Winter Nights
J. Cast Lyrics

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I used to be an example of
Half committing every time that I miss a mark
Fleeing the scene knowing that the perpetator'll never be caught

But now the crow is placing me in front of the car
Waiting to devour me when I lose my shards
I'm cracking under pressure of the tires that are screeching off

Three freezing nights
I won't mask it
I laugh at the pines
They make the casket

So why do I judge the debate
I don't want to contemplate
The chicken or the egg
There is still nothing on my goddamn plate

So I can't feed my good wolf
It's already starving and freezing
A cadaver buried under the snow

Three freezing nights
I won't mask it
I laugh at the pines
They made the casket

I swallowed all the quicksand
I get the sinking feeling

I'll pry myself wide open
But there's nothing worth stealing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Winter Nights" by J. Cast paint a picture of the struggles and pressures of life. The singer reflects on their past actions of only partially committing when they fail to meet expectations, always running away from the consequences. However, now they feel like a crow waiting to devour them when they fail. They are cracking under the pressure of the tires screeching off, representing the fear and anxiety of the constant moving forward and not looking back. The three freezing nights symbolize a tough time in the singer's life, where they cannot hide behind a facade and must face their reality. They laugh at the pines, representing the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it. The singer is struggling to find purpose, as seen in the line "why do I judge the debate" and laments their own lack of sustenance, as their good wolf is already starving and freezing, a cadaver buried under the snow. In the end, the singer feels like they have nothing left to offer, as they have swallowed all the quicksand, and there is nothing worth stealing.

Overall, the lyrics in "Winter Nights" illustrate the struggles of facing reality and the pressures of trying to move forward in life. The singer is realizing the consequences of their actions and struggling to find purpose in a seemingly empty world.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to be an example of
In the past, I was someone who only partially committed and gave up easily when things did not go as planned.

Half committing every time that I miss a mark
Whenever I did not succeed, I would only put in half the effort in the next time.

Fleeing the scene knowing that the perpetrator'll never be caught
I'd run away from my mistakes instead of trying to fix them because I knew they would never be caught.

But now the crow is placing me in front of the car
The consequences of my actions are catching up to me and are now inescapable.

Waiting to devour me when I lose my shards
The consequences will be severe and unforgiving, ready to consume me when I am vulnerable.

I'm cracking under pressure of the tires that are screeching off
I am breaking down under the pressure of the situation and the sounds of my failures leaving a lasting impact.

Three freezing nights
The cold and harsh environment is a metaphor for the unforgiving nature of the consequences I am facing.

I won't mask it
I will not try to hide from or pretend that the situation is not happening.

I laugh at the pines
I am trying to find humor in the situation despite the dire circumstances.

They make the casket
The unyielding and cold environment is a reminder of the finality and seriousness of the consequences I am facing.

So why do I judge the debate
Despite my own mistakes and shortcomings, I still find myself judging and criticizing others.

I don't want to contemplate
I am avoiding self-reflection and honest introspection because it is difficult and painful.

The chicken or the egg
I am questioning which came first, the cause or the effect, rather than accepting responsibility for my actions.

There is still nothing on my goddamn plate
Despite my lack of effort and my mistakes, I still expect to get something for nothing.

So I can't feed my good wolf
My positive and proactive side is being suppressed and ignored due to my own failures and mistakes.

It's already starving and freezing
My positive side is already weakened and struggling due to my own neglect.

A cadaver buried under the snow
My potential is being suffocated and wasted, hidden away beneath my own failures and shortcomings.

I swallowed all the quicksand
I have dug myself into a deep hole and have only made the problem worse.

I get the sinking feeling
I am beginning to understand the gravity and severity of the situation I am in.

I'll pry myself wide open
I am willing to be vulnerable and honest with myself about my own failures and shortcomings.

But there's nothing worth stealing
Despite my self-reflection and vulnerability, there is no value or benefit to be gained from my own mistakes and shortcomings.

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Written by: Patrik Klepić

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