Solid
Eyes Adrift Lyrics

The song "Solid" by Eyes Adrift has a very introspective theme that ponders on the idea of one's existence in the world. The opening lines "Is what I am is a plastic man, Gazing out across a plastic land" create an image of a person who feels disconnected from the world around them. The use of repetition with the words "plastic" suggests that the world around them is artificial and lacking in any real meaning or depth. This is further reinforced by the line "And everyone is just a thing, Sit and listen to bells of plastic ring" which signifies that people are just mere objects in an artificial environment.

The lyrics then go on to reflect on the concept of individuality and creativity. The lines "And I'm a genius doing something wrong, Using real words in made up songs" indicate someone who is trying to express themselves through their art but is unsure if they are doing it the right way. They are using real words, but in a made-up manner that might not be universally accepted. The following lines "I could cut myself and nothing would come out, 'Cause the blood is frozen solid in my veins" represent the inability to express oneself fully, even when trying to do so. One can feel as though they are "frozen solid" with no emotional release, even when inflicting physical harm to themselves.

Finally, the song concludes with a tinge of melancholy. The lines "Touch my skin and know that I can feel, But I can't tell you if feeling's real" suggest that although the singer can feel, they are unsure if their emotions are genuine. The repetition of the chorus "I could cut myself and nothing would come out, 'Cause the blood is frozen solid in my veins, I should know by now that I could cut myself, 'Cause I'm solid and it's always been that way" reinforces the idea that the singer feels stuck in their current state of being and is unable to fully express themselves.