Spiral
Flyte Lyrics


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Stretched out, undone
Two Shadows in a setting sun
Slowed up, unwound
Unravelled on the rolling ground
We are tumbling
We are churning in eternal paradigm
Our worlds expands
And still no matter where I stand

Whatever I do
I spiral down to you
Whatever I do
I spiral down to you

We bore our scars
We dove into a lake of stars
Each ring of smoke
Inhaling every word you spoke
We spread our ashes
And then someone lit another cigarette
Some higher power comes calling in the final hour

Whatever I do
I spiral down to you




Whatever I do
I spiral down to you

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Flyte's song Spiral create an image of two individuals watching the sun set, tangled and undone, unraveling on the rolling ground. The song seems to describe a deep connection or compulsion between two people, which has left them tumbling and churning in an eternal paradigm. The lyrics suggest that no matter how much our world expands, and no matter where one stands, everything they do leads them to spiral down to the other person. The powerful imagery in the lyrics suggests that this connection is both beautiful and dangerous, like a lake of stars in which the two individuals have dived, bearing their scars.


The chorus "Whatever I do, I spiral down to you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of their relationship. The song seems to suggest that regardless of how much time might have passed or where they are in life, they will always be tethered to each other. The idea of spiraling is a powerful and recurring motif in the song's lyrics, implying an endless cycle of attraction and repulsion between the two individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Stretched out, undone
Feeling exhausted and defeated


Two Shadows in a setting sun
Two figures standing together in the fading light of day


Slowed up, unwound
Finally taking a moment to relax and let go


Unravelled on the rolling ground
Falling apart on the unstable, shifting earth


We are tumbling
Uncontrollable and chaotic movement


We are churning in eternal paradigm
Continuously caught in the same pattern of life


Our worlds expands
Our experiences broaden our perspectives


And still no matter where I stand
Despite everything that changes, one thing remains constant


Whatever I do
No matter what actions I take


I spiral down to you
I always end up back with you


We bore our scars
We have endured pain and carry the marks with us


We dove into a lake of stars
We became lost in a world of beauty and wonder


Each ring of smoke
Every puff of a cigarette as a moment of reflection


Inhaling every word you spoke
Taking in and cherishing every message communicated


We spread our ashes
We let go of the past and moved on


And then someone lit another cigarette
But we couldn't escape the temptation to repeat old habits


Some higher power comes calling in the final hour
We will eventually face a higher power in our final moments




Writer(s): Will Taylor, Nicholas Hill, Jon Supran, Sam Berridge

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CM


on Losing You

This is the saddest song I’ve ever heard. Makes me want to cry, but I can’t get it out of my head.

Miko Supran


on We Are The Rain

There is a mistake in your information. This UK band Flyte was formed in 2013. You are mixing them up with another band which is also called Flyte.

Louie Josifat


on Light Me Up

Genial :3

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