Blood Relative is the name of a solo project of Kevin Lawrence, a member of… Read Full Bio ↴Blood Relative is the name of a solo project of Kevin Lawrence, a member of the Lawrence, KS band Ample Branches. Lawrence was born in Chicago, IL in 1985, and began playing music at a very young age. For Blood Relative, he plays all the instruments and blends many styles of music ranging from 1960's style pop, to 1990's alternative, to present day indie pop. His forthcoming EP, "Sleeplessness", will be released sometime in 2010.

Three Days
Blood Relative Lyrics

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The evening sleeps away
another day is come and gone
streetlights soak the shade
synthetic rays replace the sun
conscience, m.i.a.
when you're getting what you want
foresight blurs and fades
in retrospect we figure out

the evening sleeps away
prolongs the afterthought of doubt
of these last couple days
and why we're going there and how
foresight blinds my gaze
when circumspection spirals out
consider it penance paid
forgive what we forgot about

for at least three days on end
gonna be high for at least three days on end

gonna get up when I catch my second wind
gonna be high for at least three days on end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Blood Relative's song "Three Days" depict a feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself. The repetition of the evening sleeping away emphasizes a sense of time moving on without a specific direction or purpose. The streetlights symbolize a fabricated reality, where synthetic rays replace the natural light of the sun. The absence of conscience indicates a lack of self-awareness or reflection, especially when one is getting what they want.

The lyrics then pose questions about the purpose of these last couple of days and why they are going there. Foresight is blurred and fades, suggesting the inability to see into the future or make well-informed decisions when caught up in the moment. The singer acknowledges the need for penance and forgiveness for things they have forgotten about.

The chorus repeats that they will be high for at least three days on end and will only get up when they catch their second wind. This can be interpreted in multiple ways, from drug use to escapism, but ultimately reflects the desire to be disconnected from reality. Overall, the song explores themes of self-reflection, escapism, and the search for meaning in a fabricated reality.

Line by Line Meaning

The evening sleeps away
The night passes as people rest.

another day is come and gone
Another day has passed.

streetlights soak the shade
The streetlights replace the darkness.

synthetic rays replace the sun
Artificial light takes the place of natural light.

conscience, m.i.a.
The sense of right and wrong is absent.

when you're getting what you want
Lack of conscience when desires are fulfilled.

foresight blurs and fades
The ability to plan ahead becomes unclear.

in retrospect we figure out
Looking back, we understand.

prolongs the afterthought of doubt
The night makes doubts last longer.

of these last couple days
Reflecting on the past few days.

and why we're going there and how
Asking questions about the purpose and method of actions.

foresight blinds my gaze
Thinking ahead impairs my vision.

when circumspection spirals out
When caution goes out of control.

consider it penance paid
Regard it as atonement served.

forgive what we forgot about
Excuse what we failed to remember.

for at least three days on end
For a continuous period of three days.

gonna be high for at least three days on end
Going to be intoxicated for at least three days straight.

gonna get up when I catch my second wind
Moving again after a time to recover energy and strength.

gonna be high for at least three days on end
Going to be intoxicated for at least three days straight.

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The evening sleeps away
Another day is come and gone
Streetlights soak the shade
Synthetic rays replace the sun
Conscience, m.i.a.
When you're getting what you want
Foresight blurs and fades
In retrospect we figure out
The evening sleeps away
Prolongs the afterthought of doubt
Of these last couple days
And why we're going there and how
Foresight blinds my gaze
When circumspection spirals out
Consider it penance paid
Forgive what we forgot about
For at least three days on end
Gonna be high for at least three days on end
Gonna get up when I catch my second wind
Gonna be high for at least three days on end