Astral Projection
Creeper Lyrics


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Last January I held my breath and begged for a life less laced with tragedy.
You never wanted me.
The space in between became just like a dream.
Though I never left, only in part.
From the top of my lungs to the pit of your heart.
"Do you really want to wake alone? Don't you want to go home?"
Ever waiting for the end, for this to die and the sky to fall below.
I grieve the loss of who I was in vain.
My nights disintegrate into you.
Do you see me the way that I see you in other peoples eyes?
Purple and true, I do this all for you.
The space in between, it died just like a dream.
Why fall in love just to fall apart?
From the top of my lungs to the pit of your heart.
"Do you really want to wake alone? Don't you want to go home?"
Ever waiting for the end, for this to die and the sky to fall below.
I grieve the loss of who I was in vain.
My nights disintegrate into you.
And we all wilt and fade.
Tragic and trite, we dissipate.
And we all wilt and fade.
Tragic and trite, we dissipate.
And we all wilt and fade.
Tragic and trite, we dissipate.
And we all wilt and fade.
Tragic and trite, we dissipate.




(That place between sleeping and awake.
That half dreaming space, is where I'll always keep you.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creeper's song "Astral Projection" express the pain and sadness of a failed relationship. The singer starts by expressing their desire for a life that isn't full of tragedy. They address their former lover, acknowledging that the relationship didn't work out because the other person simply didn't want them. They then go on to convey a sense of detachment, as if they were only partly present in the relationship. Despite this, the singer still feels a strong connection to their former lover, and their thoughts often drift to them at night.


The chorus is a haunting question, asking if their former lover truly wants to be alone or if they want to come back to the singer. The verses repeat the idea that the relationship was doomed from the beginning, and that the singer grieves for the loss of the person they used to be. The repeated phrase "from the top of my lungs to the pit of your heart" adds to the intensity and desperation of the song.


The song ends with the repeated phrase "we all wilt and fade, tragic and trite, we dissipate." This final stanza paints a bleak picture of the short and tragic nature of human existence, implying that the singer's relationship was just another temporary and insignificant aspect of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Last January I held my breath and begged for a life less laced with tragedy.
I hoped for a better and less tragic life, especially after experiencing sadness in the past year.


You never wanted me.
You never had interest in having a relationship with me.


The space in between became just like a dream.
The long period of little to no interaction between us had me questioning if it was even real.


Though I never left, only in part.
I remained mentally and emotionally attached, but physically withdrew from our relationship.


From the top of my lungs to the pit of your heart.
My love for you is strong and complete, reaching from my voice to the depths of your soul.


"Do you really want to wake alone? Don't you want to go home?"
I'm asking if you truly desire to spend your life alone or if you want to be with me.


Ever waiting for the end, for this to die and the sky to fall below.
I cannot help but dread the possibility that this relationship will end, and it would be a monumental tragedy.


I grieve the loss of who I was in vain.
I'm mourning the loss of my past self and the futility of trying to be the person I once was.


My nights disintegrate into you.
My thoughts and dreams revolve around you, leaving no rest or relief from the overwhelming feelings I have for you.


Do you see me the way that I see you in other peoples eyes?
I wonder if you perceive me the same way I perceive you when I see how others perceive us.


Purple and true, I do this all for you.
Purple represents loyalty, and I demonstrate my loyalty to you by doing everything for you.


Why fall in love just to fall apart?
I'm contemplating the reason for the pain and heartbreak of falling in love if it will only end in separation.


And we all wilt and fade. Tragic and trite, we dissipate.
We all eventually wither away and disappear, in a sad and unremarkable way.


(That place between sleeping and awake. That half dreaming space, is where I'll always keep you.)
This is a reference to a quote from Peter Pan, and it suggests that even in the realm of dreams and imagination, the person will always be together.




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