Without Walls
IQ Lyrics

Finding order torn asunder, sworn surrender stole the day
The singer has lost their grip on the order in their life and given in to surrender, causing a major upset.

Like a wave of wasted wonder, rising up and swept away
The events that have occurred feel pointless, like an aimless wave that has emerged and carried them off.

These moments I retain, locked in against the pain
Despite the pain, the singer holds onto these moments, which have defined them in some way.

As the darkness folds around me, colder forces hold me down
The darkness is oppressive and the artist feels like there are powerful forces holding them back.

And the doubt is growing stronger, I no longer can be found
The artist is increasingly uncertain and feels lost

Don't tell me anymore it's what this life is for
The singer is tired of hearing platitudes about the meaning of life and existence.

In sight of lost amends, your light will shine never again
There is a sense of regret and the realization that something important has been lost, and will never be regained.

I occupy these rooms I build
The artist is responsible for creating the space they now inhabit.

And word by word, the silence is filled
The artist is slowly breaking up the silence with their own words.

Light descends in empty shades, undermines the time we lost
There is a sense of hopelessness as the passage of time makes things worse instead of better.

Here today I'm not afraid to calculate the hollow cost
The singer is no longer afraid to face the unpleasant realities and consequences of their actions and decisions.

Never crossed that good expression, said I wouldn't and I didn't
The artist has stayed true to themselves and their values, even when it was difficult.

Cutthroat counsel, that won't free me
The advice others have given the singer has not been helpful or constructive.

Language I could only dream of until now
The singer has discovered a new way of expressing themselves and thinks it is significant.

I'm ready to begin, the silence is wearing thin
The singer is eager to start and feels like they can no longer tolerate the silence and inaction.

Without walls - constant breakdown
The lack of boundaries leads to chaos and instability.

Without time - any day now
Without a structured progression of time, things are unpredictable and uncertain.

Without words - fake it somehow without you
Despite the lack of communication, the singer will try to manage without the other person.

Half of me is undeceased, half is underneath the ground
The singer feels like they are divided and living two separate lives.

Any way you gain release, don't go where you can't be found
The artist encourages people to explore their options for getting relief, but not to get lost in the process.

Are we late? It's complicated, state the words best left unspoken
The artist is unsure if it's too late to resolve a situation and feels like it's best not to say anything at all.

Making nothing out of something
The artist feels like they have turned something important into nothing.

They will break what can't be broken
Others will try to destroy things that seem indestructible to the singer.

Now I'm made of other skin, defiance is wading in
The artist has changed and become more resistant to external pressures.

And I can't go outside and there is no reason why
The singer feels trapped and without explanation for why they are stuck.

Unforsaken heart, take another shot now
The singer urges their heart to keep trying and not give up.

Break it to me, protect me from the truth
The singer wants the truth presented in a way that isn't too harsh or painful.

Keep that highborn hope safe and futureproof now
The artist encourages the listener to hold onto their noble aspirations and prepare for the future.

Walls without our self control
Without restraint and discipline, the walls we create can become dangerous.

Sleep that brings no guarantees
Restful sleep doesn't always lead to peace of mind or guaranteed outcomes.

Night awake, come take your toll
Being awake during the night can be taxing and draining.

Right there's the life and death of me
The artist's entire existence resides in a certain moment or situation.

High like a permanent sun
The artist feels elated and high on life.

Fly hard through a sky made of thunder
The artist intends to persevere even when the conditions are difficult or intimidating.

Carelessly counted on, what possessed you?
The singer questions why someone was trusted so hastily or without careful consideration.

Swear to me, then you're gone, what is with you still?
The artist is confused by someone's inconsistent behavior and fleeting promises.

Send out the sound of bells, let it splinter
The singer wants a message to be spread far and wide and to create some kind of impact.

When sense of purpose fails, it all disintegrates
Without a sense of meaning or purpose, things can unravel quickly.

Crowds unascended now
The crowds don't seem to have moved upwards or progressed in any way.

Rain with the burning showers
The rain is unpleasant and scalding.

Signs come to send me down
The artist is seeing signs that are discouraging or sending them on a downward trajectory.

Saw the deeper understanding torn asunder, wrenched apart
The singer witnessed a profound understanding or realization be destroyed or ruined.

When the wave of wasted wonder rose above our empty guard
An overwhelming sense of disappointment or pointlessness took over and the singer couldn't fend it off.

These moments made me then
The artist was defined by experiences or choices they made in the past.

And by them now I am defined again
The artist is currently being shaped by similar experiences or decisions.

You always knew
The artist is speaking to someone who always seemed to have insider knowledge or understanding.

In the sunken water shallows, imperfections yet remain
Even in the seemingly peaceful and calm water, there are imperfections that can't be ignored.

Set beneath that mask of sorrow lies a face without a name
There is something anonymous and empty about the suffering being experienced.

Until I stand alone, your light will shine never again in this lifetime
Until the singer is completely independent, they will never experience the other person's love or guidance again.

In this lifetime, shine on me again, shine on me again
The singer longs for the other person to return and give them hope once more.