Blank Earth
Chevelle Lyrics
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I wish you would lift this, I drink liquids
Spreading true, I hope
A blank earth covered in nothing, living
Swear that it's something, 'cause it's here
And we feel towards a place
And many pay by ignoring
And we feel-towards a place
And many pay by ignoring
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And mostly it's hard when this happens
Don't keep inside life, 'cause that's not fair
And solder won't keep me together
If heat is there, the heat is there
I can feel you breathing
And patience is slow going
I'd like to obtain this
Now
And we feel towards a place
And many pay by ignoring
And we feel-towards a place
And many pay by (ignoring)
And many pay by (ignoring)
And many pay by (ignoring)
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
Oh
While I'm here
Cause I'm here
Cause I'm
Cause this is it made me think
Cause this is it made me think
Made me see caught this now
Caught me
Caught me
Caught me
Caught me
The lyrics to Chevelle's "Blank Earth" seem to express a sense of longing and frustration with the current state of the world. The singer is expressing his wish for a cure to his scratchy throat as a metaphor for a need for healing and improvement on a larger scale. The repeated question of "where is the mother figure" may refer to a need for guidance and nurturing, whether from a parent or some kind of larger authority figure.
The line "many pay by ignoring" suggests that there are issues and problems in the world that are being overlooked or ignored, pointing to a sense of apathy or neglect. Despite this, the singer still believes in the potential for something meaningful to emerge from a "blank earth covered in nothing," indicating a faith in the power of transformation and growth.
The song seems to be calling on listeners to take action and not simply ignore the issues facing the world, with the repeated refrain of "and you don't care" expressing a frustration and disappointment with those who remain passive or indifferent. The final lines of "caught me" may reflect a sense of awakening or realization, as though the singer has been stirred from a sense of complacency and is now ready to actively engage with the challenges around him.
Line by Line Meaning
A scratchy throat
I am physically uncomfortable with a scratchy throat
I wish you would lift this, I drink liquids
I hope someone can help me alleviate the pain with a drink
Spreading true, I hope
I hope to spread truthful ideas and concepts
A blank earth covered in nothing, living
A world devoid of anything or anyone, looking but not able to see
Swear that it's something, 'cause it's here
I believe that something must exist because it is observable
And we feel towards a place
We have an emotional connection to a destination
And many pay by ignoring
People often suffer consequences from choosing to ignore their intuition or values
And you don't care
You lack interest or concern about a particular topic or situation
Where is the mother figure
Where is the source of guidance or support?
While I'm here
In the present moment
And mostly it's hard when this happens
Things become more difficult during certain circumstances
Don't keep inside life, 'cause that's not fair
Don't keep internal struggle bottled up as it is unjust
And solder won't keep me together
Surface-level solutions won't fix deeper problems
If heat is there, the heat is there
Things are the way they are, there's no denying it
I can feel you breathing
I am aware of my surroundings and the life around me
And patience is slow going
It takes time to develop patience
I'd like to obtain this
I desire to acquire this quality or attribute
Now
In this moment, immediately
Cause this is it made me think
This situation caused me to think deeply or differently
Made me see caught this now
I have now become aware of this situation or feeling
Caught me
I have been caught or impacted by something
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
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