Cavetown has become increasingly popular on YouTube from a combination of both these original songs and covers that he has produced and uploaded. This has allowed him to perform gigs in the UK both locally and nationally, and also in other parts of the world such as California, USA.
I'll Make Cereal
Cavetown Lyrics
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I need to run, just let me sleep
Then the nightmares come that feel so real
Seems the darkness weighs it down
The later on, the more it pounds
And in the morning, I′ll make cereal
The World's coming to an end
Pick me up from dungeon's ferris wheel
Getting lost inside my head
Not too long ′til we′re all dead
And in the morning, I'll make cereal
So what′ll it be
Cornflakes or toast?
Pills or a dose of radiation?
Armageddon is far too close
She visits me every night
At least it makes good conversation
Marine comes before ET
Maybe space is under the sea
And the sky is full of coral reefs
UFOs swim in the dark
We're fixated on the sharks
Slicing fins and plucking their teeth
All of this, it comes to me
In the deep corners of my sleep
And the bed frame starts to creak and reel
Fish leave poison in my brain
Starts to turn me insane
But in the morning, I′ll make cereal
As always, I'll make cereal
As always, I′ll make my favourite cereal
The song "I'll Make Cereal" by Cavetown tells a story of someone struggling with their anxiety and fears as they try to sleep. The first verse talks about the singer's difficulty falling asleep and the nightmares that haunt them. The second verse speaks of the singer's anxieties about the world coming to an end and the importance of human connections during these difficult times. Even though the singer is grappling with their demons, they find comfort in the simple act of making cereal in the morning.
The last verse is where the song gets more surreal as the singer's thoughts wander into the realm of science fiction. They imagine a world where the underwater world was the final frontier and where UFOs swim in dark waters. The image of sharks being hunted for their fins is juxtaposed with these futuristic ideas, giving insight into how the singer's mind tries to process their anxieties.
At the heart of the song, there is a sense of vulnerability and a longing for connection. The simple act of making cereal seems insignificant, but it becomes a symbol of hope and a reminder that there are things worth living for in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall into my mattress endlessly
I'm exhausted and overwhelmed, desperately needing rest.
I need to run, just let me sleep
I'm running from my problems and trying to escape reality by sleeping.
Then the nightmares come that feel so real
My subconscious is haunting me, filling me with dread and terror in my dreams.
Seems the darkness weighs it down
My depression is weighing heavily on me, making it hard to find any relief or joy.
The later on, the more it pounds
As time goes on, my depression and anxiety become heavier and more intense.
And in the morning, I'll make cereal
Despite everything, I'll try to push through and make something simple and comforting for myself.
The World's coming to an end
It feels like the world is crumbling around me, and there's no hope for the future.
What's the point if we can't be friends?
Without human connection and love, life can feel empty and meaningless.
Pick me up from dungeon's ferris wheel
I'm trapped in a cycle of despair and hopelessness, and I need someone to help me break free.
Getting lost inside my head
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming me, making it hard to stay grounded in reality.
Not too long 'til we're all dead
The inevitability of death is weighing heavily on me, making me question the meaning and purpose of life.
And in the morning, I'll make cereal
Despite everything, I'll try to push through and make something simple and comforting for myself.
So what'll it be / Cornflakes or toast? / Pills or a dose of radiation?
I'm faced with tough choices every day, and sometimes it feels like all of the options are equally bad.
Armageddon is far too close / She visits me every night / At least it makes good conversation
The end of the world feels like it's right around the corner, and I welcome the company of my fear and anxiety, even though it's not healthy.
Marine comes before ET / Maybe space is under the sea / And the sky is full of coral reefs
I'm trying to make sense of the world around me, even though it's confusing and overwhelming. I'm searching for meaning and order in chaos.
UFOs swim in the dark / We're fixated on the sharks / Slicing fins and plucking their teeth
We're so focused on the sensational and scary things in life that we often miss the beauty and wonder that surrounds us.
All of this, it comes to me / In the deep corners of my sleep / And the bed frame starts to creak and reel
My deepest fears and anxieties come to me when I'm alone and vulnerable, filling my dreams with dread and terror.
Fish leave poison in my brain / Starts to turn me insane / But in the morning, I'll make cereal
My thoughts and emotions can be toxic and harmful, but despite everything, I'll try to push through and make something simple and comforting for myself.
As always, I'll make cereal
No matter how bad things get, I'll always try to find some small joy and comfort in the simple things, like making cereal in the morning.
Writer(s): Conan Gray, Robin Skinner
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@violetine
LYRICS:
Fall into my mattress endlessly
I need to run, just let me sleep
Then the nightmares come that feel so real
Seems the darkness weighs it down
The later on, the more it pounds
And in the morning I'll make cereal
The world's coming to an end
What's the point if we can't be friends?
Pick me up from dungeon's ferris wheel
Getting lost inside my head
Not too long 'til we're all dead
And in the morning I'll make cereal
So what'll it be
Cornflakes or toast?
Pills or a dose of radiation?
Armageddon is far too close
She visits me every night
At least it makes good conversation
Marine comes before ET
Maybe space is under the sea
And the sky is full of coral reefs
UFOs swim in the dark
We're fixated on the sharks
Slicing fins and plucking their teeth
All of this it comes to me
In the deep corners of my sleep
And the bed frame starts to creak and reel
Fish leave poison in my brain
Starts to turn me insane
But in the morning I'll make cereal
As always I'll make cereal
As always I'll make my favourite cereal
@sophie_is_i5987
the frog hides
itself under a mushroom because it's too worried what others would think if she
came out of the mushroom so it plays it safe and stays under the mushroom.
Still in the mushroom the frog notices a small snail.
The snail leads the frog over to it and tries to help it get out of the mushroom
The snail accepts the frog and tells the frog all the good things that can happen if she comes
out. ''The sunshine is warm, you can be happy, come take my hand we can do this together.''
The frog hesitates to take the snails hand it looks around the mushroom and remembers all the dark
days she was in it so then she looked at the snail and took its hand and came out of the mushroom.''
Lol guess what this is about it has meaning behind it (inspired by my drawing of a frog and snail
under a mushroom and my recent thoughts flowing through my head :]''
@kuinoko946
I like this human. This is my new favorite human.
@hoppybunnies5064
Yes. This is true*.
@ahaque3371
are yous sure he is h u m a n ?
@thatonetime9108
Yes good I approve
@katrinapark4797
@Chyanne_R_Gordon too*
@katrinapark4797
@Chyanne_R_Gordon Dude, I just corrected you. And if that's the case... you're arrested.
@Sumirynn
World: coming to an end
Cavetown: casually making cereal
@thepanperson215
LMAO
@Jvneberries
all new Armageddon cereal!
@Jvneberries
also that’s like the entirety of 2020 in a nutshell
us trying to stay calm and make cereal while the world burns outside our windows