Vortex
Golden Eels Lyrics
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and for awhile, you'll have to fight, to stay in the light
don't be afraid now, you'll find an answer
don't be afraid now, heaven's almost here
I saw a star fall in through the night, and I thought of you
now that you've gone, everything here isn't here
there's no problem, with going somewhere
when down in sorrow, is going nowhere
and if you swerve into the way of a world that's blue
don't be afraid now, you'll find an answer
don't be afraid now, heaven's almost here
The lyrics of Golden Eels' song Vortex convey an encouraging message to people facing dark times. The song uses celestial imagery with words like "star" and "heaven" to depict a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty. The lyrics acknowledge that there will be moments where everything seems cloudy and vague, but the singer encourages the listener to keep pushing for the light to pierce through the darkness. The idea of going somewhere when down in sorrow is going nowhere is interesting because often during trying times, people may feel like they are in a rut, and going on a journey can help clear the mind and provide some perspective.
Overall, the song invokes a sense of perseverance in the face of adversity. It is encouraging the listener to not give up and keep pushing through the trials they may be facing in life. The lyrics also seem to suggest that even when things seem impossible, or when we have lost someone we love, we must still be hopeful and believe that there is still more life left to live.
Line by Line Meaning
there will be days, and there will be nights, when your world is cloudy
You will experience both good and bad times where you will feel lost.
and for awhile, you'll have to fight, to stay in the light
You will have to put in effort to overcome the tough times and stay positive.
don't be afraid now, you'll find an answer
Do not be scared, you will eventually find a solution to your struggles.
don't be afraid now, heaven's almost here
Do not fear anything, as your happiness or resolution is near.
I saw a star fall in through the night, and I thought of you
I saw a sign of hope and thought about you during my dark times.
now that you've gone, everything here isn't here
Since you have left, everything around me feels incomplete.
there's no problem, with going somewhere
There is no issue in leaving your current situation for something better.
when down in sorrow, is going nowhere
Feeling sad and stuck in your current situation will not improve anything.
whatever you say, whatever you do, stay inside the vortex
No matter what you do, stay within the circle of positivity and hope.
and if you swerve into the way of a world that's blue
If you encounter negative situations, do not let them affect you.
don't be afraid now, you'll find an answer
Do not be scared, you will eventually find a solution to your struggles.
don't be afraid now, heaven's almost here
Do not fear anything, as your happiness or resolution is near.
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.