Kyoto
Kitsune Lyrics


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The ocean awaits our weary souls
Too porous to stay afloat
We're searching for any signs of life
If only to love and hold

Our lives are a rhythm
A lonely ebb and flow
Unaware of the answers
We find ourselves in violence with the others

I only wanna show you love and affection you never had
And to help you learn to love yourself

Our lives are a rhythm
A lonely ebb and flow
Unaware of the answers
We find ourselves in violence with the others





It's far too late to save a pointed, loaded gun
(Children run, drowned in blood)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kitsune's Kyoto describe the search for meaning in life and the desire for love and connection despite the uncertainty and chaos that surrounds us. The metaphor of the ocean as a place of both danger and possibility highlights the vulnerability and fragility of our existence. The line "too porous to stay afloat" suggests that we are easily overwhelmed by the challenges and difficulties we encounter in life, and that our bodies and spirits are not strong enough to withstand them.


The repetition of the phrase "our lives are a rhythm, a lonely ebb and flow" reinforces the idea that life is a cycle of ups and downs, and that we are all subject to its highs and lows, whether we like it or not. The mention of violence and the image of a loaded gun add a sense of urgency and danger to the song, and suggest that there are serious consequences to our actions and choices.


Overall, Kyoto is a deeply introspective and poetic song that explores the human experience with sensitivity and insight.


Line by Line Meaning

The ocean awaits our weary souls
We are tired and struggling, and the endless expanse of the ocean seems to be calling to us with hope and possibility.


Too porous to stay afloat
Despite our yearning, we feel like we can't keep our heads above water and keep getting dragged under by life's challenges.


We're searching for any signs of life
Despite feeling lost and hopeless, we hold onto the smallest glimmers of hope and possibility to keep us moving forward. We crave something to live for.


If only to love and hold
At the core of our search is a deep desire for connection and love, something to anchor us amidst the turbulence of life.


Our lives are a rhythm
The passage of time brings both highs and lows, but ultimately we feel like our existence follows a kind of pattern we can't quite make sense of.


A lonely ebb and flow
There are times when we feel completely alone, even when surrounded by others, as we struggle to navigate the ups and downs of life.


Unaware of the answers
Despite our search for meaning and connection, we can't seem to find the answers we're looking for, and often feel lost and uncertain.


We find ourselves in violence with the others
The journey towards finding meaning and connection is often fraught with conflict and struggle, as we try to navigate our differences and find common ground with those around us.


I only wanna show you love and affection you never had
Despite our struggles to find love and connect with others, we want nothing more than to give love and show affection to those who may feel just as lost and alone as we do.


And to help you learn to love yourself
In our search for connection and meaning, we know that it all starts with learning to love and accept ourselves, and we want to help others on that same journey.


It's far too late to save a pointed, loaded gun
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't save those who are already too far gone, and the violence and pain that ensues can be too much to bear.


(Children run, drowned in blood)
The image of innocent children caught in the crossfire of violence and war is a heartbreaking reminder of the cost of our struggles to find meaning and connection in a chaotic world.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kurtis Lloyd

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