Wake
Antlers Lyrics

With the door closed, shades drawn, the world shrinks
When we shut ourselves off from the outside world, we limit ourselves to a smaller existence.

Let's open up those blinds
We should allow ourselves to experience the world outside, to open ourselves up to new opportunities.

But someone has to sweep the floor
There are always mundane tasks that need to be done to keep our lives in order and moving forward.

Pick up her dirty clothes
Sometimes we need to take care of others and clean up their messes, even if it's not our responsibility.

That job's not mine
It's important to set boundaries and recognize our own limitations in what we can handle.

Now that everyone's an enemy, my heart sinks
When we view others as threats or enemies, it can be emotionally draining and isolating.

Let's put away those claws
Instead of attacking and defending ourselves, we should seek to understand and empathize with others.

I don't blame them for their curtains-calls
It's understandable for people to retreat and close themselves off from the world when they're feeling overwhelmed or hurt.

Because I pulled the rope
We are responsible for our own actions and the consequences that come with them.

I want to call them back out for applause
Even if we make mistakes, we can try to make amends and seek forgiveness in hopes of rebuilding relationships.

Spring and Thompson on the first of May is horrible
Experiencing difficulties and pain is inevitable, even on days that are traditionally associated with joy and celebration.

We hid in catacombs
Sometimes when we're hurting, we retreat to places of safety and seclusion.

So now I'm sleeping next to mousetraps
We may feel vulnerable and threatened when we open ourselves up to others and let down our guards.

In a bed of all our clothes
Our lives are messy and complicated, but we can find comfort in our shared experiences and humanity.

While I hope that she won't come home
We may fear the consequences and difficult conversations that come with facing our problems and mistakes head-on.

It was easier to lock the doors and kill the phones
We may find it easier to avoid confrontation or difficult situations, but this can create more harm in the long run.

Than to show my skin
Opening ourselves up to vulnerability and honesty can be terrifying and uncomfortable.

Because the hardest thing
One of the most challenging things we can do is take responsibility for our actions and seek forgiveness.

Is never to repent for someone else
We cannot apologize or make amends for someone else's actions or issues.

It's letting people in
It's difficult to trust others and let down our guards, but this is a necessary step in building healthy relationships and connections.

Well you can come inside
We can invite others into our lives and share our experiences with them.

Unlock the door, take off your shoes
We can make ourselves vulnerable and open to connection by allowing others into our physical and emotional spaces.

But this might take all night
Building meaningful relationships and connections takes time and effort.

To explain to you I would have walked out those sliding doors
It may feel easier to run away from our problems or challenges, but this will not ultimately solve anything.

But the timing never seemed right
We may struggle with finding the right moment to address our issues or connect with others.

When your helicopter came and tried to lift me out
We may look for external sources or quick fixes to our problems, but these are often short-term solutions.

I put its rope around my neck
Sometimes our attempts to escape our problems or situations can become self-destructive.

And after that you didn't bother with the airlift or the rescue
We may feel abandoned or alone when our attempts to escape or hide from our problems fail.

You knew just what to expect
Others may recognize our patterns of behavior and understand our struggles, even when we try to hide them.

We're dead enough
When we shut ourselves off from the world, we may feel emotionally and mentally stagnant or unresponsive.

They don't open from outside
We have to take responsibility for our own healing and growth, it cannot be forced upon us by others.

And someone has to speak with their teeth behind their tongue
Sometimes we have to be careful with our words and approach delicate situations with tact and understanding.

To never let that right be denied
We should always strive to protect our right to speak honestly and assert ourselves, even when it is difficult to do so.

We can't rely on photographs and visitation time
Our connections with others should extend beyond surface-level interactions and be built on honest communication and understanding.

But I just don't know where to begin
Starting the process of healing and building relationships can be overwhelming and confusing.

I want to bust down the door
We may need to take drastic action to break down the barriers that are preventing us from connecting with others.

If you're willing to forgive
Forgiveness and understanding are necessary components of building meaningful relationships and connections.

I've got the keys, I'm letting people in
We have the power to open ourselves up to others and allow ourselves to be vulnerable in order to build stronger, more meaningful connections.

Don't be scared to speak
We should not let fear hold us back from speaking our minds and asserting ourselves.

Don't speak with someone's tooth
We should not use cruel words or tactics to hurt others or assert ourselves.

Don't bargain when you're weak
We should not compromise our own values or needs when we are feeling vulnerable or desperate.

Don't take that sharp abuse
We should not tolerate or accept mistreatment or abuse from others.

Some patients can't be saved
Some situations or relationships may be beyond repair, and it's important to recognize when to let go and move on.

But that burden's not on you
We cannot control the actions or choices of others, and we should not place the burden of their problems on ourselves.

Don't ever let anyone tell you you deserve that
We should not allow others to manipulate us or make us feel inferior or unworthy.