Autumn
Grieves Lyrics

Woke up in a cold sweat
The singer woke up feeling anxious and distressed.

Alone where the ghost slept
The singer feels isolated and alone in a place that feels haunted by past memories or experiences.

I never thought I was the type
The singer is surprised that they are experiencing these feelings, as they never thought they would be the kind of person to feel this way.

I would have took the frost but I must have made it obvious
The artist is willing to endure difficult situations, but their vulnerability must be apparent to others because they keep getting hurt.

Cause every time it happens I'm the one who gets the bite
The artist is always the one who suffers the consequences of their actions or vulnerability.

Fading like the lights on the last bus out of here
The singer feels like they are disappearing or fading away, just like the lights of a bus leaving a deserted area.

Kicking up dust disappear into the night
The singer wants to disappear and leave behind everything that is causing them pain or distress.

Nothing lasts forever
The artist acknowledges that everything is temporary and will eventually come to an end.

But judging by the weather
The artist is using the weather as a metaphor for the current state of their life or situation.

I'm starting to get a sick feeling that it might
The artist is beginning to worry that their situation or feelings will last longer than expected and they may never find peace or happiness.

And I don't want to fight you anymore Benjamin
The singer addresses someone named Benjamin and admits that they no longer want to engage in conflict with them.

It's a plague
The artist is describing their situation as a disease or affliction that is causing them harm.

A lose-lose situation in a maze with a crazed man chasing the kid in me with a blade
The singer feels trapped in a situation where there is no positive outcome, and is being pursued by a dangerous individual.

That's too proud to ever admit he's afraid
The singer is someone who is too prideful to acknowledge their own fear or vulnerability.

So pile the rocks on me
The singer is willing to be burdened by the weight of their situation or problems.

I don't know what to say
The artist feels helpless and unsure of what to do or say.

The whole worlds' watching but I don't think they relate
The artist feels like they are being watched or judged by others, but doesn't believe they can understand or empathize with their situation.

I was right where I landed, Simple and plain
The singer is describing their circumstances as straightforward and uncomplicated, and that they ended up where they are by chance.

Another victim of the sickle and the flame
The singer is describing themselves as a victim of some dangerous force that is causing them harm or distress.

The flame blows out
The artist's hope or will to continue is dwindling.

Won't ever see it coming
The artist feels like they will be blindsided by whatever unfortunate event is about to happen.

Funny how
The artist is acknowledging the irony or absurdity of their situation.

This is all I ever wanted
The singer realizes that what they thought they wanted is not what they wanted at all.

Was the price you paid
The artist is describing the cost or consequences of pursuing their desires.

When you try to cross a river without drowning
The singer is using the metaphor of crossing a river to describe the difficulty of overcoming obstacles or challenges without being overwhelmed by them.

Fell asleep with my bones cold
The singer went to sleep feeling cold, uncomfortable and vulnerable.

Blowing smoke through a froze throat
The singer is smoking to try and soothe their tense or constricted throat.

Trying to focus on the flash
The artist is attempting to focus on something to distract themselves from their current situation.

I would of grabbed the whip But they must have seen me coming Cause no matter what I do I always seem to catch the lash
The artist is continuously experiencing pain or punishment, even when they try to avoid it or take control of their situation.

Painting with the ash left sitting at the base of what I used to be
The singer is creating something new or expressive out of the remnants of their past self.

Pretty familiar with as home
The singer is describing their past or old self as something that was once comfortable or familiar to them.

I don't know if fate's trying to kill me Or teach me how to grow
The artist is uncertain whether their circumstances are designed to harm them or to help them learn and mature.

But either way it's got me feeling hopeless
The artist's uncertainty and confusion is causing them to feel helpless and without hope.

And I don't want to climb this tattered up rope anymore
The artist is unwilling to continue struggling or making an effort in a situation that seems beyond repair or resolution.

Sick of thinking I'ma fall
The singer is tired of anticipating failure or disappointment.

The Devil's greatest trick was convincing the world he never existed
The artist is making a reference to a common saying, that the most dangerous thing that the devil can do is convince people that he doesn't exist.

And mine was a broken crystal ball
The singer is using a metaphor of a broken crystal ball to describe their inability to predict or understand their future.

Looking at the shards trying to figure out the future with a bloody hand holding it together from the base
The singer is attempting to make sense of or plan for their future, despite being wounded or hurt, but it seems like an impossible or difficult task.

Funny how the butterflies flapping in my stomach finally figured out a way to make a valiant escape
The singer is experiencing a sudden relief or release from their anxiety or fear.

We talk about the coals and the bats
The artist is referring to things that are dangerous or threatening, but not necessarily easily visible or recognizable.

Choking on the facts
The artist is struggling to accept or face the truth of their situation.

Fighting with the current to our backs
The singer is trying to resist or push back against the negative or harmful forces they are facing.

Nobody ever promised me tomorrow more than anybody told me
The singer is acknowledging that life is unpredictable and no one knows exactly what the future holds.

I would die before I ever made it back
The artist is using hyperbole to express the idea that they feel like they will never be able to go back to their previous life or situation.

And even if I had It's only a matter of time until it catches up with me to loosen up my grasp
The artist is unsure if they would want to go back to their previous life, and is worried that even if they did, their current problems would eventually catch up with them again.

Everything I've done in the name of being strong always seems to come around and try to kill me where I stand
The artist is feeling disillusioned and frustrated with the idea that their attempts to be strong or resilient are backfiring and causing them harm.