Released in Summer 2019, the driving, angular melancholy of Songs for Strangers saw Flycatcher develop their song-craft through cohesive arrangements and vulnerable, immersive lyrics.
Death Trap
Flycatcher Lyrics
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cnd I can't get a read on myself yet
It's not hard to be afraid
But it's not easy at the same time
cnd I don't wanna be the one who falls apart
So, for your sake I'll lie here wide awake
cnd we'll pontificate about the things we thought we forgot
I'm still lonely a lot
You save me from myself
Holding on to something I don't miss
I don't remember what it is or how it got there but it's still in my back pocket and it shows
When I go walking outside and find the cardinal in the dogwood hasn't crashed into my windshield
ct least not yet
You save me from myself
I can't help but feel this way
You keep me sane you push the dark away
Yeah, I know I make it worse and yeah it hurts that much
Just to know I make it worse it's never obvious
You save me from myself
I can't help but feel this way
You keep me sane you push the dark away
The lyrics to Flycatcher's song "Death Trap" delve into themes of inner turmoil, fear, loneliness, and the saving grace of someone who provides comfort and stability.
The first stanza portrays the singer's struggle with their own thoughts and emotions. They express being overwhelmed by suicidal tendencies and feeling unsure about their own identity. The line "It's not hard to be afraid, but it's not easy at the same time" reflects the complexity of their inner turmoil. They also express a fear of falling apart and emphasize their determination not to let that happen. The singer tells their listener that they will stay awake and engage in deep discussions about forgotten things to distract themselves from their loneliness.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that the person they are speaking to has been a source of salvation for them. They attribute their preservation to this individual, indicating that they have been saved from their own destructive tendencies. The lyrics suggest that the singer clings onto something they don't necessarily miss or remember, but it provides a sense of security that becomes evident when they venture outside and witness the cardinal and dogwood tree without an expected collision.
The second stanza repeats the chorus, emphasizing the saving grace that the person brings. The singer recognizes that they contribute to making things worse and acknowledges the pain it causes them to know this. However, it is not always obvious how they exacerbate their own struggles.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer again acknowledges that they cannot help feeling the way they do. The person they are addressing is credited with keeping them sane and pushing away the darkness that threatens to consume them.
Overall, "Death Trap" delves into the inner battles of the singer, their reliance on someone for support, and their internal struggle against their own destructive tendencies. It explores feelings of fear, loneliness, and the role that another person plays in helping them navigate their darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Suicidal tendencies on what the worlds supposed to be
Feeling overwhelmed by the expectations and pressures of the world
cnd I can't get a read on myself yet
Struggling to understand one's own thoughts and emotions
It's not hard to be afraid
Fear comes naturally
But it's not easy at the same time
Overcoming fear is challenging
cnd I don't wanna be the one who falls apart
Trying to avoid breaking down
So, for your sake I'll lie here wide awake
Staying awake and alert for the sake of someone else
cnd we'll pontificate about the things we thought we forgot
Reflecting and discussing forgotten memories or thoughts
I'm still lonely a lot
Feeling lonely frequently
You save me from myself
Finding salvation or support from someone else
Holding on to something I don't miss
Keeping a hold of something even though it brings no joy
I don't remember what it is or how it got there but it's still in my back pocket and it shows
Having something forgotten or unresolved that still affects one's life
When I go walking outside and find the cardinal in the dogwood hasn't crashed into my windshield
Being relieved when things don't go wrong or end in disaster
ct least not yet
Suggesting that the disaster may still happen
I can't help but feel this way
Unable to control or change one's feelings
You keep me sane you push the dark away
Finding stability and positivity through someone's support
Yeah, I know I make it worse and yeah it hurts that much
Acknowledging personal contribution to worsening situations and the resulting pain
Just to know I make it worse it's never obvious
Realizing that one's negative impact may go unnoticed by others
You save me from myself
Being rescued or supported by someone else
I can't help but feel this way
Unable to control or change one's feelings
You keep me sane you push the dark away
Finding stability and positivity through someone's support
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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