Capsize
Ephemera Lyrics


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Do you think the speed is good
Are we moving like we should?
We are sailing without breeze
Anything to keep the peace

What to do, what to pray,
What to fear, what to say....
What to think, what to break,
What to hope for, what to take....
When it seems so far away

Do you think the speed is good
Are we moving like we should?
We are drifting without stream
Anything to keep the dream

What to do, what to pray,
What to fear, what to say....
What to think, what to break,
What to hope for, what to take....

What to do, what to pray,
What to fear, what to say....
What to think, what to break,
What to hope for, what to take....
When it seems so far away

Do you think we'll ever be back there
Where we used to love and care?
Drowning slowly without water




Anything can turn us over
(repeat)

Overall Meaning

In Ephemera's song "Capsize," the lyrics suggest a feeling of unease and uncertainty. The repetition of the question "Do you think the speed is good, are we moving like we should?" indicates a lack of direction or concern over whether they are progressing in the right way. The line "We are sailing without breeze, anything to keep the peace," reinforces the idea that they are moving aimlessly without guidance. The lyrics also suggest a struggle with decision making, with the repeated phrases "What to do, what to pray, what to fear, what to say, what to think, what to break, what to hope for, what to take," indicating a feeling of being overwhelmed with choices.


The second verse shifts slightly to "We are drifting without stream, anything to keep the dream." Here, the lyrics suggest a lack of support or structure, but a desire to hold onto their aspirations. The repetition of the previous line emphasizes the desperation in keeping their dreams alive. The final verse adds a hint of nostalgia, as the lyrics wonder if they will ever be able to return to a time when they were more content and caring towards each other. The line "Drowning slowly without water, anything can turn us over" creates a sense of impending danger, as they are at risk of capsizing despite not being in direct peril.


Overall, the lyrics of "Capsize" suggest a feeling of being lost without purpose or direction, and a struggle to make decisions and hold onto dreams. The repeated phrases and shifts in language create a sense of confusion and desperation, while the final verse adds a layer of nostalgia and danger.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you think the speed is good
Are we making progress at the right pace?


Are we moving like we should?
Are we headed in the right direction?


We are sailing without breeze
We are navigating without any external help


Anything to keep the peace
We are doing whatever it takes to avoid conflict


What to do, what to pray,
What actions should we take, what should we ask for help with


What to fear, what to say....
What should we be scared of, what should we communicate


What to think, what to break,
What thoughts and beliefs should we hold or let go of


What to hope for, what to take....
What should our aspirations be, what should we accept


When it seems so far away
When the goal feels remote


We are drifting without stream
We are aimlessly moving without any direction or guidance


Anything to keep the dream
We are doing what it takes to hold onto our aspirations


Do you think we'll ever be back there
Do you think we'll ever return to a better time


Where we used to love and care?
When we had love and affection for each other


Drowning slowly without water
Slowly suffocating even though there's no real threat


Anything can turn us over
Anything can make us lose our balance and tip over




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