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Shutters To a Stop
The Rise of Science Lyrics


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Courting, while waiting
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

Overall Meaning

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




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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!!

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