Powerlines
Cassia Lyrics
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But I'm off my rhythm
Light headed trying to move fast
Now I'm out on my own in a winter breeze
Where my thoughts are hidden
A couple more so I don't sleep
I know it is bad
And stay a while
Fill my head I won't mind
It's just the way
A secret that's all mine
My day is just not right
Won't you stay and I'll feel my way back again
My head is in the same place
Come outside a moment
Got to get away
Every soft and second breathe I take
Will it lead me closer
Pull me up from nowhere
Will it lead me closer than this?
Lady white
You treated me unkind
What am I to do
Side with you
Wait for that uncertain truth
A slow burn to the top
Wishing I could stop
Won't you stay and I'll feel my way back again
Lady white, blow colour in my eyes oh
And stay a while
Fill my head I won't mind
It's just the way
A secret that's all mine
My day is just not right
Won't you stay and I'll feel my way back again
My head is in the same place
Come outside a moment
Got to get away
Every soft and second breathe that I take
Will it lead me closer
Pull me up from nowhere
Will it lead me closer than this?
My head is in the same place
Come outside a moment
Got to get away
Every soft and second breathe that I take
Will it lead me closer
Pull me up from nowhere
Will it lead me closer than this?
My head is in the same place
Come outside a moment
Got to get away
Every soft and second breathe that I take
Will it lead me closer
Pull me up from nowhere
Will it lead me closer than this?
The lyrics of Cassia's song "Powerlines" seem to depict a state of disorientation and longing for some kind of escape or clarity. The singer acknowledges their heavy smoking as a means to cope with their loss of rhythm and feeling light-headed, symbolizing a desire to move fast and leave behind their current state. They find themselves alone in a winter breeze, where their thoughts are hidden. They continue smoking to avoid sleep, aware that it's not ideal.
The singer then addresses someone referred to as "Lady white," asking her to blow color into their eyes and stay with them for a while. This implies a need for something vibrant and stimulating to fill their mind and temporarily distract them from their current struggles. The singer perceives it as a secret that is solely theirs, indicating a personal need for escape or respite.
They express disappointment in Lady White's unkind treatment and question what they should do or how they should react. They contemplate waiting for an uncertain truth, potentially alluding to a desire for clarity or resolution. The singer acknowledges a slow burn to the top, potentially symbolizing a gradual build-up of emotions or ambitions that they wish they could stop. They implore Lady White to stay with them so they can rediscover their way back to a better state.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of repetition and yearning for change or progression. The use of the line "My head is in the same place" multiple times emphasizes the singer's stuck mindset. They want to come outside for a moment, presumably to gain a fresh perspective and escape their current circumstances. They hope that every breath they take will lead them closer to something better, to pull them up from nowhere and bring them closer to a desired outcome.
Overall, "Powerlines" explores themes of disorientation, longing for change, and the search for something that can provide temporary relief or clarity. It paints a picture of someone feeling lost and desiring an escape from their current state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mean to smoke so heavily
I don't intend to engage in self-destructive behaviors excessively
But I'm off my rhythm
But I feel out of sync and off balance
Light headed trying to move fast
Feeling dizzy while attempting to hurry
Now I'm out on my own in a winter breeze
Now I'm alone, exposed to a cold and harsh environment
Where my thoughts are hidden
Where my innermost thoughts and emotions are concealed
A couple more so I don't sleep
Having a few more of something to avoid falling asleep
I know it is bad
I'm aware that it's not good for me
Lady white, blow colour in my eyes oh
Magical figure, bring vibrant experiences into my life
And stay a while
And remain by my side for some time
Fill my head I won't mind
Immerse me in thoughts and ideas, I won't object
It's just the way
It's just the manner or method
A secret that's all mine
A hidden truth that's exclusive to me
My day is just not right
My day feels unsettled and unsatisfying
Won't you stay and I'll feel my way back again
Would you please stay so I can find my way back to a better state
My head is in the same place
My mind is stuck in a familiar state
Come outside a moment
Step outside temporarily
Got to get away
I need to escape my current situation
Every soft and second breathe I take
Every calm and unhurried breath I inhale
Will it lead me closer
Could it bring me closer to my desired outcome
Pull me up from nowhere
Elevate me from my current stagnant state
Will it lead me closer than this?
Can it bring me even closer than where I am right now?
You treated me unkind
You were not fair or kind to me
What am I to do
What is my course of action
Side with you
Support your perspective or take your side
Wait for that uncertain truth
Await that ambiguous and unclear truth
A slow burn to the top
A gradual journey towards success or achievement
Wishing I could stop
Desiring to halt the progress or process
My head is in the same place
My mind remains fixed in the same state
Come outside a moment
Take a brief moment to step outdoors
Got to get away
Need to escape from my current circumstances
Every soft and second breathe that I take
Every gentle and consecutive breath that I inhale
Will it lead me closer
Could it bring me nearer to my desired destination
Pull me up from nowhere
Lift me from a place of insignificance
Will it lead me closer than this?
Can it bring me even closer than my current position?
My head is in the same place
My thoughts remain stagnant and unchanged
Come outside a moment
Take a brief moment to step outside
Got to get away
I must find a means of escape
Every soft and second breathe that I take
Every calm and successive breath I inhale
Will it lead me closer
Could it guide me towards a closer destination
Pull me up from nowhere
Uplift me from a place of insignificance
Will it lead me closer than this?
Is it capable of bringing me even closer than my current state?
Writer(s): Jacob Leff, Robert Ellis
Contributed by Elena G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cassia
This has been one of the most fun songs and videos to make. Hope you love it !! :D
Indie Butter
This is great! fun video too! we're posting a small article soon <3
rjjennings
Great video boys
Birb Sae
gonna be the 100th like leggo
Mandy Daniels
Amazing song 💕
Estefany_ 3sparza
Mucha suerte, tienen mucho talento ♥️🍀
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽✌🏻
Shay Covers
This is definitely my new on repeat anthem, such a good vibe!
also.. cassia on cassette?! brilliant
Lilyella Hart
I got a cassette from one of their gigs in 2018, it’s sick!
yeahrighhh
It’s been on repeat for the whole week, actually since I discovered it. Great music 👏
benjy alrighty
a year later and it’s still on repeat for me🙃