Theme
Dorsal Lyrics
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Just look for me when I implode
Just take my voice and disguise me
Arousing hymns that I don't wanna hear
I can't just sit here in wonder
I'll go out and find this town
Where we can grow with each other
Heal me and as I heal you
I got no money to lift off
So they'll keep me underground
Back to dance with the sun man
Where it gets so much easier
Waterfalls
Feel my flow
All I know
Feels like a waterfall
In "Theme," Dorsal explores themes of self-discovery, escape, and finding solace in connection with others. The first two lines suggest a longing for release and liberation. The singer questions if heaven will be found once they let go of their current circumstances. However, they acknowledge that they can be found by others when they implode, metaphorically implying a desire for someone to see through their struggles and offer support.
In the next stanza, the singer expresses a desire for anonymity and escape through the metaphor of disguising their voice. They refer to hymns that arouse them, but not in a positive way - potentially alluding to the unwanted reminders or memories that they encounter. The following lines hint at a restless spirit, unwilling to stay stagnant in wonder. They seek to venture out into the world and discover a place where growth and healing can occur together.
The next section conveys a sense of limitation and being trapped. The singer reveals their lack of financial means to escape their current situation, suggesting a metaphorical underground existence. However, they express a determination to return to a place where they can dance with the sun, metaphorically symbolizing joy and freedom. They believe that in this place, life becomes easier, indicating a pursuit of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Is heaven there when I let go
Will I find a sense of peace and happiness when I release my attachments and surrender control
Just look for me when I implode
Please be there for me when I experience a collapse or breakdown
Just take my voice and disguise me
Silence my true self and mask my identity
Arousing hymns that I don't wanna hear
Playing melodies that evoke emotions I'd rather avoid
I can't just sit here in wonder
I cannot remain stagnant in a state of curiosity and contemplation
I'll go out and find this town
I will explore and discover this place
Where we can grow with each other
A space where we can develop and flourish in our connection
Heal me and as I heal you
Let us support and heal each other simultaneously
I got no money to lift off
I lack the financial means to elevate or escape my current circumstances
So they'll keep me underground
Hence, others will confine and restrict me to lower levels or unfavorable conditions
Back to dance with the sun man
Returning to engage and rejoice with the personification of the sun's energy
Where it gets so much easier
A place where life becomes significantly less challenging
Waterfalls
The natural phenomenon of cascading water
Feel my flow
Experience the smooth and powerful movement of my creative energy
All I know
The only thing I am certain of
Feels like a waterfall
It resembles the sensation of a waterfall, overwhelming and immersive
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Dave Lancaster
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