Neptune's air
Flangers Lyrics

The lyrics to "Neptune's air" by Flangers are haunting and introspective, exploring themes of isolation, sickness, and a sense of being overwhelmed. The repetition of "I've been there before" adds a sense of déjà vu to the experience, as though the singer has gone through this pain or struggle multiple times.

The second line, "The air has been inhaled around," is somewhat ambiguous, but could perhaps be interpreted as referring to the way in which we all breathe in the same air and are affected by the same environmental factors. This could be seen as a metaphor for the way in which we are all connected, whether we like it or not.

The lines "I'm getting neurotic / A way of being sick / About the way we are all falling down" speak to the anxiety and worsening mental health that can arise when we feel like we're losing control or everything around us is crumbling. The repetition of "falling down" adds to the sense of helplessness and inevitability.

However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope: "But there still an access / Out to a place out there, anywhere / Getting there I'm breathing Neptune's Air." This suggests that there is a way out of the cycle of negativity and despair, but it requires accessing something beyond ourselves. Breathing "Neptune's Air" could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding new inspiration or tapping into a higher power.

The bridge offers a slightly different perspective, with the singer admitting "I'm not half the one I wish I was, I was." This vulnerability and admission of imperfection adds to the authenticity of the lyrics, and highlights that we are all flawed and struggling in some way.