The mojave desert is home to many mysterio… Read Full Bio ↴Formerly Goodbye Tomorrow
The mojave desert is home to many mysterious and enchanting life forms; gila monsters, scorpions, and skin walkers (just to name a few). However, little is known of a new species... Alive In Wild Paint. Increasingly recognized for their soothing, sincere, comforting sonic delivery, they are preparing to release their debut record, Ceilings.
The album was produced by Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World, Mineral) and mixed by Michael Barbiero (Counting Crows, Maroon 5, Guns N Roses). Ceilings features twelve tracks of honest songwriting jeweled by thoughtfully simple instrumentations and a telling voice.
Forecasting
Alive In Wild Paint Lyrics
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Like shame down on your sundays
How quickly you forget that it exists
Takes remnders that your best is always intercepted
By the skeptics to keep you where you are
Nowhere
In a loft above the station
Where the window wastes your patience
Losing faith in a connection
You keep to his body
Like rain down on your sundays
How quickly he forgets that you exist
And he never comes alive
Quite the way you'd like
It keeps you where you are
And no one asks you down
And no one takes you out
Just waste all of your patience
In a loft above the station
Come down for me
The lyrics of "Forecasting" by Alive In Wild Paint depict feelings of being trapped and stagnant in a situation where one feels forgotten and unappreciated. The first stanza compares the feeling of being trapped to fog settling on a city. The reference to shame on Sundays may symbolize the guilt and regret that comes with not being able to escape this situation. The verse continues by highlighting the struggle of staying motivated and avoiding skepticism that may prevent growth.
The second stanza introduces a new perspective, that of someone missing a connection with someone they love. The imagery of rain on Sundays may symbolize the sadness and loneliness that comes with missing an important person in one's life. The singer feels that the person they love has forgotten about them and never comes alive in the way that they desire. This may represent the feeling of being stuck in unreciprocated love.
The chorus of "Come down for me" can be interpreted in many ways. It could be a plea to the person they love to come back and be present in their life or to themselves, reminding them to come down from the loft above the station and take action to change their situation. Overall, the song portrays the struggle of feeling trapped and stagnant, but the hope of breaking free from the situation and finding a connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Fog keeps to this cty
The city is shrouded in fog.
Like shame down on your sundays
The fog feels oppressive and unpleasant, like a sense of shame on a peaceful day.
How quickly you forget that it exists
People become accustomed to the fog and forget how oppressive it is.
Takes remnders that your best is always intercepted
The fog makes it difficult to see and do your best, so your efforts are often hindered or 'intercepted'.
By the skeptics to keep you where you are
Others may discourage you or doubt your abilities, which keeps you from progressing.
Nowhere
You feel stuck and hopeless, with no clear direction or purpose.
In a loft above the station
You are isolated and removed from society, living in a solitary and perhaps dreary place.
Where the window wastes your patience
Looking out the window and seeing the same view repeatedly is draining and frustrating.
Away from all affection
You feel alone and unloved, with no one to comfort or support you.
Losing faith in a connection
You are losing hope in finding a deep and meaningful connection with someone.
You keep to his body
You cling to a person as if they are your lifeline.
Like rain down on your sundays
However, this person is unreliable and brings more disappointment and sadness to your life.
How quickly he forgets that you exist
Despite your strong feelings, the person does not reciprocate or care about you as deeply.
And he never comes alive
This person is dull or unenthusiastic, never showing passion or energy for your relationship or life in general.
Quite the way you'd like
You idealize the person or the relationship, but in reality, it falls short of your expectations.
It keeps you where you are
Your attachment to this person keeps you stuck in a cycle of disappointment and unfulfillment.
And no one asks you down
Others are not reaching out or including you, making you feel even more isolated.
And no one takes you out
You don't have opportunities to explore or have fun with others, which exacerbates your loneliness.
Just waste all of your patience
You are pouring all of your energy into a relationship that is draining and unfulfilling.
Come down for me
The artist is asking someone to leave their isolation and connect with them, offering a glimmer of hope for a brighter future.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mikel
on God Save Me A Gun
a sadly poignant message, so many years after its release