Cementality
King Krule Lyrics

See, the cement has never meant so much
The singer has found comfort in the concrete that surrounds them, indicating a feeling of safety and security.

My hot head cools to the stone cold touch
The singer's emotions have simmered down, coming to a standstill as they embrace the feeling of being grounded in reality.

I look to settle my seat with the dust
The singer has accepted their fate and is ready to rest and be at peace with the earth as their body becomes one with the surroundings.

Brain, leave me be
The artist is asking their own mind to stop overthinking and obsessing over negative thoughts that come with life and existence.

Can't you see that these eyes are shut?
The artist is emphasizing how they have closed themselves off from external stimulation to focus on their internal state of being.

And my bed through that window
The singer is describing the view from their window, where their bed is visible, a symbol of rest and respite from the struggles of life.

I hit zero
The singer has come to a point where they are numb and void of any intense emotion, signifying a sense of helplessness and resignation.

This guiltless love, let sins flow
The artist is accepting the fact that they are flawed and have made mistakes, but love will wash away their sins and give them peace.

Fool me, you fool me
The artist is haunted by their past deeds and how they have been foolish in the past, leading to their current state.

I descend smoothly
The artist has given in to their state of calm and is sinking into their surroundings, experiencing this process in a peaceful manner.

My concrete bed beckons
The singer is drawn to the idea of being able to rest and mold into the surroundings like their bed, allowing themselves to feel secure and protected.

And can you hear me?
The artist is attempting to communicate with an unknown entity or an abstract idea to convey their innermost feelings and emotions.

I was born in seconds
The singer is pondering the meaning of life and existence, realizing how fleeting and transient it can be, with the inevitability of death.

And do you fear thee?
The singer is questioning whether this fear and uncertainty is unique to them, attempting to find solace in a shared human experience.

Will you steer me towards the ground?
The singer is grappling with the concept of free will and whether they have any control over their fate, or whether they are reliant on external forces to guide them.

No, no, no I was never scared
The artist is bravely facing their fears and is not afraid of confronting their emotions and feelings head-on.

Pain, it made my vision impaired
The artist is acknowledging how their past experiences of pain have clouded their current perception of reality, leading to feelings of helplessness and despair.

But now I'm free of care
The singer has liberated themselves from their worries and concerns, finding respite and ease in their surroundings.

See, life isn't fair
The singer is coming to terms with the unfairness of life, realizing that challenges are thrown at us randomly and without reason.

And at least death's there
The artist is balancing the pain and suffering of life with the inevitability of death, recognizing that it offers a sense of peace and relief.

To hold both hands
The artist is acknowledging how close life and death are, and how one leads to the other, ultimately providing release from the struggles of existence.

And stroll through lands
The artist is painting a picture of how death offers freedom and the ability to drift through surroundings with no concerns or worries.

And as it stands
The singer is describing the current state of their being, acknowledging the peace they have found in their present circumstance.

The empty vessel of a man
The artist is describing their existence as hollow and lacking a sense of purpose or direction.

Can't be moved
The singer is resistant to change and is content with their current state, finding solace in their surroundings and the feeling of safety and security it provides.

It's not the cracks or the grooves
The singer is emphasizing how the physical aspect of surroundings is not what provides comfort, but rather the idea of being grounded and sheltered.

But the pavement soothes
The singer is finding comfort in the unchanging nature of the pavement, emphasizing the sedentary and unchanging nature of their existence.

The pavement is soothing
The artist is once again emphasizing how the pavement provides comfort and safety, creating a sense of protection and respite from the harshness of existence.

My body isn't moving
The artist is physically stagnant and stationary, another reflection of their mental state of calmness and resignation.

My brain is buried deep beneath the ground
The singer is mentally calm, free of thoughts and concerns, with a sense of being grounded and sheltered.

These fears, were drowned
The singer has let go of their fears and concerns and found solace in their surroundings and internal state of being.

The pavement is soothing
The artist is once again emphasizing the comforting nature of the pavement in their current state of mind and existence.

My body isn't moving
The artist is once again reflecting their stagnant physical state, as their mind and body find respite in their surroundings.

My brain is buried deep beneath the ground
The artist is once again describing their mental state of calmness, free of thoughts and concerns, with a sense of being grounded and sheltered.

These fears, they drown
The singer has let go of their fears and concerns and found solace in their surroundings and internal state of being.