The band broke up in 2016 but announced their comeback, along with 2 singles under the title "Too Quick to Forgive", on April 11th, 2023. The singles were produced by Will Yip and released under Memory Music.
Galena
Balance and Composure Lyrics
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I had to clean myself off
Settle down
Make it out of this rut safely
I'll flee and think it's time to let go
Think I felt the safety in the heat
There's a calmness in the way I speak out
To just say, drop it
When all I think is, stop it
It's not worth the misery
I stay on the lake
Just like yesterday no more
Tear it down
Break down every wall
Cut it out
Find out where it went wrong
And it's not me in this head
Crippled with regret
I can say it was the last time
But I know it's not the last time
What does this all mean?
I'm lost now somewhere in between
And I can say it was the last time
But I know it's not the last time
Your breathing gets shorter
Your hands are getting cold
But you can't die here
You're only nineteen years old
I tried to look into your eyes
The sky was to open
I tried to look in your eyes
But was blinded by the sun
So send me a sign
Through earthquakes and lighting
Lord, send me a sign
I can't be the only one
I don't belong here
No, I don't belong here
No, I don't belong here
No, I don't belong here
The lyrics of "Galena" by Balance and Composure convey a sense of confusion and regret, as the singer reflects on past mistakes and struggles to find a way out of his current state. The first verse describes the process of cleaning oneself off and settling down, which implies a previous period of chaos and instability. The phrase "flee and think it's time to let go" suggests that the singer is trying to distance himself from a particular situation or relationship, while "there's a calmness in the way I speak out" implies a newfound sense of clarity and resolution.
The second verse continues the theme of introspection and self-discovery, with the line "What does this all mean?" indicating a sense of bewilderment or disillusionment. The repetition of "I can say it was the last time, but I know it's not the last time" suggests a cycle of repeating mistakes and failing to learn from past experiences. The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, with the singer acknowledging that he doesn't belong where he is and seeking a sign or signal to guide him towards a new direction.
Overall, "Galena" is a powerful meditation on the human struggle to overcome our own flaws and limitations. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and imperfection, while also suggesting that there is hope and potential for growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready now
I am finally prepared
I had to clean myself off
I needed to rid myself of something, most likely a painful memory
Settle down
I must calm myself and be still
Make it out of this rut safely
My current situation has been difficult and I need to get out of it without causing harm
I'll flee and think it's time to let go
I will depart from here and come to terms with the end of something
Think I felt the safety in the heat
I found comfort in the midst of something chaotic or intense
There's a calmness in the way I speak out
My demeanor is tranquil and collected when I vocalize my thoughts
To just say, drop it
I wish I could easily let go of this situation
When all I think is, stop it
Despite my desire to let go, it is difficult to stop thinking about the situation
It's not worth the misery
The pain and suffering caused by this situation is not worth it
I stay on the lake
I remain in the same place
Just like yesterday no more
I will no longer continue to repeat old patterns
Tear it down
I must dismantle what no longer serves me
Break down every wall
I need to remove all barriers and obstacles in my life
Cut it out
I must eliminate something from my life entirely
Find out where it went wrong
I need to discover where things went astray
And it's not me in this head
I do not recognize my own thoughts and feelings
Crippled with regret
I am consumed with guilt and remorse
I can say it was the last time
I can deny that this situation will not happen again
But I know it's not the last time
Deep down, I am aware that there will likely be a repeat of this situation
What does this all mean?
I am questioning the significance of this situation
I'm lost now somewhere in between
I am unsure of where to go or what to do
Your breathing gets shorter
You are becoming anxious and scared
Your hands are getting cold
You are becoming numb and losing sensation
But you can't die here
You cannot give up or let this situation defeat you
You're only nineteen years old
You have so much life ahead of you and cannot give up now
I tried to look into your eyes
I attempted to connect with you and understand your emotions
The sky was to open
The environment or circumstance was too intense or overwhelming
But was blinded by the sun
I was unable to see or comprehend the situation fully
So send me a sign
I am pleading for a message or direction
Through earthquakes and lighting
I need a clear and drastic sign, even if it is uncomfortable or scary
Lord, send me a sign
I am seeking guidance and reassurance from a higher power
I don't belong here
I feel out of place and lost in the current situation
No, I don't belong here
I am certain that this situation is not where I am meant to be
No, I don't belong here
I am reaffirming that this situation is not my rightful place
No, I don't belong here
I completely reject this situation and know it is not where I belong
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.