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II
Index Case Lyrics
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Of seven signs we'll remember
You have to realize
That it's the last time
They let us skip on their composure
One day we'll see a sign
That no one's weapon finds
And we can hold until it's over
Who can set you free
From your misery you're living in a fantasy
High and clean
A place to realize a level to sanitize
Who can set you free
Whose gonna find you when it's time to leave
Your fantasy
Imagine regret actions
All circled losing traction
When will we realize they don't need to hide
We've deserved and now we're closer
This is the last time for your teeth to shine
The lungs have been pulled for breath enclosure
The song "II" by Index Case is a reflection on regret and the consequences of one's actions. The opening lines "How could you split the center/ Of seven signs we'll remember" could refer to a betrayal or a breakdown of trust, where something that was seen as central or important has been destroyed. The vocalist then encourages the person responsible to "realize that it's the last time," suggesting that there will be consequences for their actions, and that they will have to face them.
The lyrics suggest that there is a struggle between composure and emotion. "They let us skip on their composure" could imply that the person responsible has been able to maintain a calm exterior, but eventually they will not be able to keep up the facade. The line "One day we'll see a sign/ that no one's weapon finds" suggests that there will be a resolution to the situation, but it will not be found through violence or aggression. Instead, the solution is something that will require patience and endurance.
The second verse seems to be addressed to the person who has been hurt by the initial betrayal. The singer asks, "Who can set you free/ From your misery you're living in a fantasy?" The suggestion is that the person has been living in a fantasy world, perhaps one where they believed the other person was trustworthy, and that they need to face reality. The line "A place to realize a level to sanitize" suggests that there is a need for cleanliness or purity, and that this can only be achieved by facing the truth. The chorus repeats the question "Who can set you free/ Whose gonna find you when it's time to leave/ Your fantasy," emphasizing the need to face reality and recognize the consequences of one's actions.
Overall, "II" by Index Case is a song about regret, betrayal, and consequences. It encourages the listener to face reality and to recognize that their actions have consequences, even if they are not immediately apparent. Ultimately, the song suggests that the only way forward is through endurance and patience, rather than through aggression or violence.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you split the center
How could you cause such a division and disruption?
Of seven signs we'll remember
Of the seven important things we should keep in mind
You have to realize
You must understand
That it's the last time
This is the final opportunity
They let us skip on their composure
We have been excused from following their rules and expectations
One day we'll see a sign
Someday we will recognize a signal or indicator
That no one's weapon finds
That cannot be detected or stopped by anyone's tools or weapons
And we can hold until it's over
And we can persevere until it comes to an end
Who can set you free
Who has the power to liberate you
From your misery you're living in a fantasy
From the unhappiness you experience inside a delusion
High and clean
Elevated and pure
A place to realize a level to sanitize
A location to comprehend and purify oneself
Whose gonna find you when it's time to leave
Who will locate you when you must depart
Your fantasy
Your illusion
Imagine regret actions
Consider the actions you'll regret
All circled losing traction
All surrounded and losing progress
When will we realize they don't need to hide
When will we understand that they have no need to conceal themselves
We've deserved and now we're closer
We have earned it, and now we are closer to it
This is the last time for your teeth to shine
This is the final occasion for you to display your strength
The lungs have been pulled for breath enclosure
The lungs have been constricted and deprived of air
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.