the song introduces a new element as the persona speaks of being halted by simplicity and triggered by their desires. It seems that the persona is becoming overwhelmed with their memories, and they feel a desperate nostalgia that is hard to shake. The imagery of "Forgotten Fossilized Archaic" is particularly poignant as the ghost of the past seems to be just out of reach, haunting the persona's mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Followed by a silver haze
A misty atmosphere is present which follows the singer wherever they go


Try to like solitude
The singer attempts to enjoy being alone


Realized all I had
The singer became aware of everything they possessed


Failed nostalgia
Yearning for the past was not successful


Forgotten
Something important has been abandoned or neglected


Fossilized
An object from the past, now frozen in time


Archaic
Something old or outdated


Don't be afraid of me
The artist urges someone not to fear them


Haltered by simplicity
The artist is constrained by having a simple life


Desires conjured
Wants and yearnings are brought forth


Desperate nostalgia
Longing for the past has become urgent or intense


Haunting memories
Memories that are difficult to forget and cause emotional pain




Writer(s): Erin Welton, Scott Ferrell

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