Slow by Still
Damiera Lyrics
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and my predictions are suffering, at best
operation "connect-your-feet-to-the-floor"
is stealing heartbeats away and closing doors
must we defend the need to pretend?
correction!
nothing is set for us, and i'm
convinced departure engages us to try
and find direction without a crutch to perform
a sad perception that goes on unexplored
a stale emotion, a partner on a string
prepared attraction, and severed with a ring
now: i'm reluctance, and you're integrity
a dialogue reads "it's all we know"
grand insight cannot feel this dead
it's how we dive and descend
this is a pact we've made to discover
eachother we're building alone
it's fair to think that time's the instrument
apply the talent - expanding infinite
The lyrics to Damiera's song Slow by Still are quite deep and thought-provoking. The first line suggests that we often find ourselves attracted to things or people that bring us sadness or pain. The following line, "my predictions are suffering, at best," further implies that the singer is aware of this pattern and predicts that it will lead to more pain. The third line of the stanza, "operation 'connect-your-feet-to-the-floor'," is an interesting choice of words, as it suggests that the singer is attempting to ground themselves and avoid getting swept away by their emotions. However, it seems that this attempt is ultimately unsuccessful, as "stealing heartbeats away and closing doors" indicates a loss of connection and opportunities.
The second stanza seems to be questioning the act of pretending and whether it is necessary. The correction in the line "must we defend the need to pretend? Correction!" suggests that the singer believes that pretending is not necessary or worthwhile. The following line, "nothing is set for us, and i'm convinced departure engages us to try," indicates that the singer believes that leaving or ending a situation is necessary for growth and change. The line "find direction without a crutch to perform" further emphasizes the idea that we should not rely on outside factors to guide us. The next two lines, "a sad perception that goes on unexplored, a stale emotion, a partner on a string," suggest that the singer has been stuck in a unfulfilling situation or relationship without exploring other options.
The final stanza seems to be a dialogue between two people. The lines "now: i'm reluctance, and you're integrity, a dialogue reads 'it's all we know'" imply that the two parties have different perspectives or attitudes towards the situation. "Grand insight cannot feel this dead" suggests that the singer is aware that there is no easy answer or solution to their problems. The final two lines, "this is a pact we've made to discover each other we're building alone, it's fair to think that time's the instrument- apply the talent - expanding infinite," seem to suggest that although the two parties are building a relationship alone, they are doing it together and time is the key to growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
It's sad attraction that causes us torment
Our attraction to each other is causing us pain and sadness.
and my predictions are suffering, at best
I have a feeling that this situation will not end well.
operation "connect-your-feet-to-the-floor"
We are trying to ground ourselves in reality and stay rooted in our current situation.
is stealing heartbeats away and closing doors
Our attempts to stay grounded are causing us stress and making it harder to progress in our relationship.
must we defend the need to pretend?
Do we have to continue pretending that everything is okay?
correction!
Actually...
nothing is set for us, and i'm
We don't have a predetermined path and I'm
convinced departure engages us to try
I believe that the possibility of leaving each other will motivate us to work harder on our relationship.
and find direction without a crutch to perform
We need to find a way to navigate our relationship without relying on something external for support.
a sad perception that goes on unexplored
We are overlooking our negative feelings because it's easier to ignore them than confront them.
a stale emotion, a partner on a string
Our relationship has become stagnant and it feels like we are just going through the motions.
prepared attraction, and severed with a ring
We were attracted to each other, but that attraction was destroyed by our commitment to each other.
now: i'm reluctance, and you're integrity
I'm hesitant about our relationship, and you are committed to doing the right thing.
a dialogue reads "it's all we know"
We keep telling ourselves that our relationship is all we have.
grand insight cannot feel this dead
Our relationship lacks a sense of passion and purpose.
it's how we dive and descend
Our relationship has its ups and downs.
this is a pact we've made to discover
We have agreed to embark on a journey of self-discovery together.
eachother we're building alone
Although we are in a relationship, we are each trying to figure out our own paths in life.
it's fair to think that time's the instrument
Time will play a key role in shaping our relationship.
apply the talent - expanding infinite
We have the ability to make our relationship grow and last forever, but we need to put in the effort to make it happen.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.