Beneath The Surface
Days Like These Lyrics
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Were brought about by change in vain
Finding comfort in the falling of the rain
The rain
Cold days in April
Were brought about by rising tides
Finding comfort in the warmth we hold inside, inside
I find myself back home; don't know how I got there
And I feel like I'm stuck, I'm stuck inside
But the only thing I know, even though I don't you don't care
Is that my world's prepared to die
Cold days in April
Brisk winds and chills in the air
Does it feel like anyone cares?
Does anyone, does anyone care?
No one can hear my screams of pain
In the silence of today, the silence of today
The echo of my call will haunt them
Until I'm dead, until I'm dead
Cold days in April
The song Beneath the Surface by Days Like These talks about the feelings of loneliness, despair, and pain that one can feel despite being surrounded by people. The mention of cold days in April signifies that something has changed and this change has brought about these negative feelings. The first verse talks about finding comfort in the falling rain and warmth within, which could mean that the only source of solace is from within rather than external factors. The second verse talks about feeling stuck and uncertain, but the only thing the singer knows for sure is that their world is preparing to die. This could signify a feeling of hopelessness or an impending sense of doom.
The chorus talks about the feeling of being unheard and ignored, where the singer is screaming out in pain, but no one seems to care. The use of silence in the song further emphasizes this point, where even though there are people around, they are not listening. The last two lines of the chorus talk about the haunted echoes of the singer's cries staying until they are dead, which could signify that the feelings of pain and loneliness are deep-rooted and cannot be removed easily.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold days in April
The singer associates the bleakness of April with some unrewarding changes he has experienced.
Were brought about by change in vain
The changes that have occurred seem to have no positive effects hence the darkness of April.
Finding comfort in the falling of the rain
The singer seeks solace in the falling rain.
The rain
Further highlighting how the singer finds comfort in the falling rain.
Were brought about by rising tides
The conditions are getting worse and more suffocatingly difficult.
Finding comfort in the warmth we hold inside, inside
Despite the worsening conditions, the singer is finding some warmth in what he holds inside.
I find myself back home; don't know how I got there
The singer is in familiar surroundings but he isn't entirely sure how he ended up there.
And I feel like I'm stuck, I'm stuck inside
Whatever has happened has left the singer feeling trapped and powerless to escape the situation.
But the only thing I know, even though I don't you don't care
The singer accepts that no one understands or possibly even cares what he is going through.
Is that my world's prepared to die
The singer is facing a destructive end to the world he has built around himself due to the struggles he is experiencing.
Brisk winds and chills in the air
The cold, bleak April weather seems to symbolize the gloom and depression of the singer's life.
Does it feel like anyone cares?
The singer doesn't feel like there is anyone who understands or sympathizes with him.
Does anyone, does anyone care?
Repeating the question, highlighting the singer's increased feelings of isolation and abandonment.
No one can hear my screams of pain
Despite his cries for help, the singer is not being heard and his pain isn't being addressed.
In the silence of today, the silence of today
There is no noise, no response, only an unhelpful silence.
The echo of my call will haunt them
The lack of response or immediate acknowledgement of the singer's problem will leave a mark on those who should have been available to help.
Until I'm dead, until I'm dead
The singer is left feeling hopeless, like his screams won't be heard or his pain addressed until he is no more.
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Written by: ANGEL SANTIAGO, BRADLEY MACLEOD HARRISON, CHRISTOPHER JAMES APPLEGATE, DERRICK MILLER, MARK HOOVEN, RONALD CHRISTOPHER SEEGERS
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