Crystal Caving
Darlingside Lyrics

The lyrics of Darlingside's "Crystal Caving" appear to offer a commentary on the impact of human activity on nature, and the ways in which the contemporary world has become increasingly fragmented, disconnected, and yet highly convenient. The opening line "Dial a light for a natural fade" seems to suggest an artificial, mechanized way of controlling our environment, as if the natural world is no longer something we experience organically, but something we can manipulate with technology. The line "Seasons can change" highlights both the cyclical nature of time and the fact that our planet is in flux due to climate change and human intervention. The reference to "menus scroll and the needs are met" points to the convenience culture that has characterized contemporary life, where everything is fast-paced and delivered on-demand with little regard for the long-term consequences.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Here nothing growing, crystal caving in the atmosphere; Everything's golden" in a hauntingly beautiful melody that seems to capture both the wonder and the fragility of our world. The line "Natural and the disasters, and everything after" once again implies that natural disasters are just as much a part of our world as the conveniences we take for granted. The phrase "On the hour, every hour, yes; At your convenience" feels like a commentary on the relentlessness of contemporary life, where we are always connected and always available, but perhaps at the cost of our own wellbeing. The final verse refers to the idea that individual actions can contribute to the bigger picture, as "one of many, and the many make the garden grow." Even as the world becomes more fragmented and disconnected, there is still a sense that we are all part of something greater, and that we have the power to effect change.