The Colony Room
The Sea and Cake Lyrics
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Wake up now, it's all to clear.
Wasting, time a bets on fear.
Welcome to the top, well i thought so.
Bring it to an end, without hassle.
No disaster, i guarantee.
Suddenly the longest year.
Speak up now, i brought you here.
Chased around, crossed up wires.
Unaware i'm just so tired.
Welcome to the top, well i thought so.
Bring it to an end w3ith out hassle.
I would have done the same at least i thought so.
Interpretation:
The first verse of the song seems to depict a person who is lost in a dream and is suddenly coming back to reality. They feel that the reality is too clear and it’s causing them to waste time and not take any risks due to fear. It sounds like the person is struggling with being present in the moment and making decisions.
The chorus and the second verse seem to be hinting at a situation where the person may be in a position of power, possibly at the top of some hierarchy. The repeat of ‘welcome to the top’ in these two sections reinforces this impression. However, the person also seems to want to bring this situation to an end without causing any issues or conflict. Perhaps they feel that they didn’t earn this position or that it’s not what they really want.
In the second verse, the person speaks about being tired and feeling like they are being chased around while they’re trying to navigate the difficult situation they find themselves in. The last line of the song hints at regret or second-guessing, with the person questioning whether they made the right choice or if they would have done the same thing.
Overall, the lyrics of the song seem to be about a person who is struggling with being present and taking risks, while also feeling like they’re in a position they don’t deserve or don’t want to be in. While the meaning is somewhat ambiguous, the lyrics evoke a strong feeling of uncertainty and hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly, oh that dream, parallels anywhere.
The dream that the writer had suddenly made sense in different situations and places.
Wake up now, it's all to clear.
The writer wants the listener to snap out of their confusion because things are apparent.
Wasting, time a bets on fear.
The writer is warning about losing time by being afraid of taking risks.
Welcome to the top, well i thought so.
The writer welcomes someone to a position of power and admits to believing they deserved it.
Bring it to an end, without hassle.
The writer wants to end something peacefully, without problems.
No disaster, i guarantee.
The writer assures that nothing terrible will happen.
Suddenly the longest year.
The writer experienced a year that felt like it went on forever.
Speak up now, i brought you here.
The writer requested the listener to express themselves since they're the one who invited them.
Chased around, crossed up wires.
The writer is describing a situation of confusion and misunderstandings.
Unaware i'm just so tired.
The writer is expressing exhaustion despite not realizing it earlier.
I would have done the same at least i thought so.
The writer admits to thinking that they would have acted similarly to someone else in a given situation.
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.