Golden Gate
Clarence Clarity Lyrics
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Endless boundaries and sunset flicker
A tumbling void, ticker tape, black glitter
On a firing line
Chest inhaling sea air
Will never get the urge
(Cursed until the last)
Pearly bubble bursts
Staring at the edge
Girl, I′ll sink like a stone on the Bay
But I'll float like a ghost all the way
And the wind might not catch when you say
Without you I′m...
Into a pixelated exit wound
Surface gulps into a foamy white spitting womb
Golden Gate spirit tomb-
Its perplexing
You can say so much more
With a voluntary death-splash
Can't separate myself from the facts
You're drowning in a swamp of reason
This is sugar sweet treason
Head back and relax
Girl, I′ll sink like a stone on the Bay
But I′ll float like a ghost all the way
And the wind might not catch when you say
Without you I'm...
And if there′s time
Between the waves and the fear and my demise
Between the waves and the fear and my demise
Well I should like to feel the quiet
In the sea of my decline
And did you know your life will go on
With or without you
A five point diagram, for a six point hole
Hey world, I'mma float off the bridge on the Bay
But I could hold off that kiss all the same
I could live out my life in a cage
I could float like a ghost all the way
And the wind might just crack when I say
Without you I′m...
The lyrics of "Golden Gate" by Clarence Clarity speak about contemplating death and the feeling of being trapped. He describes the "Golden Gate" bridge as a symbol for his state of mind, a structure that connects two opposing sides. The opening line, "A five point diagram, for a six point hole" depicts this feeling of being incomplete or missing something essential, a void he cannot fill. He uses vivid imagery such as "Endless boundaries and sunset flicker" and "tumbling void, ticker tape, black glitter" to convey a sense of confusion, chaos, and uncertainty. The line "On a firing line" gives the impression of impending danger or a sense of urgency.
The chorus, "Girl, I'll sink like a stone on the Bay, but I'll float like a ghost all the way, and the wind might not catch when you say, without you I'm..." shows that there is someone or something that is anchoring him to life. He illustrates his willingness to die and the inevitability of his passing through the lyrics that read: "This is sugar sweet treason, head back and relax." The final lines, "And did you know your life will go on, with or without you," emphasizes the idea that life continues to go on even after we leave it.
Line by Line Meaning
A five point diagram, for a six point hole
Trying to make sense of something that doesn't quite fit - like trying to cram a five-point shape into a six-point hole
Endless boundaries and sunset flicker
Surrounded by the unknown and the beauty of a setting sun
A tumbling void, ticker tape, black glitter
A chaotic emptiness with shards of darkness and sparkle
On a firing line
In a situation where one is at great risk; like being in battle
Chest inhaling sea air
Taking in deep breaths of fresh ocean air
Will never get the urge (Cursed until the last)
Doesn't have the impulse to act, or is unable to act, due to a curse or other limiting factor
Unquenchable thirst
An insatiable need for something, like water in the desert
Pearly bubble bursts
A moment of beauty that is fleeting and quickly disappears like a bubble popping
Staring at the edge
Looking closely at the boundary or limit of something
Girl, I'll sink like a stone on the Bay
Referring to oneself, saying that they will sink fast in the San Francisco Bay
But I'll float like a ghost all the way
Even though they will sink like a stone, they will still move slowly like a ghost through the water
And the wind might not catch when you say
Perhaps the wind won't catch their words when they speak aloud
Without you I'm...
Incomplete without someone or something else
Into a pixelated exit wound
Making a digital exit, perhaps from reality or from life itself
Surface gulps into a foamy white spitting womb
Being swallowed up by the ocean's waves and foam, like being in the womb of the sea
Golden Gate spirit tomb - Its perplexing
The Golden Gate Bridge is a symbol of death, much like a tomb, and it's puzzling why someone would be drawn to a place of such finality
You can say so much more
Non-verbal communication can be powerful and can often convey far more meaning than words alone
With a voluntary death-splash
Choosing to end one's own life in a dramatic fashion, perhaps even enjoying the act
Can't separate myself from the facts
Unable to distance oneself from the reality of a situation
You're drowning in a swamp of reason
Trying to make logical sense of events or thoughts that are simply too confusing or overwhelming
This is sugar sweet treason
Doing something that is deliciously sinful or wrong
Head back and relax
Take a deep breath and unwind, just let go and enjoy the moment
And if there's time
If there happens to be a moment left, if there's still something left to experience
Between the waves and the fear and my demise
Caught in the middle of life and death, feeling afraid of what's to come, and all that's left is to experience the final moments
Well I should like to feel the quiet
Wanting, perhaps, to experience peace and tranquility, even in the face of death
In the sea of my decline
The moment of one's own decline, the sensation of sinking down and passing away
And did you know your life will go on
Even though someone may pass away, life will eventually continue without them
With or without you
With or without someone, something will continue on and exist
Writer(s): Crisp Adam Mark
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.