Alchemy
Banner Pilot Lyrics

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Been living under frozen sky
But we've all got ways that we get by.
You changed your name
The one you had it didn't fit right.
And I know you'd dream of something else
If you could sleep nights.
I know, so tonight I'll stay here with you.
There's nothing else I'd rather do.

We'll look for reasons for why we're here
We'll blame the season for this fear.
I'll say everything'll work out
Like I know what I'm talking about.
But all this snow keeps piling up
We dig it's never deep enough.
Just need a change in atmosphere.
It's like winter's earlier each year.
Sidewalks across this town
Are icing up, we're sliding down.
Look for a place to drown, find a bar a block a way.
You're just a kid bruising up.
If I could tell you
How many times you gotta fall
Before you break through
I would, so tonight I'll stay here with you.
There's nothing else I'd rather do.
We'll look for reasons for why we're here
We'll blame the season for this fear.
I'll say everything'll work out
Like I know what I'm talking about.
But all this snow keeps piling up
We dig it's never deep enough.
Cold drinks and snow falls, I'll pick up your phone calls.
I get too wrapped up in my own shit.
We order one more round and sit.
And I know when you're living under sheets of snow
It can look like the worlds gone black
But remember that the sun comes back.
At least they say it does.
And I know when you're living under sheets of snow
It can look like the worlds gone black
But remember that the sun comes back.
At least they say it does.
And I know when you're living under sheets of snow
It can look like the worlds gone black

But remember that the sun comes back.
At least they say it does.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Banner Pilot's "Alchemy" depict a person who has been living under frozen skies. It's a metaphorical way of depicting somebody who feels trapped and isolated, perhaps struggling with depression or anxiety. However, even in these harsh times, the songwriter suggests that people have ways to get by. In this case, the singer seeks comfort in the presence of another person who's gone through a similar experience. The singer acknowledges that the other person has changed their name because the old one didn't fit right, perhaps another way of indicating a lack of connection to themselves.

The song is primarily about the singer's relationship with the other person as they navigate through their shared struggles. The two of them look for reasons for why they're here and blame the season for their fear. Despite their vulnerability, the singer tries to reassure their partner that everything will work out, even though they know that the snow keeps piling up, and they're never able to dig deep enough to find answers. In the end, the singer reminds their friend that although it may feel like the world has gone black, the sun will eventually come back. It's a hopeful message that encourages the listener to hold on to the belief that things will get better eventually.

Line by Line Meaning

Been living under frozen sky
We've been living in a cold and harsh environment where it feels like the sky is frozen.

But we've all got ways that we get by.
Despite the difficult circumstances, we all have our own ways of coping and getting through tough times.

You changed your name The one you had it didn't fit right.
You made a change in your life, including changing your name, because something wasn't quite fitting right for you.

And I know you'd dream of something else If you could sleep nights.
I understand that you have bigger dreams and aspirations, but your current situation is keeping you up at night and making it hard to achieve them.

I know, so tonight I'll stay here with you. There's nothing else I'd rather do.
I know you need someone to support you and be there for you, so I'll stay by your side. Being with you is the only thing that matters to me right now.

We'll look for reasons for why we're here We'll blame the season for this fear.
Together, we'll try to find answers for why we are in this difficult situation. We might blame the harsh season for the struggles and fears we are facing.

I'll say everything'll work out Like I know what I'm talking about.
I'll try to reassure you that everything will be okay, even though deep down I'm not certain and I'm just speaking out of hope.

But all this snow keeps piling up We dig it's never deep enough.
The problems and challenges we are facing seem to be never-ending and we can't seem to get ahead of them.

Just need a change in atmosphere. It's like winter's earlier each year.
We need a change of environment to rejuvenate ourselves. It feels like winters are coming sooner and it's getting harder to cope.

Sidewalks across this town Are icing up, we're sliding down.
The environment around us is becoming more treacherous and making it harder for us to navigate and stay safe.

Look for a place to drown, find a bar a block away.
In the midst of our struggles, we may turn to unhealthy ways of coping, such as drowning our sorrows in alcohol.

You're just a kid bruising up. If I could tell you How many times you gotta fall Before you break through I would, so tonight I'll stay here with you.
You're young and still figuring things out. If I knew the exact amount of struggles you had to face before you reach success, I would tell you. But for now, I'll stay with you and support you through the tough times.

Cold drinks and snow falls, I'll pick up your phone calls. I get too wrapped up in my own shit. We order one more round and sit.
We may get caught up in our own problems and issues, but I'll still be there for you. We'll go out and have a few drinks to try and forget our worries and just sit and talk.

And I know when you're living under sheets of snow It can look like the worlds gone black But remember that the sun comes back. At least they say it does.
Living under the harsh conditions we're facing can make life seem bleak and dark, but we need to remember that things will eventually get better. Even though we don't know for sure, we can hold onto the hope that the sun will shine again.

Writer(s): JOHNSON NICHOLAS MARSHALL

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