The name comes from David Lynch's Eraserhead, in which the character lives in Apartment 26
Slicedbeats
Apartment 26 Lyrics
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With nothing left to be
Unwilling to succed, my head up in the clouds
I feel I left behind when I set out to find a new beginning
But I feel I have betrayed you
Pre-Chorus:
I'm changing, and I'm not coming back
Distance yourself from me
You had your chance and it passed
Chorus:
This is where it began, so this is where I am
So much has changed, and nothing's changed at all (x2)
(v2)
Through the stress you undress
You forgot how coming home all alone would have wrecked you
He is not who you thought you had wanted
But instead he is dead, resurrected
I feel I left behind when I set out to find a new beggining,
But I feel I betrayed you
Bridge:
You told me to go
But when I do, it's not good enough
You told me to learn
But when I do, it's too intrusive
(mid & outro)
Another one born today. Another one went away
Another false hope today. Another hope went away
The lyrics of Apartment 26's song "Slicedbeats" convey a sense of personal conflict and betrayal. The singer seems to feel that they have left behind something important as they have pursued a new beginning. However, they also feel that they have betrayed someone in the process. It's unclear who this person is, but the singer's sense of guilt and distance suggest that this was someone important to them.
The pre-chorus suggests that change has occurred and that the singer is no longer who they once were. This change has caused a rift between them and the person they have betrayed. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the past and how it cannot be forgotten. Although a lot has changed, it seems like nothing has changed at all. This repetition emphasizes the singer's sense of stagnation and their inability to move on from the past.
The second verse adds to the sense of personal conflict as the singer describes how someone they thought they wanted is now dead and resurrected. This could be a reference to a failed relationship or some other betrayal. Regardless of what it represents, it's clear that the singer is struggling with their past decisions.
The bridge emphasizes the difficulties of change and growth, as the person who told the singer to go and learn is now unsatisfied with the changes they've made. Finally, the song ends with a series of repetitions that suggest a cycle of birth and death, hope and despair.
Overall, "Slicedbeats" is a song about personal conflict and betrayal. The singer is struggling with their past decisions and their inability to move on from them. It's unclear who they have betrayed, but there is a strong sense of guilt and distance between them and this person.
Line by Line Meaning
All of this here for me
I have everything I need, but I feel unfulfilled.
With nothing left to be
I have achieved everything I wanted, but it feels empty.
Unwilling to succeed, my head up in the clouds
I am not motivated to pursue success, and I am disconnected from reality.
I feel I left behind when I set out to find a new beginning
I feel I have lost something important while trying to start something new.
But I feel I have betrayed you
I feel guilty for leaving someone behind while chasing my own goals.
I'm changing, and I'm not coming back
I am changing in ways that will prevent me from returning to my past self and life.
Distance yourself from me
It's best for you to keep your distance from me.
Once you stop infinity
Once you stop expecting the never-ending, infinite possibilities that come with a relationship.
You had your chance and it passed
You had the opportunity to be with me, but it's too late now.
This is where it began, so this is where I am
I am stuck in this place, where everything started.
So much has changed, and nothing's changed at all (x2)
Although things have changed, deep down, nothing has really changed at all.
Through the stress you undress
When you are under stress, you become vulnerable and reveal your true self.
You forgot how coming home all alone would have wrecked you
You forgot how lonely you would be without me, and now it's too late.
He is not who you thought you had wanted
The person you are with is not the person you thought you wanted to be with.
But instead he is dead, resurrected
But he has changed so much that he's like a different person altogether.
You told me to go
You encouraged me to leave.
But when I do, it's not good enough
But when I did leave, it wasn't enough to make things better.
You told me to learn
You told me to learn from my experiences and grow.
But when I do, it's too intrusive
But when I did learn and grow, it became a problem for you.
Another one born today. Another one went away
People are born and die every day, and life goes on.
Another false hope today. Another hope went away
I had another hope that was shattered today, and I feel disillusioned.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chad Bremer
One of my favorite tracks on the album. \m/
Strange Culture
That beginning with the kind of drum n bass sounding thing is perhaps the coolest sound I've ever heard.
andy mabrey
love this shit
Walsall JAM club
Fuck yeaaahhhhhh
Mike Mohn
It is not shit.