Critical Mass
King Theta Lyrics
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Always on the tiptoes
6:40 in the morning on an empty road
Keep cutting it close
On the 14th floor
Keep showing my code
Keep hearing you're chorus in the
Back of my mind
But this is critical mass
We both fill up the room
And this is real as it gets
You grew up too soon
The only moment is now
We just figured it out
I can't feel the ground (can't feel the ground)
Can you keep a secret? (a secret)
I′ve got nowhere to be right now
Meet me in the deep end (in the deep end)
In the silence I hear you loud (in the silence I hear you loud)
Try to pick up my feet
Didn′t get much sleep
Keep staring at the sun
Feel the retina burn
Still can't unsee
On the redlight stop
Can I hear your thoughts?
Can I hear your chorus in the back of my mind?
Still shaking off the shock
But this is critical mass
We both fill up the room
And this is real as it gets
You grew up too soon
The only moment is now
We just figured it out
I can′t feel the ground (can't feel the ground)
Can you keep a secret? (a secret)
I′ve got nowhere to be right now (right now)
Meet me in the deep end (deep end)
In the silence I hear you loud
I didn't know
I didn′t know
I'm sorry
Taking apart every word
Every corner and cranny of story
Are we nothing but story?
Can you keep a secret?
I've got nowhere to be right now
Can you keep a secret? (a secret)
I′ve got nowhere to be right now
Meet me in the deep end (deep end)
In the silence I hear you loud (in the silence I hear you loud)
The lyrics of King Theta's song "Critical Mass" talks about being in a state of constant uncertainty, never knowing what the future holds, and always feeling like you are on the edge. The opening lines suggest this feeling of being on the tiptoes, unsure of what will happen. The repeated mention of the chorus in the back of the mind shows that the singer is constantly reminded of something important but cannot quite grasp it yet. The chorus talks about how the moment is real, and they have just figured it out, but they cannot feel the ground under their feet, showing that they are in a state of disbelief.
The lyrics also allude to the idea that the singer is trying to overcome a past mistake that has been haunting them. They are trying to shake off the shock and move on. The line "Taking apart every word, every corner, and cranny of story, are we nothing but story?" shows that the singer is questioning the power of their own narrative and how much they can control it. The ending of the song with the repeated plea to "keep a secret" suggests that they have finally found peace, even if it is only temporary, and they do not want to let go of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Honestly don't know
I am unsure and uncertain
Always on the tiptoes
I am cautious and apprehensive
6:40 in the morning on an empty road
It's early and there is no one around
Keep cutting it close
I am taking risks and doing things dangerously
On the 14th floor
I am high up and possibly isolated from others
Keep showing my code
I am sharing something important to me
Keep hearing you're chorus in the
Back of my mind
And it's keeping me afloat (keeping me afloat)
Your voice is comforting and reassuring to me
But this is critical mass
We both fill up the room
And this is real as it gets
You grew up too soon
The only moment is now
We just figured it out
I can't feel the ground (can't feel the ground)
We are in a critical moment and it feels very real. You are more mature than your age suggests. We have realized that the present is all we have and I am disoriented
Can you keep a secret? (a secret)
I've got nowhere to be right now
Meet me in the deep end (in the deep end)
In the silence I hear you loud (in the silence I hear you loud)
Can you keep something private? I have nothing planned at the moment, let's meet in a vulnerable or intense situation. In the silence, I can clearly hear and understand you
Try to pick up my feet
Didn't get much sleep
Keep staring at the sun
Feel the retina burn
Still can't unsee
On the redlight stop
Can I hear your thoughts?
Can I hear your chorus in the back of my mind?
Still shaking off the shock
I am trying to move forward despite feeling tired. I have looked at the intense and bright sun for too long and it has left a lasting impression. I am stuck in a place where I can't move forward as I can still hear your voice, and I am still in shock
I didn't know
I didn't know
I'm sorry
I didn't realize or understand what was happening, and I apologize for any wrong
Taking apart every word
Every corner and cranny of story
Are we nothing but story?
I am analyzing everything and questioning if our lives are only stories
Can you keep a secret?
I've got nowhere to be right now
Can you keep a secret? (a secret)
I′ve got nowhere to be right now
Meet me in the deep end (deep end)
In the silence I hear you loud (in the silence I hear you loud)
Can you keep something private? I have no plans at the moment. Let's meet in a vulnerable or intense situation, and in the silence, I hear you very clearly
Writer(s): Paul Siefert
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Higman
This song is pure art. There is so much going on and it's perfect.
Vibes Versa
this one really hits ♥
Mimi Fu
King Theta is so talented!!!
Mohammad Nahid Al Islam
whos king theta
Mimi Fu
@Mohammad Nahid Al Islam bruh
Mohammad Nahid Al Islam
@Mimi Fu nvm i had a weird glitch where i saw these comments on a different comment section
Mohammad Nahid Al Islam
I thought this artist is the same guy as the other ( perhaps with diff names)
Mimi Fu
@Mohammad Nahid Al Islam oh okay . Not tryna be mean but I was about to ask if you were actually dumb or what 😂 but nvm
Avriel
Man I love it when King Theta makes new music and I love it when you post it
Mohammad Nahid Al Islam
what does this mean