Perpetual Motion
Casey Bolles Lyrics
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The song "Perpetual Motion" by Casey Bolles is a melodic and introspective look at the feelings of anxiety and desperation that can overwhelm an individual in a confusing, uncertain world. The opening lines, "Surround me with everything, Paint me red I'll own these feelings," suggest a desire to become completely immersed in life, to be consumed by everything around them. However, the lyrics soon reveal a sense of being trapped within oneself. The singer is "Desperate in the basement of a house that I don't know," indicating a sense of being lost and disconnected from the world.
Throughout the song, the singer wrestles with feelings of hopelessness and a sense of being stuck in perpetual motion. They have "too much pride" to "just be patient," even though they know that being anxious and frustrated will not change their situation. The line "Cramming half the country into a small space in my head" suggests a sense of being overwhelmed by the complexities of the world, while the reference to "perpetual motion with nowhere to go" speaks to a sense of being stuck in an endless loop of anxious thoughts and emotions.
Despite the dark themes of the song, the music is uplifting and optimistic, with bright guitar melodies and a powerful emotional arc. Bolles' lyrics are honest and relatable, painting a vivid picture of the struggles and uncertainties of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Surround me with everything
I want to be immersed in a multitude of things
Paint me red I'll own these feelings:
I will boldly embrace all my emotions
Desperate in the basement of a
I feel hopeless and lost in a place of confinement
House that I don't know
I am in unfamiliar surroundings
Wear a hole in your hopes
I am causing damage to your optimistic outlook
With a high standard for a miracle
I expect a lot from a seemingly impossible outcome
But I'm not on the hook
I am not to blame for everything
For my whole species, yeah, I know
I am aware that I cannot be held responsible for the actions of all humans
Fill the blank space with smoke
I attempt to mask the emptiness with a cloud of smoke
Just be patient? Impossible
It is unrealistic to expect me to be patient
I've got too much pride
My ego is too large to allow me to be patient
I never sleep in my own bed
I find it difficult to feel comfortable and at home
Cramming half the country into
My mind is crowded with thoughts of many different people and places
A small space in my head
My thoughts are confined to a limited area
And when we talk, it's through an opening
Our communication is hindered and limited
Though I think I'm content
I try to convince myself that I am satisfied
To pretend that's not the way it is
I ignore the truth and choose to live in denial
Pent up for days at a time
I often feel restrained and frustrated for extended periods
Reached static conclusion: "You're right."
I have come to the unchanging realization that you are correct
Nervous, entangled aggressively so
I am anxious and deeply involved in a difficult situation
Perpetual motion with nowhere to go
I am constantly moving and active, but without direction or purpose
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Written by: Casey Bolles
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