AURORA
A Silent Film Lyrics


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Aurora my love
Do not scrutinize
A slap on the wrists
Feels like soap to my eyes

Should a slip of my tongue
Be a bullet in your gun
Aurora my love,
I'm leaving

Aurora my love
You can tell me what to think
Like I am your patient
And you are my shrink

But the more you guide my hand
The less I'll understand
Aurora my love,
I'm leaving





Isn't it time you pushed yourself on someone else?

Overall Meaning

The song "Aurora" by A Silent Film talks about a relationship that is marked by power dynamics, emotional manipulation, and control. The first verse "Aurora my love, do not scrutinize, a slap on the wrists, feels like soap to my eyes" suggests that the singer is someone who is under constant scrutiny and is afraid to express himself/herself freely. The line "a slap on the wrists feels like soap to my eyes" suggests that the singer is in a vulnerable state and any criticism or punishment feels magnified and painful.


The second verse, "You can tell me what to think, like I am your patient and you are my shrink, but the more you guide my hand, the less I'll understand" suggests that the singer is in a relationship where the other person is controlling and wants to manipulate him/her into thinking and acting in a certain way. The line "the more you guide my hand, the less I'll understand" suggests that the singer is losing his/her agency and sense of self due to the constant control and guidance.


The chorus, "Aurora my love, I'm leaving" suggests that the singer has had enough of the emotional manipulation and control and wants to leave the relationship. The final line "isn't it time you pushed yourself on someone else?" suggests that the singer is aware that the other person is manipulative and controlling and should seek a healthier relationship with someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Aurora my love
Addressing the person named Aurora, to whom the rest of the lyrics are directed.


Do not scrutinize
Do not examine or inspect too closely or critically.


A slap on the wrists
A mild punishment or reprimand.


Feels like soap to my eyes
The punishment, though mild, is still unpleasant and uncomfortable.


Should a slip of my tongue
In the event that I accidentally say something wrong or inappropriate.


Be a bullet in your gun
If my mistake becomes ammunition for you to use against me.


Aurora my love,
Reiterating who the lyrics are addressed to.


I'm leaving
I am departing, likely due to feeling controlled or misunderstood.


You can tell me what to think
You have the power to influence my thoughts and opinions.


Like I am your patient
In a similar manner to how a doctor would give medical advice to a patient.


And you are my shrink
Referring to Aurora as a therapist or mental health professional.


But the more you guide my hand
If you continue to direct or control me too much.


The less I'll understand
I will begin to lose my own sense of comprehension and knowledge.


Isn't it time you pushed yourself on someone else?
A rhetorical question, suggesting that Aurora should stop trying to control or influence me and focus on someone else.




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Comments from YouTube:

foofan38

I get goosebumps every time I watch this. Simply incredible.

Larry Lana

I don't know why but I used to play that song over and over again whenever I sit on the rooftop and look at the dawn. It just reminds me of Aurora, the goddess of dawn. 🌌❤️

Luke Orsie

This song and this band did not get enough credit...so good!

Aurora Gabrielle

This is really good, and extremely sweet considering my name is Aurora :) This will be a song I always keep close

Amy Baginski

Such an amazing song, it gives me the chills!

lifeisaudio

This is the kind of thing that reminds me why I love music so much.

Azzzul

This is soooooooo beautiful!

kymberleii

Great song!

william wahlin

indeed, Britain teaches the World the definition of musical talent ! it doesn't matter the genre

OmniVox MultiMedia

Truly a beautifully profound definition of my past encounter with Love...

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