Curtains
Achilles Lyrics


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My own pathetic devices
Entangle my hopes
Turn my dreams around inside my head

Swirling lights and sounds
Can I grab some of my life
I've become so tired
Is this what I'm left with?




Will this sustain me?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Curtains" by Achilles, the lyrics describe a sense of confusion and exhaustion in one's life. The first two lines convey a feeling of being trapped by one's own actions and thoughts, which is preventing them from achieving their aspirations. The following lines convey a swirling, overwhelming feeling of not being able to grasp onto one's own life. The last two lines express an uncertainty about the present situation and whether it is enough to continue to sustain the individual.


The song's title, "Curtains," implies a sense of finality or closure, which corresponds with the themes of exhaustion and uncertainty present in the lyrics. The line "entangle my hopes" suggests a sense of being unable to untangle one's aspirations, which contributes to the feeling of being trapped. The line "swirling lights and sounds" could represent the chaos and distractions of modern life, which make it difficult to focus on one's own life.


Line by Line Meaning

My own pathetic devices
I am relying on my own weak and ineffective tools


Entangle my hopes
They trap my aspirations in a web of confusion


Turn my dreams around inside my head
They cause my ambitions to swirl and become distorted in my mind


Swirling lights and sounds
Sensory overload and disorientation


Can I grab some of my life
I want to seize control of my existence


I've become so tired
I'm exhausted from the struggle


Is this what I'm left with?
Is this all that remains?


Will this sustain me?
Can I survive with what I have?




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