Orpheus
J. A. Seazar Lyrics


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Reverse, rewind
Orpheus plays the lyre
Daydreams of eurydice
Flashback, it starts
It pulls me apart
Can’t look back or it’ll disappear
It’s not
Like
You and me can be
If life is but a dream
Wake up
Knocked down
Dragged out
Can’t hear the angels sing
My head is spinning with demons
Within, without
Someway, somehow
We’ll find our way out of here
I’ve chased, this muse
Spoon fed on half truths
Then I hear all this music in my ear
It’s not
Like
You and me can be
If life is but a dream
Wake up
Knocked down
Dragged out
Can’t hear the angels sing
My head is swimming with demons
Anywhere you go
I will guide you home
Leave it all to me
I will set you free
Anywhere you fly
I will be your guide
Swim into the light
Shimmering inside
It’s not
Like
You and me can be
If life is but a dream
Wake up
Knocked down
Dragged out




Can’t hear the angels sing
My head is spinning with demons

Overall Meaning

The song "Orpheus" by J. A. Seazar explores themes of nostalgia, escape, and the struggle between light and darkness. The lyrics depict a journey through memories and fantasies, with references to the Greek mythological figure Orpheus, who played the lyre and famously tried to rescue his lover Eurydice from the Underworld.


The opening lines, "Reverse, rewind, Orpheus plays the lyre, daydreams of Eurydice," set the stage for a retrospective journey. The singer is caught in a cycle of reminiscing and daydreaming, unable to move forward. The mention of a flashback pulling them apart suggests the pain and difficulty of confronting past experiences.


The chorus, "Can't look back or it'll disappear, it's not like you and me can be if life is but a dream, wake up, knocked down, dragged out, can't hear the angels sing," reflects a sense of disillusionment and the constant struggle to find happiness and meaning within life's illusions. The singer feels overwhelmed by their own internal demons, unable to find solace or connection with others. The repeated references to demons and angels highlight the ongoing battle within the individual, with darkness and light constantly in flux.


The later verses introduce a new element of hope and guidance, as the singer's muse and inner voice promises to lead them home and set them free. The use of light imagery, such as "swim into the light, shimmering inside," suggests a potential for transformation and salvation.


Overall, "Orpheus" delves into the complexities of the human experience, the longing for connection and understanding, and the struggle to reconcile dreams with reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Reverse, rewind
Going back in time, redoing or undoing something


Orpheus plays the lyre
Orpheus, a mythical musician, plays a musical instrument called the lyre


Daydreams of eurydice
Imagining or fantasizing about Eurydice, another mythological figure


Flashback, it starts
A sudden recollection or memory begins


It pulls me apart
Causing emotional turmoil or distress


Can’t look back or it’ll disappear
Cannot dwell on the past or it will vanish


It’s not Like You and me can be If life is but a dream Wake up
The possibility of a relationship or connection between two people is questioned, suggesting the need to be awake and aware of reality


Knocked down
Being defeated or overwhelmed


Dragged out
Pulled along, forced to endure a difficult situation


Can’t hear the angels sing
Unable to perceive or feel positive influences or guidance


My head is spinning with demons
Experiencing inner turmoil, plagued by negative thoughts or emotions


Within, without
Internal and external struggles or conflicts


Someway, somehow We’ll find our way out of here
Despite the challenges, there is hope for finding a solution or escape


I’ve chased, this muse
Persistently pursued inspiration or creativity


Spoon fed on half truths
Believed or relied on incomplete or misleading information


Then I hear all this music in my ear
Suddenly being inspired or influenced by a flood of ideas or artistic inspiration


Anywhere you go I will guide you home
Promising support and guidance, ensuring a safe return


Leave it all to me I will set you free
Taking responsibility and offering liberation from burdens or constraints


Anywhere you fly I will be your guide
Providing direction and assistance during a journey or exploration


Swim into the light Shimmering inside
Entering a state of enlightenment or self-discovery, experiencing inner radiance


My head is spinning with demons
Experiencing inner turmoil, plagued by negative thoughts or emotions




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Written by: Jordan Lawlor

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Comments from YouTube:

@go_miyazaki_1113

素晴らしいですね。

@KoenSkySea

Is this supposed to sound like the song Jashumon? Omg
Also do you think the lyrics are: I come from hell, maybe you’re naive

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