Shifting
Collide Lyrics


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Been down and underneath
I've been looking still looking
Through through me
Been down and underneath
I've been looking still looking
Through . . . through me

She is shifting in
Logic was lost
Concept within

I think and I am
What's your purpose
Thinking again

Been calling out to me
I've been looking
Through the mirror
Been calling out to me
I've been wondering through me

She is shifting in
Logic was lost
Concept within

I think and I am
What's your purpose
Thinking again

Try to connect and
Thinking I am
Turning directly moving on
Trying to move closer
Trying to move on
Trying to get there moving far

Loosing focus

She is shifting in
Logic was lost
Concept within

I think and I am
What's your purpose
Thinking again

Try to connect and thinking I am
Turning directly moving on
Trying to get close try to move on
Trying to get there moving far

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shifting" by Collide seem to be addressing a situation in which the singer is feeling lost and disconnected from themselves. They use phrases like "been down and underneath" and "looking still looking through through me" to convey the sense of being out of touch with their own identity. This feeling of disconnection is emphasized through the repetition of the phrase "she is shifting in," which suggests that something fundamental is changing within the singer's psyche. The line "logic was lost, concept within" further underscores this sense of confusion and lack of clarity.


Throughout the song, the singer seems to be trying to make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. They ask themselves "what's your purpose" and comment on the act of thinking itself, suggesting that they are trying to understand their place in the world. They also mention "calling out to me" and looking "through the mirror," which implies a desire to connect with others, possibly to help them understand themselves better.


The chorus of the song repeats the previous themes but introduces the idea of "losing focus." This could be interpreted as a warning or a lament, suggesting that the singer is afraid of losing their way in life. The bridge of the song features a series of hopeful yet uncertain statements as the singer tries to "move closer" and "get there."


Overall, the lyrics to "Shifting" by Collide seem to depict a struggle to connect with oneself and others, with a focus on the importance of understanding one's own purpose and goals in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Been down and underneath
I have been in a low and dark place


I've been looking still looking
I've been searching and searching for a way out


Through through me
But my struggles are deep-rooted and a part of me


She is shifting in
There is a change happening


Logic was lost
Reasoning and understanding are becoming blurry


Concept within
A new idea or understanding is forming within me


I think and I am
My thoughts and identity are intertwined


What's your purpose
Questioning my own existence


Thinking again
Revisiting old thoughts and doubts


Been calling out to me
I hear a call that resonates within me


Through the mirror
Seeing myself and my struggles reflected back at me


I've been wondering through me
I have been lost in my own introspection


Try to connect and
Attempting to form a connection


Turning directly moving on
Taking action and making progress


Trying to move closer
Striving to become closer to others and myself


Trying to move on
Working towards letting go of the past


Trying to get there moving far
Continuing to strive towards my goals, no matter the distance


Loosing focus
Becoming distracted and losing sight of what's important




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