Gemini
Cursive Lyrics

In "Gemini" by Cursive, the singer reflects on his past actions and experiences, questioning where the control over his life has originated. The song starts with a vivid image of "crusted bloodstains" on the back of his neck, indicating a sense of physical and emotional pain. The mention of "concussed rhythms swelling in my bed" further emphasizes this point, as if the singer is unable to escape from the effects of the trauma he has experienced. Despite this, he is still questioning who has been dictating his every move and word, acknowledging the mistakes that have been made as a result.

As the song progresses, there is a shift in the singer's perception of their surroundings. "Something's shifting in this symmetry" and "something's missing in my memory" conveys a sense of confusion and chaos, as if the singer is losing their grasp on reality. They soon realize that somebody is building a monster, and the parts look a lot like theirs. The use of the "Gemini" repetition may relate to the duality of the monster and the singer's own identity, as in Gemini being the astrological symbol of the twins. In the end, the singer is left with a sense of transformation, with the old sun going to slumber, and the moon soon rising.