Escape
Apparat Lyrics

The street is rushing beneath
As the singer travels down the street, it appears to be in motion due to its fast pace.

This is the fastest way I know
The singer is taking the quickest route to escape their current situation.

Where all the cars move backwards
The singer is moving in the opposite direction of the traffic.

And giant alley trees were grown again
Obstacles on the journey appear larger and more intimidating, while nature seems to reclaim the urban setting.

I cut across the city's backyards
The artist takes a more direct and covert path through the city's residential areas.

Counting cracks in the concrete
The singer is intently focused on their surroundings, using the pavement as a distraction.

A burst open spider web
An unexpected distraction disrupts the singer's reflexive scanning of their environment.

And every blade of grass will make me sneer
In contrast to the jungle-like façade, every small obstruction becomes an annoyance on the journey.

When all the fields dried up
The previous settings no longer offer growth or opportunity, forcing the artist to escape.

Tens of comfortable years ago
It has been several years since the artist last went on this journey, indicating the need for considerable change before endeavoring to escape again.

I made this journey once before
This is not the singer's first time emancipating themselves in this way.

And the city fed me long enough
The artist no longer wishes to be bound to the routine sustenance provided by the city.

To put on weight around the middle
The singer has put on weight during their time in the city, serving as a physical metaphor for their entrapment.

This is apparent affluence
The singer acknowledges their privilege within the city but still feels trapped.

Lived in a pack when I was little
The singer has fond memories of childhood companionship, contrasting them to their current isolation.

Then I got pulled apart from closest friends
The artist's separation from childhood friends represents a traumatic event and further alienation from the self-proclaimed pack mentality.

There was a door on my horizon
The artist is anticipating a new perspective or opportunity.

And silver sparkling rays were pouring in
The singer envisions a brighter future.

So I sneaked away on soft hands
The singer's escape is cautious and quiet, indicative of their insecurity.

Another world in the making
The next step in the journey will be transformative.

Now I know how you felt
The artist previously misunderstood the emotions of another character but now can empathize.

Now I know how you felt
Reiterated for emphasis, since this realization is significant to the theme of escape.