Disappear
Horsebeach Lyrics
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Stare up at the sky
Drifting away
But something draws me in here
I see your face
And I disappear
And take my hand in yours
The space between us
But something keeps me here
I see your face
And I disappear
The ground falls away beneath me
And I feel I'm slipping away
You're better off here
Tell me
We can't hear the things they say
The ground falls away beneath me
And I feel I'm slipping away
You're better off here
Tell me
We can't hear the things they say
In Horsebeach's song "Disappear," the singer is caught in a moment of complete disorientation and surrender. The opening lines capture a sense of being overwhelmed by the world and attempting to make sense of it: "The sun blinds my eyes / stare up at the sky / drifting away." It's as though the world is too much to handle and so the singer searches for some kind of escape or solace. That relief comes in the form of another person, someone whose presence draws them in and makes the world disappear.
The chorus is both a tribute to that person and a reflection of the singer's own internal state. "And I disappear" is repeated several times, emphasizing the sense of being completely absorbed by the moment and the experience of being with this person. The second verse further emphasizes this connection, with the singer describing how they explore the space between them: "our minds explore / the space between us." However, this moment of connection is still tinged with a sense of vulnerability and unease: "but something keeps me here / I see your face / and I disappear."
The closing lines of the song bring the focus back to the wider world and how the singer is struggling to deal with it. "The ground falls away beneath me / and I feel I'm slipping away / you're better off here / tell me / we can't hear the things they say." It's unclear exactly what "they" are saying, but it's clear that whatever is happening out there in the world is having an impact on the singer. The final plea to stay ("you're better off here / tell me") is both a request for comfort and a recognition that the person they're with represents a kind of refuge from the harshness of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun blinds my eyes
The brightness of the sun's rays is causing temporary blindness.
Stare up at the sky
Looking upward towards the sky.
Drifting away
Feeling as though moving away from the present reality.
But something draws me in here
Despite feeling distant, an unknown force draws one towards a specific point.
I see your face
The image of your face appears in my mind's eye.
And I disappear
The sense of the present fades away and is replaced by an intense feeling of closeness and connection.
And take my hand in yours
A physical gesture of affection and trust.
Our minds explore
A shared experience of exploring thoughts and emotions beyond the physical plane.
The space between us
The physical distance between two people, but also the unseen emotional distance that can separate them.
But something keeps me here
Despite any feelings of hesitation, an unexplainable force compels one to remain in the moment with that person.
The ground falls away beneath me
A feeling of instability and uncertainty about one's current situation.
And I feel I'm slipping away
The sensation of losing something valuable or important, and the fear that comes with it.
You're better off here
Assurance that there is safety and comfort in the current situation.
Tell me
A plea for reassurance or clarity about the current state of things.
We can't hear the things they say
Misunderstood or misinterpreted information that can negatively affect one's perception of the situation or relationship.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.