Reminiscence
Diluvium Lyrics

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In my time of need I wish for
This world to change its course
And I search and search for moments
That nothing will erase

I'm drowning but I'm patient
Like hope that never dies
I don't want to feel the breath of your anger

So close to my paradise

One step forward, nothing's in
Embrace the emptiness around me
Day by day I fall again
Into infinity of reasons,
But I remember...

And memories are whispering
Sad tunes from past decades
In my dreams I find my answers
But I forget them while I'm awake

Still drowning, not less patient
Looking for a way out

Withheld words and no explanation
All my failures are turning back

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Reminiscence by Diluvium talks about the desire for change in the world during the writer's time of need. They are searching for moments that are unforgettable and will stay with them forever. However, they are also drowning in their troubles but are patient in dealing with them. They don't want to feel the anger of others closely affecting their paradise, which is a metaphor for their state of mind.

The second verse goes on to talk about the feeling of emptiness that surrounds the writer. They fall into infinity of reasons, meaning that there are countless reasons for their troubled state of mind. However, they remember that the memories they have hold the key to their answers. But the sad truth is that while they dream, they can find their answers but forget them when they are awake.

The chorus talks about how the writer is still drowning, but they are not losing hope in finding a way out. They have words that they have been withholding and no clear explanation for themselves or others about their troubles. The failures that they have encountered are starting to come back and impact them once again.

Line by Line Meaning

In my time of need I wish for
When I am in need or desperate, all I can think of is hoping that things in this world will go a different or better way

This world to change its course
I want this world to change or alter its direction, so that life can become easier and better for everyone

And I search and search for moments
I relentlessly hunt for memories or events that I can hold on to, which help console me or provide comfort during difficult times

That nothing will erase
I seek such moments or memories that are strong and powerful enough to remain with me forever and cannot be easily forgotten or lost

I'm drowning but I'm patient
I am struggling to cope and feel overwhelmed or underwater, but I am still waiting calmly as if in hope

Like hope that never dies
This is similar to endless optimism or confidence in something, even in dark or hopeless scenarios

I don't want to feel the breath of your anger
I am fearful of feeling the impact of someone else's negativity, criticism or resentment

So close to my paradise
I feel that I am very close to reaching or achieving my ideal life, but the tension or hostility of others is hindering that progress

One step forward, nothing's in
Despite making some progress, I don't seem to be moving forward in any real way, and my efforts seem vain and futile

Embrace the emptiness around me
I attempt to accept or cope with the emptiness or loneliness that I feel within and around me

Day by day I fall again
Everyday, I experience a recurrence of my struggles, and things always seem to get worse

Into infinity of reasons,
I spiral down into unending negativity or despair, which is fueled by countless reasons or causes

But I remember...
Despite all of this, I still hold on to certain memories or thoughts that keep me going

And memories are whispering
I am reminded of my past experiences or memories, which seem to speak to me in soft, quiet tones

Sad tunes from past decades
The memories have a melancholic or sad quality, and relate to things or events that occurred many years ago

In my dreams I find my answers
When I dream at night, I sometimes discover answers or solutions to my problems or struggles

But I forget them while I'm awake
However, when I wake up, I am unable to recall those solutions or ideas that I discovered in my dreams

Still drowning, not less patient
I am still struggling and overwhelmed, but my sense of hope and patience has not faded or diminished

Looking for a way out
I am actively searching for a solution or a way to escape my difficult circumstances

Withheld words and no explanation
I am keeping my thoughts or feelings inside me, and not sharing them with others, nor do I have any explanation for my situation

All my failures are turning back
All of the mistakes, shortcomings or failures I've experienced in my life seem to be catching up with me and reflecting back on my current struggles

Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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