Nigel Powell Lyrics

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Berenice
Those insect eggs
Are hatching out
And I think I'm going deaf in one ear

And my balance is shot
So you can guess
My dreams are filled

With brain-eating worms

But it's only when I wake
That I really feel the horror
And I, I can't wait
To have you near again

And talk about the things that
We both went through
I admit to fantasies of wrist-slashing
But it doesn't make me proud or glamourous

Or any such thing
I can't wait
I can't wait
I can't wait

I can't wait
Sometimes I think I want to go
Back again to the place where we were left
'Cause ever since nothing can come close

And I, I can't wait
To have you near again

And talk about the things
That we both went through

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can't Wait" by Andy Yorke, Jason Moulster, and Nigel Powell, presents the stream-of-consciousness thoughts of a person dealing with anxiety, depression, and existential dread. The first verse sets the scene of decay and decay in the form of hatching insect eggs and hearing loss. Then, the singer admits to having dreams filled with brain-eating worms, a metaphor for the worries eating away at them. The chorus "I can't wait to have you near again" expresses their hope for comfort and support.

The second verse starts with the singer acknowledging their suicidal fantasies, but rejecting any romanticization of mental illness. The line "I can't wait" repeats several times, almost as if it's a mantra for the singer to hold onto, reminding them that there is something to look forward to. The final lines "Sometimes I think I want to go back again to the place where we were left" suggest a longing for the past, but it's unclear whether it's a specific memory or a metaphor for a happier state of mind.

Overall, "I Can't Wait" portrays the struggles of a person dealing with mental health issues, while still holding onto hope for connection and understanding. It's a vulnerable and introspective view of mental illness, with a message that resonates with many individuals who have faced similar challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Those insect eggs
An observation about insect eggs

Are hatching out
They are hatching

And I think I'm going deaf in one ear
An admission of potential hearing loss

And my balance is shot
An admission of balance issues

So you can guess
A challenge to the listener

My dreams are filled
An admission of dream content

With brain-eating worms
An explanation of the dream content

But it's only when I wake
An admission of the dream's grip on reality

That I really feel the horror
An explanation of the dream's impact

And I, I can't wait
An admission of longing

To have you near again
A desire to be close to someone