Float
Blood Estate Lyrics
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It feels like I can't breathe which makes it hard to eat
And when I'm on the train I only stare at my feet
I gathered up the letters to float like a feather
Tried to bite my cheek to make it hard to speak
Falling from the highest peak
Will you give me up when I need you the most
The lyrics to "Float" by Blood Estate seem to be about a person who is losing their grip on reality and experiencing some intense emotional distress. The opening line mentions West Virginia, which may be a reference to the state's reputation for natural beauty and solitude - perhaps the singer feels isolated and alone. They describe feeling like their "vision" is getting "dimmer," which could be a metaphor for losing hope or feeling like they're losing their way.
The next few lines suggest that the singer is having trouble eating or generally taking care of themselves. It's not clear why this is - perhaps they're dealing with some kind of anxiety or depression, or maybe they're physically ill. They mention being on a train and staring at their feet, which could mean that they're feeling disconnected from the world around them or just trying to avoid eye contact with other people.
The chorus of the song mentions "floating" - it's not entirely clear what this means, but it could be a metaphor for feeling weightless or detached from reality. The singer talks about gathering up letters to "float like a feather," which might suggest that they're trying to escape into their own thoughts or imagination. They also mention biting their cheek to keep from speaking, which could indicate that they're struggling to express themselves or don't feel comfortable opening up to others.
Overall, "Float" seems to be a deeply introspective and emotional song about someone struggling to cope with their own thoughts and feelings. The repeated refrain of "Will you give me up when I need you the most" suggests that the singer is afraid of being abandoned or rejected, even though they're feeling lost and isolated.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello west virginia my visions getting dimmer
I am experiencing a decline in my mental state and it feels like I am losing my ability to see clearly
It feels like I can't breathe which makes it hard to eat
My emotional state is causing me physical discomfort and making it difficult for me to perform basic tasks like eating
And when I'm on the train I only stare at my feet
I am so consumed by my thoughts and emotions that I find myself unable to engage with my surroundings and instead, become fixated on something as mundane as my own feet
I gathered up the letters to float like a feather
I have collected my thoughts and emotions and am attempting to release them like a feather floating effortlessly in the wind
Tried to bite my cheek to make it hard to speak
I am attempting to control my emotions and prevent myself from expressing them by physically inflicting pain on myself
Falling from the highest peak
I feel like I am at the peak of my emotional distress and am spiraling dangerously downward
I am a ghost more than most
My emotional state has made me feel like I am existing outside of my physical body as if I am a mere ghost of my former self
Will you give me up when I need you the most
In this state of vulnerability, I fear that those I care about may abandon me when I need them the most
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Julius Doogan
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