Elegy
69 Chambers Lyrics

Into the ebb
I am feeling pulled into a downward spiral of negativity and hopelessness.

Into the flow
I am caught in a tumultuous whirlwind of emotion and uncertainty.

Seasick beyond control
I am so overwhelmed by these feelings that I feel physically sick, like I am on a stormy sea without any means of controlling the ship.

While earth lies still
While everything around me seems calm and steady, my inner turmoil is raging unchecked.

Giving no answers
The world is not providing me with any solutions or guidance to help me navigate this difficult situation.

I’m rocking to and fro
I am constantly shifting my position and my mindset, unable to find a stable foothold in this tumultuous time.

Where to go
I am lost and directionless, unsure of what path to take or what steps to follow next.

Subside tranquilly
I long for a sense of calm and peace to settle over me, allowing me to find clarity and understanding.

This song is sung silently
The pain and turmoil I am feeling is not visible on the surface, but runs deep inside me, like a sad song played softly in the background.

An ode to mediocrity
This situation I find myself in is ordinary and unremarkable, but still manages to cause me great distress.

The soundtrack to shame
I feel guilty and embarrassed for struggling with something that feels so mundane and insignificant.

If I can’t find clarity
Without some sort of understanding or epiphany, I feel like there is no way to move beyond this pain and frustration.

There’s nothing to say
I am left with a sense of hopelessness and resignation, unsure of how to proceed or even what to say about my situation.

Into abundance
After feeling stuck and hopeless, I am suddenly presented with new options and opportunities that could lead to growth and abundance.

Yet with disdain
Despite these opportunities, I am hesitant and resistant, feeling distrustful of their potential benefits.

How to find the words to explain
I am struggling to articulate my feelings and thoughts about this situation, unsure of how to communicate my hesitations and fears.

The sweetest poison
Even things that may seem desirable or pleasurable on the surface can actually be harmful and toxic, like a poison disguised as something sweet.

Is never sweet enough
No matter how much I try to distract myself with fleeting pleasures or momentary relief, it never feels like enough to truly satisfy me or heal my pain.

To ease the throbbing pain
I am seeking out ways to ease my emotional pain and discomfort, even if they are only temporary solutions.

Wash it away
I am hoping to find a way to cleanse myself of these negative feelings and thoughts, like washing something dirty and unclean from my body and mind.

There’s only escape
Instead of confronting my issues and working through them, I am tempted to simply run away from them and avoid dealing with them altogether.

Come raging sea, wash me away
I am calling out to the overwhelming force of nature to wash me clean of my pain and struggles, like being carried away by a powerful wave.

Let me drown in you, seize the pain
I am willing to completely surrender myself to the sea's power, even if it means drowning in it, in an attempt to escape the pain I am feeling.

I can’t sing this silently
I can no longer keep my emotions bottled up inside and must express them vocally, even if it makes me vulnerable or uncomfortable.

Keep wasting my days
I am aware that my current mindset and behavior is not serving me well, but I feel trapped in a cycle of negativity and can't seem to break free.

I’m losing my dignity
I am ashamed of how I am handling this situation and feel like I am unable to maintain my emotional composure or self-respect.

I thirst for a change
Despite feeling stuck and overwhelmed, I am still hopeful and motivated to make positive changes in my life and find a way to move forward.

I’m waiting for the sea
I am still seeking out external forces or events to help me navigate my struggles and find a way out of this difficult time.

Make it okay
Ultimately, what I am seeking is a sense of peace and resolution, even if it means accepting things as they are or letting go of things I cannot control.

Within lives the enemy
Despite external circumstances or influences, the real source of my pain and struggle lies within me, within my own thoughts and feelings that are holding me back.

Within lies the remedy
Even though my inner turmoil is causing me pain, it is also within my power to heal and change, if I am willing to confront it honestly and work through it.

I’ll be okay
Although the road ahead still seems difficult and uncertain, I am confident that I have the strength and resilience to weather this storm and come out okay on the other side.