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Spirals Meet the Sea
Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers Lyrics
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crawling trains of fragile tribe
cry in me ironic fool
die in me for all the suns you have inside
tidal hate to childish love
swallow the serpent on your tongue
spit me out, a fish, a rape
Spit me out my name, drown it all in tidal rage
paint it all the same, colours meld to indifferent grey
wash my tears away, the serpent's abyss longs for me
drown my words in yours and wish I'd never been
The lyrics for Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers' "Spirals Meet the Sea" are dark and introspective, touching on themes of inner turmoil and self-destruction. The opening lines describe "spiral chains in neon light," setting a scene of claustrophobia and repetition. The "crawling trains of fragile tribe" suggest a sense of belonging to a group, but one that is ultimately frail and fleeting.
The use of the word "ironic" in the second line suggests a self-awareness of the destructive behavior, but despite this knowledge, the subject is unable to resist the urge to "die in me for all the suns you have inside." The following lines touch on the cyclical nature of emotions, as "tidal hate" gives way to "childish love." The use of the serpent as a symbolic motif suggests temptation and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
spiral chains in neon light
The never-ending cycle of events and routines taking place in modern cities and societies, represented by the bright and flashy lights of urban areas.
crawling trains of fragile tribe
People, like ants, going through their daily lives in a monotonous way without even realizing that they are part of a larger community or society.
cry in me ironic fool
The singer is both mocking and empathizing with someone who is feeling broken or overwhelmed, as if saying 'why cry when it is so futile.'
die in me for all the suns you have inside
The artist is asking for someone to let go of their inner light and energy to merge with them and become one with the universe.
tidal hate to childish love
The ups and downs of emotions that we experience, from anger and hate to pure innocence and love.
swallow the serpent on your tongue
The singer is challenging someone to confront their inner darkness and negativity.
spit me out, a fish, a rape
The singer feels trapped in a situation that they did not choose, like a fish caught in a net or a victim of a rape.
and love to drown in fading oils of drying lakes
The artist is expressing their desire to be surrounded by the melancholic beauty of a decaying world, as opposed to the superficial and transient 'neon lights' of modern society.
Spit me out my name, drown it all in tidal rage
The artist is asking whoever they are addressing to reject their identity and individuality and join them in a frenzy of emotions and energy.
paint it all the same, colours meld to indifferent grey
The artist is challenging the meaning of art and beauty, suggesting that everything fades into a homogenous and meaningless existence in the grand scheme of things.
wash my tears away, the serpent's abyss longs for me
The singer is looking for a way out of their personal suffering, and sees darkness and negativity as a way to feel alive and present again.
drown my words in yours and wish I'd never been
The artist is merging their existence with whoever they are addressing and letting go of their own identity, effectively 'erasing' themselves from existence.
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.