Denial
Cool For August Lyrics
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But it seems I've fallen in denial
The truth I admit, something I long to find
And it always comes in denial
The longest I lived, and sectioned the river passes through
And the margins way hours, half past tomorrow
And I will hanging from the line, and my head in magic
Take you to another time, like a child that passes away
Ohh, take me right back to a grand world
Life is what you imagine, powerless descent
And I've lost myself
The future is certain that the rain will divide us
Will a new shade that will force it's way out
Half past the silence
And I will hanging from the time, with crashes and province
They can see right and come to find, why the time has carried me away
Ohh, take me right back to a grand world
Ohh, take me right back to a grand world
Life is what you imagine, powerless descent
And I've lost myself
I crawled out of my skin, looking at my pain and self
But it seems I've fallen, again, denial
The lyrics to "Denial" by Cool For August speak to the frustration of recognizing one's own pain and shortcomings, but being unable or unwilling to confront them. The singer begins by describing the feeling of being disconnected from their own body or sense of self, stating that they have "crawled out of [their] skin." They acknowledge that they are in pain and want to find the truth, but they are struggling with denial, an internal resistance to accepting the reality of the situation.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the passing of time and the way that life can feel like a powerless descent. They feel as if they have lost themselves and are unsure of what the future holds. The lyrics also touch on the idea of being divided or separated from others, perhaps as a result of the singer's inability to confront their issues.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of wanting to escape to a "grand world" or to go back to a time when things were simpler or better. The repetition of the phrase "take me right back" creates a feeling of longing and nostalgia. Ultimately, however, the song ends on a note of resignation - the singer has fallen into denial again, suggesting that the struggle to accept reality is an ongoing one.
Line by Line Meaning
I crawled out of my skin, looking at my pain and self
I examined my emotions and behavior, trying to understand my distress.
But it seems I've fallen in denial
Despite my efforts to face the truth, I am unable to accept it.
The truth I admit, something I long to find
I desire to discover and accept the reality of my situation.
And it always comes in denial
Despite my desire for the truth, I find myself denying it.
The longest I lived, and sectioned the river passes through
I have experienced many years and events, and I have navigated the passing of time.
And the margins way hours, half past tomorrow
Time feels uncertain and fluid, as if it is both passing too quickly and going too slowly.
And I will hanging from the line, and my head in magic
I feel suspended in time and space, disconnected from reality.
Take you to another time, like a child that passes away
I wish to escape my present reality and travel back in time to a time of innocence.
Life is what you imagine, powerless descent
Life is what you make it, but sometimes we feel powerless to change its course.
And I've lost myself
I am feeling disconnected from my identity and purpose.
The future is certain that the rain will divide us
The future is uncertain and filled with potential for conflict and separation.
Will a new shade that will force it's way out
New, unexpected circumstances will arise that we cannot predict or control.
Half past the silence
Time feels stagnant and unproductive, as if nothing is really happening.
And I will hanging from the time, with crashes and province
I feel stuck in time, unable to move forward despite the chaos and unpredictability of life.
They can see right and come to find, why the time has carried me away
Others may understand and see the reasons for my lack of progress or growth.
But it seems I've fallen, again, denial
Despite my desire for growth and change, I find myself once again denying or avoiding the truth.
Ohh, take me right back to a grand world
I long to return to a time or place where everything felt perfect and full of potential.
Ohh, take me right back to a grand world
I am still yearning for an escape or relief from my current reality.
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Written by: ANDREW SHIVES, GORDON VAUGHN, SHAD HILLS, SHANE HILLS, TREVOR KUSTIAK
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