Sanctuary
Hautewerk Lyrics
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To keep in the same place
Trading windows for windows
They're all the same
I found no one to talk to
No place to confide
Something that can't be controlled
Has tied the lines
Everything is comfortable but
Nothing feels like home
Timid more than years before
When winding up alone
What makes people want to
Recreate what's in their heads?
I'm hoping you can tell me
So I wouldn't feel so dead
There's always evacuation
Always hide-and-seek
There's always kamikaze but
This isn't quite that bleak
Everybody wants someone
Who understands their soul
And points to different doors but
Doesn't say which way to go
For sanctuary.
The lyrics of Hautewerk's "Sanctuary" explore the idea of feeling trapped and searching for a safe space amidst the chaos of life. The opening lines "Takes all the running one can do/To keep in the same place" suggest the struggle of trying to maintain stability while everything else around us is constantly changing. The line "Trading windows for windows/They're all the same" further drives home the monotony of everyday life and the frustration of feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle.
The singer of the song is seemingly isolated, as they state "I found no one to talk to/No place to confide." This loneliness is only heightened by the feeling of being tied down by "something that can't be controlled," which has led them to seek out a "sanctuary." However, even within this supposed sanctuary, the singer cannot shake off the feeling of unease, as although "everything is comfortable," they still feel that "nothing feels like home."
Through the lyrics, the song deals with themes of isolation, desperation, and the search for a place of comfort amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Takes all the running one can do
It takes a lot of effort and hard work to maintain the current status.
To keep in the same place
To keep everything as it is and not escalate to something more serious.
Trading windows for windows
Exchanging one view or perspective for another without any meaningful change.
They're all the same
All of the options or choices are identical, without any distinguishing factor.
I found no one to talk to
There is no one available or willing to listen and provide emotional support.
No place to confide
There is nowhere to express thoughts, feelings, or fears without being judged or criticized.
Something that can't be controlled
An unknown force or circumstance that is beyond an individual's power to influence or manipulate.
Has tied the lines
Limitations or restrictions imposed upon a person, preventing them from making their own choices or acting freely.
To my sanctuary.
All of this has led to seeking refuge or solace in a particular place, activity, or mindset that feels safe and secure.
Everything is comfortable but
Despite having everything one needs to survive and thrive, there is still a sense of unease and dissatisfaction.
Nothing feels like home
Despite being surrounded by familiar objects and people, there is no sense of belonging or attachment.
Timid more than years before
More apprehensive and fearful than in the past, leading to a lack of confidence and assertiveness.
When winding up alone
Being left alone or isolated after experiencing something that was supposed to bring people together, causing a feeling of disappointment and frustration.
What makes people want to
What motivates individuals to pursue what they desire or crave, even when it may not be in their best interest.
Recreate what's in their heads?
Attempting to make an idea, image, or dream a reality by bringing it to life through various means.
I'm hoping you can tell me
Asking for someone's advice, guidance, or perspective on a particular matter that someone else might have better insight into.
So I wouldn't feel so dead
Hoping that someone else's input can bring about a sense of vitality, energy, and renewed purpose.
There's always evacuation
The option to leave or give up when things get too difficult or overwhelming, abandoning what was previously attempted.
Always hide-and-seek
The game of oscillating between being present and hiding, metaphorically or literally, to avoid confrontation or responsibility.
There's always kamikaze but
The notion of self-destruction or taking extreme measures to achieve something, even if it comes at great cost to oneself or others.
This isn't quite that bleak
Despite all the negative outcomes and consequences, the situation is not completely hopeless or impossible to overcome.
Everybody wants someone
The desire to have a connection with another person or people, to share experiences and emotions with someone else who understands.
Who understands their soul
Finding a person who can relate to one's deepest feelings, thoughts, and desires without judgement or criticism.
And points to different doors but
Offering different options or possibilities for action without imposing one particular choice or direction.
Doesn't say which way to go
Not providing a definitive answer or direction but rather offering a range of options for the person to choose from based on their own judgement and intuition.
For sanctuary.
All of these experiences and emotions have led to the quest for finding a place, mindset, or activity that can provide solace, peace, and emotional safety.
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.