Vertigo
Know//suffer Lyrics

The opening line, "I aspire to touch the floor in my falling dreams," suggests a desire to confront and overcome personal fears and insecurities. The singer expresses a yearning to face their inner demons head-on, symbolized by the act of touching the ground in their dreams. This could also be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting to confront and conquer the challenges they face in their waking life.

The mention of an "agoraphobic flare" indicates a sudden intensification of anxiety or fear. Agoraphobia is a specific type of anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public spaces or situations where escape might be difficult. Here, it could represent a moment of emotional vulnerability or feeling overwhelmed by the outside world. The phrase "come to a head" suggests that this moment is reaching a climax, possibly indicating a breaking point or a turning point for the singer.

The following lines, "This is not the worst I've been subjected to / At this point, I've grown up with the knowledge of the task at hand," reveal resilience and a sense of maturity. The singer acknowledges that they have faced challenges in the past and have learned from them, gaining wisdom and insight. Despite the difficulties they have endured, they have developed an understanding of what they need to do and are prepared to confront their current situation with determination and strength.

The lines "Soaking in the anger brought to my battle-weary feet / Acting as one in the corner should," suggest a willingness to endure and withstand the anger and negativity directed towards them. They are battle-weary, indicating exhaustion from fighting their inner battles, yet they persist. The phrase "acting as one in the corner should" implies a sense of solidarity or unity with others who may also be marginalized or overlooked. It highlights the importance of standing together in the face of adversity.

The last two lines, "Bleed into your mouth / Swallow the truth down / Get used to it / Let this rot turn into monuments / In repetition is repetition worth repeating," offer a message of embracing difficult truths and finding meaning in repetition. The singer encourages the listener to accept uncomfortable realities, symbolized by "bleeding into your mouth" and "swallowing the truth down." They suggest that through repeated exposure to these truths, familiarity and understanding can be gained. The idea of "letting this rot turn into monuments" implies the potential for transformation and growth even within challenging circumstances or experiences. Despite the adversity, there is value in repetition and learning from it, reinforcing the notion that meaningful lessons can be found in repeating patterns or situations.