Isolation
E.O.R Lyrics


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He got up from his desk
And stepped out of his office
But Stanley simply couldn't handle the pressure

What if he had to make a decision
What if a crucial outcome fell under his responsibility
He had never been trained for that
No, this couldn't go anywhere but badly

The thing to do now Stanley thought to himself
Is to wait




Never in all his years at the company had this happened
This complete isolation

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics from E.O.R's song Isolation describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by the responsibilities and pressures of a corporate job. Stanley, the subject of the song, is unable to handle the stress of potentially having to make a crucial decision and feels completely unprepared for it. Rather than face the situation head-on, he retreats into isolation and decides to wait it out.


The lyrics highlight the idea of a lack of training or support for employees in the face of high-pressure situations. Stanley is not properly equipped to handle the responsibility he has been given and feels alone in his struggle. The line "Never in all his years at the company had this happened" adds to this feeling of helplessness, as Stanley feels that he has no example or precedent to follow in this situation.


Overall, the lyrics of Isolation convey a sense of isolation and helplessness in the face of overwhelming pressure and responsibility. The song reflects on the impact of corporate culture on individuals and the need for adequate support and training for employees to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

He got up from his desk
Stanley physically stood up from his workstation


And stepped out of his office
Leaving his office, he exited the room


But Stanley simply couldn't handle the pressure
The pressure was too much for Stanley to bear


What if he had to make a decision
Stanley was worried about making critical decisions


What if a crucial outcome fell under his responsibility
Stanley was concerned about bearing the responsibility of important outcomes


He had never been trained for that
Stanley was not prepared to handle such situations


No, this couldn't go anywhere but badly
Stanley believed the only possible outcome was failure


The thing to do now Stanley thought to himself
Stanley contemplated the next course of action


Is to wait
Stanley decided to wait for instructions


Never in all his years at the company had this happened
Stanley had never experienced such isolation while working for the company


This complete isolation
The isolation he felt at the moment was overwhelming




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Written by: Sean Barnwell, Shawn Brookbank

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