Idle Minds
Anavae Lyrics
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The suns left me too and all I can think about is change.
I think I'm in denial,
This bubble around me bursts so often
The smell of the real world wafts in,
It smells of, decay.
If I pretend I'm not alive,
Then it can't hurt this much.
Oh I won't admit you fucked me up!
My eyes are closed with arms wide open,
With arms wide open.
Oh why did you sleep my darling?
Why did you sleep!?
Reach out. Reach out.
I know how it feels before they say, it's over!
Reach out. Reach out.
Our idle minds are power lines.
I'd pull the trigger an light the fire,
Second guessing's not your forte.
Leave me in the dark,
With lights a distant madness.
Oh why did you say those things,
I'm drowning in your words,
They're all I have for safety,
Oh safely sinking.
Why did you sleep my darling?
Now I'm all alone...
Why did you sleep!? Now I'm all alone.
Reach out. Reach out.
We know how it feels before they say, it's over!
Reach out. Reach out.
Our idle minds are power lines.
No this can't happen again.
I can't do this again.
The song "Idle Minds" by Anavae expresses a feeling of loneliness and isolation after a breakup, where the singer is left alone with their thoughts in a world that seems to be decaying around them. The opening lines, "Why did you sleep my darling? Now I'm all alone. The sun's left me too and all I can think about is change," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is questioning why they have been left alone and is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. They are also feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders and are only able to focus on the negative aspects of their life.
The lyrics, "If I pretend I'm not alive, then it can't hurt this much," show that the singer is in denial and trying to escape from the pain caused by the breakup. They believe that if they don't admit their pain or existence, it won't hurt as much. However, the line "Oh I won't admit you fucked me up!" shows that they are aware they have been hurt and are trying to resist the urge to admit it. The song's title "Idle Minds" refers to how destructive our thoughts can be when we are left alone with them, and how it can be difficult to escape the negative cycle of thinking.
Overall, "Idle Minds" is a emotionally charged song that explores the negative thoughts that can come after a breakup. It reminds us that we are never truly alone, and that it's important to reach out for help when we need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did you sleep my darling?.now I'm all alone.
Asking why they left and stating they're alone now.
The suns left me too and all I can think about is change.
Feeling lost and thinking about making changes in life due to their absence.
I think I'm in denial,
Admitting to being in denial about their current situation.
This bubble around me bursts so often
Describing how they feel like they're in a bubble that's always popping.
The smell of the real world wafts in,
The real world is slowly creeping in, and it smells bad.
It smells of, decay.
The world smells like decay, indicating it's not a good place to be in.
If I pretend I'm not alive,
Fearing dealing with the pain of being alive and present.
Then it can't hurt this much,
Thinking by pretending to not feel real, it'll make the pain less painful.
Oh I won't admit you fucked me up!
Refusing to blame oneself for the pain inflicted by someone else.
My eyes are closed with arms wide open,
In a vulnerable state with eyes closed and arms open but no one around.
With arms wide open.
Repeating that in this state of vulnerability, their arms are still open, despite being alone.
Oh why did you sleep my darling?
Repeating the question of why they left.
Why did you sleep!?
Questioning why they're not around anymore.
Reach out. Reach out.
Asking someone to reach out to them or for them to reach out to others.
I know how it feels before they say, it's over!
Feeling like they already know when something is about to end.
Our idle minds are power lines.
Implying that their lack of activity is powerful and impactful.
I'd pull the trigger an light the fire,
Feeling like they're at a breaking point where they want to end their pain in drastic ways.
Second guessing's not your forte.
Realizing that they're not good at second guessing or changing their mind once they've made a decision.
Leave me in the dark,
Preferring to be left alone even if it's in the darkness of loneliness.
With lights a distant madness.
Describing the lights as a form of madness because they're so far away from them.
Oh why did you say those things,
Wondering why they said things that ended up hurting them.
I'm drowning in your words,
Feeling overwhelmed by the impact of their words.
They're all I have for safety,
Despite the pain caused, those words are all they have left to hold onto.
Oh safely sinking.
Feeling like they're sinking but in a safe place because those words are the only comfort left.
No this can't happen again.
Refusing to let what happened repeat itself.
I can't do this again.
Admitting to not being able to go through that pain again.
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.