Speechless
Faded Paper Figures Lyrics


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I've been trying to watch this thing,
But the truth is truth is a bit obscene.
If they said "everything,"
Then they lied.

And at the fall fire line
They bought time
On your TV screen
So some white-haired guy
Can give speeches
On and on and on through the night.

And if you're watching again
(I don't know now)
It's not half as strange as it's been
(or will be).

Channel 66 and I still can't see
What the things they said
Have to do with "free."
If we left everything,
We'd be fine.

At the last free side
I brought my revelation dream
Of a gun-less sky
And I gave speeches
On and on and on through the night.

We missed the last peace train
We've gone insane
A radiation cloud starts to rain
And you hear speeches
On and on and on through the next fire line
They'll buy more time
On your TV screen
So some white-haired guy




Can give speeches
On and on and on through the night.

Overall Meaning

The opening line, "I've been trying to watch this thing, but the truth is truth is a bit obscene" suggests a sense of disillusionment with the world. The singer is trying to make sense of what is happening around them, but the harsh reality of the situation is too much to bear. The following lines mention a vague statement that "they" said "everything," but it turns out to be a lie. This could refer to politicians or the media, who often make big promises that never come to fruition.


The song then takes on a more specific focus, as it references a "fall fire line" and "channel 66." These could be interpreted as references to news coverage of a major event or disaster. The singer is questioning the relevance of the speeches given by politicians or experts, wondering why they don't seem to be helping the situation. The lyrics become more urgent as they mention a "last free side" and a "radiation cloud."


Overall, "Speechless" seems to be a commentary on the political and social climate of the world. The singer is frustrated with the lies and empty promises of those in power, and feels helpless to make a change. The repeated mentions of speeches suggest a sense of futility - even when people are talking, nothing good seems to be happening. The song ends with a bleak prediction that more speeches will be given in the future, as more crises occur.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been trying to watch this thing,
I have been attempting to pay attention to this particular issue,


But the truth is truth is a bit obscene.
However, the reality is considered off-putting and unpleasant.


If they said "everything",
If these individuals had promised to do absolutely everything,


Then they lied.
Then they were not truthful in their claims.


And at the fall fire line
At this point of decline,


They bought time
They attempted to stall,


On your TV screen
Appearing on the television screen,


So some white-haired guy
Thus, a man with gray hair


Can give speeches
Was able to present speeches


On and on and on through the night.
Continuing the speeches repetitively throughout the entire evening.


And if you're watching again
If you happen to be watching once more


(I don't know now)
(I am uncertain at this point)


It's not half as strange as it's been
The situation is currently less bizarre than it previously was


(or will be).
(or perhaps will become in the future).


Channel 66 and I still can't see
Even though I have changed the channel to 66, I am still unable to comprehend


What the things they said
The meaning of the topics that were discussed during the speeches


Have to do with "free."
Connected with the concept of freedom


If we left everything,
If we were to abandon absolutely everything,


We'd be fine.
We would manage or cope adequately.


At the last free side
During the final location of freedom,


I brought my revelation dream
I conveyed my idea of a sudden realization or epiphany


Of a gun-less sky
Regarding a sky free of firearms


And I gave speeches
Then I presented speeches


On and on and on through the night.
Persistently continuing to speak throughout the night.


We missed the last peace train
We failed to catch the final opportunity for peace


We've gone insane
We have become irrational


A radiation cloud starts to rain
A hazardous radioactive cloud begins to fall as precipitation


And you hear speeches
And you become subjected to speeches once again


On and on and on through the next fire line
Continuing the speeches repeatedly while moving toward another moment of crisis


They'll buy more time
The policymakers will attempt to stall a little longer


On your TV screen,
Broadcasting through the television screen,


So some white-haired guy
Thus, a man with gray hair


Can give speeches
Was able to present speeches


On and on and on through the night.
Repetitively continuing the speeches throughout the entire evening.




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