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The Fire
Grey Matters Lyrics
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Thinking of you, and thinking of me, it's a suicide pain,
But just without taking the pills, as I turn my head
To the side where you were, well I swear I can see
You just like before, and as I clench my hands,
To wake myself up before sleeping.
Am I damned now to pray that I'm somewhere
Crossroads that I cannot take, and it's taken the
Best part of everything I ever had, and it's out of
My hands, and my hands are on fire, and I will
Be somewhere but not there today...
I catch my breath as I picture your face, every
Smile that you gave me is somehow replaced by
This permanent nightmare, that I've never
Seen met before, and your making me crawl and
Your making me sweat just to break through that
Centre, my bitter regret, it's not leaving me slowly
The faster I run it's behind me...
The lyrics of Grey Matters's song "The Fire" evoke a sense of intense emotional pain and struggle. The singer refuses to simply give in to despair and sleep without acknowledging the presence of their lost love. The line "it's a suicide pain, but just without taking the pills" suggests that the pain they feel is akin to the agony of contemplating suicide, yet they are determined to stay alive.
The mention of turning the head to the side where the person used to be indicates a longing for their presence. The singer swears they can still see them there, reminiscent of the bittersweet memories that haunt their mind. The clenching of hands signifies a desperate attempt to stay awake and not let the pain overwhelm them, as they yearn for waking reality rather than the dreams that might bring solace but also deepen their agony.
The lyrics also introduce themes of being trapped and at a crossroads. Feeling damned, the singer prays in a place they cannot reach, symbolizing a metaphorical distance from their desired state of being. They stand in silence, unable to make a decision, torn between different paths that might lead them away from their suffering. The pain has consumed the best part of their life, leaving them feeling helpless and out of control, as depicted by the image of their hands on fire.
In the second verse, the singer catches their breath, suggesting a momentary respite from the turmoil. However, even in this small reprieve, the memories of their lost love pervade their thoughts. The mention of smiles being replaced by a permanent nightmare signifies the overwhelming sadness and darkness that now permeate their existence. The center, representing their core and sense of self, becomes a battleground of crawling and sweating, as they struggle to break free from the grip of regret. The faster they run, the more their regrets chase them, indicating that escaping the pain seems impossible.
Overall, "The Fire" is a poignant exploration of pain, loss, and the psychological torment that can accompany the absence of someone deeply cherished. It reveals the internal struggle of a person desperately trying to resist succumbing to despair and seeking a way to heal their wounded soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I will not lay down and just go to sleep, without
I refuse to give up or surrender without a fight, not even in my sleep
Thinking of you, and thinking of me, it's a suicide pain
The pain of contemplating our past and present relationship feels like a slow act of self-destruction
But just without taking the pills, as I turn my head
Although I don't resort to physical means like taking pills, I still feel the weight of despair
To the side where you were, well I swear I can see
I can't help but imagine seeing you by my side, as if you were still here
You just like before, and as I clench my hands
You appear to me exactly like you were in the past, triggering a strong emotional response
To wake myself up before sleeping
I try to snap out of this state of mind before succumbing to sleep and its associated dreams or nightmares
Am I damned now to pray that I'm somewhere
Do I find myself in a situation where I'm forced to hope to be in a place
That I cannot be? And, I'm standing in silence at
I am unable to reach that place, and I find myself standing in silence
Crossroads that I cannot take, and it's taken the
Facing options I can't choose from, and it has taken away
Best part of everything I ever had, and it's out of
The most valuable aspect of everything I've ever possessed, and it's beyond
My hands, and my hands are on fire, and I will
My control, and my control is causing immense pain, but I will
Be somewhere but not there today...
Exist or go on, but not in the place I truly desire to be
I catch my breath as I picture your face, every
I pause and take in a breath as I imagine your face, each
Smile that you gave me is somehow replaced by
Happy expression you once provided is now substituted with
This permanent nightmare, that I've never
This unending state of horror, something I've never
Seen met before, and your making me crawl and
Experienced or encountered, and you're forcing me to move slowly and laboriously
Your making me sweat just to break through that
You're causing me to perspire in order to overcome
Centre, my bitter regret, it's not leaving me slowly
The core of my being, filled with remorse, is not gradually escaping from me
The faster I run it's behind me...
No matter how quickly I try to escape, it relentlessly pursues me
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Anthony Wilkey
Great video covering an important subject in a beautifully creative way!
Gracyn's Science Lab
This is very cool, and such an important topic! I've actually seen this face painting before. I am also apart of the face and body painter community! Thumbs up!
Rick Rbm_New_Age
Great work, wondering will you touch on the possible influences of Archon Mind Parasites?
Jenny Stock
Really cool project Daisy! What's next for this?
Grey Matters
Work on raising the funding the final film... please help us share the link! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/greymatters-depression--2#/