Shutters To a Stop
The Rise of Science Lyrics
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Drifting along through this dance
Accompany you in this revelry
Like it used to be
A humorist
A forfeit under you like the closest friends
Unfortunately won't remember them
Milking this temperament for all its worth
While walking home
You turned me off and you shut me down.
We can depend on each other
You shut me down,
Packs, pins, and arms, I was walking alone
Eluding the end,
Preferring the verdict too bleak
Discourage my intentions
With the blur brisk of your feet
Paralyze and deafen my ears
Shining and spinning, I've met my match.
Boast for each choice and I've followed that
Paused, undisturbed.
While walking home,
You turned me off and you shut me down.
We can depend on each other
You shut me down,
Packs, pins, and arms, I was walking alone
Win her back with an accident
Tender yearning will turn her face
And remain beautiful.
While walking home,
You turned me off and you shut me down
We can depend on each other
You shut me down,
Packs, pins, and arms, I was walking alone
The lyrics to The Rise of Science's song Shutters To a Stop are open to interpretation, as is typical of many artistic works. However, one possible interpretation is that the song describes the dynamic between two people who are in a sort of dance together - they are courting and drifting along, but there is some tension or conflict between them. The singer seems to feel shut down or rejected by the other person, and is left feeling alone and disconnected.
The lyrics use metaphors to describe this dynamic, such as "milking this temperament for all its worth" and "eluding the end, preferring the verdict too bleak." These lines suggest that the singer is struggling to understand or make sense of the other person's behavior, and may be feeling discouraged or defeated as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
Courting, while waiting
Trying to woo someone while waiting for the right moment
Drifting along through this dance
Going through the motions without any clear direction
Accompany you in this revelry
Going along with someone's partying and celebration
Like it used to be
Hoping to relive past experiences
A humorist
Someone who uses humor to deal with life's problems
A forfeit under you like the closest friends
Giving in to someone like they're a close friend
Unfortunately won't remember them
Realizing that your actions won't matter in the end
Milking this temperament for all its worth
Taking advantage of your emotions for personal gain
While walking home
Reflecting on the recent events
You turned me off and you shut me down.
Feeling neglected and rejected
We can depend on each other
Finding comfort in a familiar relationship
Packs, pins, and arms, I was walking alone
Feeling empty and alone despite being surrounded by others
Eluding the end,
Avoiding facing the inevitable conclusion
Preferring the verdict too bleak
Choosing to believe the worst-case scenario
Discourage my intentions
Feeling discouraged and uncertain about your own goals
With the blur brisk of your feet
Feeling like everything is moving too fast
Paralyze and deafen my ears
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to process information
Shining and spinning, I've met my match.
Feeling like you've found someone who is on your level
Boast for each choice and I've followed that
Following someone else's lead without any independent thought
Paused, undisturbed.
Finding a moment of peace and quiet
Win her back with an accident
Hoping to reignite a relationship through unexpected circumstances
Tender yearning will turn her face
Believing that a soft, gentle approach will be effective
And remain beautiful.
Hoping that the beauty of the moment will last
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zach Watola
Been listening for years, still waiting for them to get the attention they deserve.
peniletouch
Same, apparently new music is on the way. Check their FB!
ArcadeRat90
This song is sooo amazing. It has one of those melodies that takes me into my own little world :)
Harley B
GOD I JUST WANT THEM TO BE SIGNED ALREADY ITS BEEN TO DAMN LONG!!!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing music i cant wait till i get to see them live someday
:D리온
Sadly these guys are gone :( but these songs are still amazing
Syco Fya
The moment you find a good band and then you find out they split up
:D리온
Oh man I was searching through my old iTunes collection and found this album glad I still kept my old computer
Robert Maya
love this song !!
Aes237
The album cover makes this song 10 times better.
parkermackick
this is damn good stuff man!!