Same Color as Digital Photography
Cancer Lyrics
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I imagine
This is how it feels when you're nothing at all
And it shows
Terror take back what's mine
Go ahead love
Go ahead love
You're all I have to lose
Light
Settle where we left birds to dive
Settle where we left them
Slave
I imagine
I imagine
This is how it feels when you're nothing at all
And you know
Terror take back what's mine
Terror take what's mine
When I left you were louder than me
Dead set
All that said all I'm saying
If you blame anyone for love it's me
Stop right where you stand
Should have known when to fold them
Slave number one
Slave number one
Misery's all there's left where we left love
I know
I know
Men always yield at your will
It means nothing at all
Seen in my head or heard
Terror take what's mine
Go ahead love
Go ahead love
Only the mortal lose
And the tide settles where we left birds to dive
Settle where we left those birds to dive
When I left you were louder than me
Dead set
All that said all I'm saying
If you blame anyone for love it's me
Stop right where you stand
Should have known when to fold them
Slave number one
Slave number one
Stop
The lyrics to Cancer's song "Same Color as Digital Photography" appear to be a reflection on a relationship that has ended. The singer imagines what it feels like to be nothing, to have lost everything. They speak of terror taking back what is theirs, suggesting a sense of fear or danger. The repeated line "slave number one" further emphasizes a sense of powerlessness or being controlled by someone else. The singer seems to take responsibility for the failure of the relationship, claiming that if anyone is to blame for love, it is them.
The imagery throughout the song is quite striking. The mention of birds diving creates a sense of movement and action, while the concept of things settling suggests a stillness or calmness. The juxtaposition of these two ideas creates an interesting contrast. The idea that men always yield at the will of the person being spoken to, while seemingly dismissive of men, could also be viewed as a commentary on the power dynamics in relationships.
Overall, the lyrics to "Same Color as Digital Photography" are quite abstract and open to interpretation. They seem to convey a sense of loss, regret, and powerlessness, but the exact meaning remains somewhat murky.
Line by Line Meaning
I imagine
The singer is visualizing something
I imagine
The singer is visualizing something
This is how it feels when you're nothing at all
The singer feels worthless
And it shows
The artist's feelings are evident
Terror take back what's mine
The artist wants to overcome fear to regain control
Go ahead love
The singer is addressing someone with affection and permission to do something
Go ahead love
The singer is addressing someone with affection and permission to do something
You're all I have to lose
The artist values the addressed person above everything else
Light
The artist references illumination
Settle where we left birds to dive
The artist wants something to return to its natural state
Settle where we left them
The singer wants something to return to its previous state
Slave
The artist references the theme of domination and submission
I imagine
The singer is visualizing something
I imagine
The singer is visualizing something
This is how it feels when you're nothing at all
The singer feels worthless
And you know
The artist believes the addressed person also understands their feelings
Terror take back what's mine
The artist wants to overcome fear to regain control
Terror take what's mine
The singer wants fear to be removed from their life
When I left you were louder than me
The addressed person was more vocal than the singer after they parted ways
Dead set
The artist uses idiomatic language to describe a stubborn attitude
All that said all I'm saying
The artist believes their point has already been expressed
If you blame anyone for love it's me
The artist takes responsibility for any heartache they may have caused
Stop right where you stand
The singer wants the addressed person to stop moving or acting in a certain way
Should have known when to fold them
The artist alludes to the popular phrase 'know when to fold 'em', meaning to give up when it's time to avoid losing everything
Slave number one
The singer again references the theme of domination and submission, ranking the addressed person as their number one slave
Slave number one
The singer again references the theme of domination and submission, ranking the addressed person as their number one slave
Misery's all there's left where we left love
The singer believes only misery remains where love once existed
I know
The artist is confident in their knowledge
I know
The artist is confident in their knowledge
Men always yield at your will
The addressed person has power over men
It means nothing at all
The singer believes this power is worthless
Seen in my head or heard
The artist is familiar with something both visually and aurally
Terror take what's mine
The artist wants fear to be removed from their life
Go ahead love
The artist is addressing someone with affection and permission to do something
Go ahead love
The singer is addressing someone with affection and permission to do something
Only the mortal lose
The artist implies that the addressed person will come out unscathed, while they themselves will suffer
And the tide settles where we left birds to dive
The singer uses metaphorical language to describe things returning to their natural state
Settle where we left those birds to dive
The singer wants something to return to its natural state
Stop
The singer commands the addressed person to stop
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.