Powder
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It came to me, earlier, every sin I fought so well
And now the past has left me guilty
Every day, every hour, every moment, torture me now
Our consciousness numbs what we need to see

After this came and wore me out
I fell from within my soul still in doubt
I′m tired now my head is caving in
So now I know what is needed to hear
Everything I thought was clear
The memories I hold still kill me

And now, you're living in an off ramp
And everything is offset
Every years been all out
Every breath is strained

Every thought, every shout, every motion carried out
Can′t change the way our history needs to be
My perception has blurred, has left me here




Without much hope and covered in fear
I'm at the helm, still I am trying to steer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Feedback's song "Powder" explore the weight of guilt and the overwhelming feelings of regret and despair that accompany it. The singer reflects on past mistakes and the way they haunt him in every moment, torturing his every thought and decision. He admits that his consciousness has numbed him to what he needs to see, suggesting that he has been avoiding confronting the truth about his actions.


The second verse continues the theme of regret and despair, suggesting that the weight of guilt is so heavy that it has caused the singer to fall from within. He is tired and his head is caving in, and he knows that he needs to hear something that will help him to process his feelings. However, even though he thought he had a clear understanding of what happened, the memories he holds still kill him.


The final verse seems to suggest that the singer's guilt may be tied to a larger societal issue. He describes the world around him as "offset" and suggests that everything is strained and out of balance. He also implies that history cannot be changed, suggesting that the guilt he feels may be tied to something that he cannot undo. However, he remains determined to try to steer things in the right direction, even if it seems like a hopeless task. Overall, the song presents a powerful exploration of the weight of guilt and the struggle to come to terms with one's past actions.


Line by Line Meaning

It came to me, earlier, every sin I fought so well
I am reminded of every mistake I made in my past, despite my efforts to avoid them.


And now the past has left me guilty
I feel a heavy burden of guilt from my actions in the past.


Every day, every hour, every moment, torture me now
I am constantly haunted by my past mistakes, causing me intense emotional pain.


Our consciousness numbs what we need to see
Our awareness of past mistakes sometimes prevents us from recognizing what we need to do to move forward in a positive direction.


After this came and wore me out
This experience has exhausted me.


I fell from within my soul still in doubt
I am deeply uncertain about myself and my actions.


I′m tired now my head is caving in
I am emotionally and mentally exhausted.


So now I know what is needed to hear
I have a better understanding of what I need to hear in order to heal and move forward.


Everything I thought was clear
My previous understanding of what was happening or what I needed has been proven wrong or incomplete.


The memories I hold still kill me
The painful memories of my past still have a strong emotional impact on me.


And now, you're living in an off ramp
You are currently in a difficult or undesirable situation.


And everything is offset
Things are not going as planned or desired.


Every year's been all out
Each year has been full of challenges and struggles.


Every breath is strained
Every moment is difficult and stressful.


Every thought, every shout, every motion carried out
Every action, whether big or small, has a significant impact on our lives and those around us.


Can't change the way our history needs to be
We cannot undo the past or how it has affected us, but we can choose how we move forward from here.


My perception has blurred, has left me here
My understanding of the situation has become unclear, and this has left me feeling lost and confused.


Without much hope and covered in fear
I am feeling hopeless and anxious about the future.


I'm at the helm, still I am trying to steer
I am in control of my life and am working hard to navigate through difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.




Writer(s): Marc Klein, Ross Douglas

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