Lethargy
Lifelover Lyrics
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Silent wonders
Watching the ashes
Making pictures from stale emotions
Uncontrolled dreams of exploding skies
Bathing in waters of calm indifference
Spreading the ashes over the surface
Eyelids closed in longing
No longer screaming
Hours and hours
Concealed in silence
The song "Lethargy" by Lifelover, speaks of the heavy burden of silence and the numbness it brings about in one's life. The opening lines, "Hours and hours of silence," suggests a long period of desolation and loneliness, where the person in question has been left on their own, secluded from the world. The "silent wonders" signify the magnitude of the emptiness one feels during this time. The next line, "Watching the ashes," gives a metaphorical representation of the 'ashes' or remains of something that was once alive but has now run dry, which could be a relationship, a dream or a goal that has been left unfulfilled.
The next stanza speaks of the person being enveloped by these feelings of listlessness over a long period of time. They try to 'make pictures out of stale emotions,' which means they are trying to put their emotions into an artistic form, but they are no longer fresh, and so the resulting art may not be inspiring or meaningful. The line "uncontrolled dreams of exploding skies" signifies one's desires and aspirations that are no longer under control due to a lack of drive and motivation. The person is just a passive observer, "bathing in waters of calm indifference."
The final stanza speaks of resignation to the state of being, where the person is no longer screaming out in despair, but is still caught up in the web of inertia. Even though they are 'concealed in silence', the person's eyes remain closed, conveying their longing for the release from their burden.
Line by Line Meaning
Hours and hours of silence
Dull and uneventful periods of quietness prolonged over a considerable amount of time
Silent wonders
Marvels or amazing things happening without any sound or noise
Watching the ashes
Observing the remains of something destroyed or burned out
Making pictures from stale emotions
Creating visuals out of feelings that have lost their freshness and seem old or unoriginal
Uncontrolled dreams of exploding skies
Unrestrained and uncontrollable visions of skies exploding or bursting open
Bathing in waters of calm indifference
Immersing oneself in placid and detached sentiments
Spreading the ashes over the surface
Scattering the remains over a large area
Eyelids closed in longing
Closing one's eyes while yearning for something
No longer screaming
Not shouting or yelling anymore
Concealed in silence
Hidden in quietness or secrecy
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anon
on Horans Hora
The song is reused from one that was previously released by B’s side project with Stigmata (Dekadens’ drummer) Woundism. The song, named Disease had english lyrics with a different subject matter.
Circa in early 2011 it was discussed on Last.fm shoutbox that this was, in essence, a “disstrack” aimed at Apati who were accused of emulating Lifelover’s style with their second album “Morgondagen…”. This remains unconfirmed 100% but considering the timing and location of the bands, animosity is possible.
The lyrics to Lifelover's song Horans Hora express a sense of anger and frustration towards someone who appears spineless and lacking in creativity. The first line, "Du lever utan ryggrad" translates to "You live without a backbone," and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The following lines note that this person reads without truly absorbing or understanding, and steals music instead of creating their own. The insult "scenhora utan egna ord" translates to "stage whore without your own words," further emphasizing the idea that this person is only able to perform creatively with the aid of others.
The next verse takes a darker turn as the speaker declares that this person infuriates them to the point of causing nosebleeds, and wherever they go, lifeless bodies fall. The line "Döden dansar bakom mig när jag går omkring" meaning "Death dances behind me as I walk around" adds a sense of foreboding and danger to the song. However, the speaker admits to pretending not to notice, and tries to break the habit of caring about this person's lack of individuality. Unfortunately, in the end, they hear something on the subway that causes the earth to shake and awakens a desire for revenge.
Overall, the lyrics to Horans Hora are a commentary on the state of creativity, individuality, and authenticity in society. The frustration and anger expressed highlight the hollowness of those who only imitate and fail to create anything truly original. The ultimate desire for revenge suggests a longing for justice and a need to see those who lack creativity face consequences for their actions.