The Negative
Globelamp Lyrics
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She told me to buy a piece of black onyx
to block out the negative
I didn't know that would be the last advice
that would escape from her lips
answers are just questions killing time
why do you cry when the heron flies over
the moon lit lake?
are tears watercolors disguised to paint
the landscape?
my plans are changing
my plans are changing
my plans are changing
I'm blocking out the negative
old souls are living in younger bodies
that don't grow old and cannot go to the
birthday party
you can't control what you don't understand
the mystery will always have an upper hand
answers are just questions killing time
and time is a dimension that I can't find
why do you cry when the heron flies over
the moon lit lake?
are tears watercolors disguised to paint
the landscape?
my plans are changing
my plans are changing
my plans are changing
I'm blocking out the negative
of how much she had left to give
I'm blocking out the negative
of how much she has left to give
la la la la
la la la la la
la la la la la
la la la
la la la la
la la la la la
la la la la la
la la la - la la la
la la la laaaa
The song "The Negative" by Globelamp seems to be about grief and coping with the loss of a loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer was given advice by the person they lost before they passed away - to buy a black onyx to block out the negative. This advice becomes especially poignant as it was the last advice that they received from them.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their loss and is searching for answers that they may never fully understand. They question why they cry when they see a heron fly over a moonlit lake and wonder if tears are just disguised watercolors used to paint a landscape. These metaphors create a vivid image that highlights the emotional pain that the singer is experiencing.
The repeated phrase, "my plans are changing", seems to suggest that the singer is finding it difficult to adjust to this loss and is having to make changes to their life plans as a result of it. The phrase "blocking out the negative" is repeated throughout the song and seems to suggest that the singer is actively trying to push away negative thoughts and emotions related to the loss.
Overall, the song highlights the complex emotions that come with grief and loss, as well as the difficulty of coming to terms with something that cannot be fully understood.
Line by Line Meaning
She told me to buy a piece of black onyx
She advised me to purchase a black onyx to shield myself from negativity
to block out the negative
to prevent negative energy from affecting me
I didn't know that would be the last advice
I was unaware that her suggestion would be her last words to me
that would escape from her lips
that she would ever say to me
answers are just questions killing time
solutions are only delaying what needs to be addressed
and time is a dimension that I can't find
time is elusive and challenging to comprehend
why do you cry when the heron flies over
why does the sight of a heron elicit sorrow from you
the moon lit lake?
when it glides over a body of water under the moon's glow?
are tears watercolors disguised to paint
perhaps tears are artistic expressions used to convey
the landscape?
one's understanding of their surroundings?
my plans are changing
my intentions are evolving
my plans are changing
my goals are in a constant state of flux
my plans are changing
my aspirations are ever-shifting
I'm blocking out the negative
I am rebuffing all negativity
old souls are living in younger bodies
experienced individuals inhabit youthful forms
that don't grow old and cannot go to the
which do not age and are unable to attend
birthday party
a celebration of the passage of time
you can't control what you don't understand
anything incomprehensible is beyond control
the mystery will always have an upper hand
mysteries and enigmas will always reign supreme
of how much she had left to give
of the untapped potential she was unable to utilize
of how much she has left to give
of the sheer amount of untapped potential she has yet to unleash
la la la la
musical sounds
la la la la la
musical sounds
la la la la la
musical sounds
la la la
musical sounds
la la la laaa
musical sounds
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yoshia The Village Seer
Possibly one of my most fave song and videos of Globelamps, You can tell there was a lot of work put into this. Stunning effects, Globelamp really puts out talent. Speaks to me in many ways, Absolutely beautiful. ❤
David Press
I will love this song forever!!
Bruce Earl
Profound, beautiful music; profound, beautiful soul.
Tamara Tardy
"Answers are just Questions killing time! Time is a dimension I can't find. You can't control what you don't understand, The Mystery will always have the upper hand"... Brilliant Lyrics, Vocals, Composition and Video's (love the color glitter water, kaleidoscope/ lighting, nature/rainbows and you) <3
Globelamp
<3
Yanira Borjas Sandoval
Me encanta!!!
lining hoder
Lovely!!!
Eva Gargatte
intense, moving, beautiful <3
Hunter Del Toro
I love this song
David Press
Just played this twice in a row!!! Thanks for making this song.