what it is
L-Vokal Lyrics

Some backstreet scene outside a bar -
Setting the stage for a moment in time that happened in a dark alley beside a drinking establishment.

Your high heel brogues and that pale blue bra...
Describing your attire at that moment, specifically your fancy shoes and undergarments.

I asked you who you think you are...
Questioning your identity and what makes you who you are.

And you showed me your two year old scar.
You revealed a physical mark on your body that has been with you for two years, possibly symbolizing a deeper emotional wound.

Then you gestured for me to type in your phone,
You requested for me to enter my contact information into your mobile device.

as you joked your way around my mother's home.
You made light-hearted comments while visiting my mother's residence, possibly highlighting your comfort in social situations.

You showed me peace like i'd never known
You brought a sense of serenity and calmness to my life that was previously unknown to me.

but your last words took turns to defile my bones...
Your final statements had a negative impact on my being, causing discomfort and unease.

but it is what it is...
Acknowledging and accepting that the situation is what it is, even if it is not desirable.

A computer only tends to go so far...
Highlighting the limitations of technology and how there are certain aspects of life that cannot be accomplished by machines alone.

your views tend to depend on where you are.
Your perspective and opinions can often change depending on your location and surroundings.

You're the residue of star...
Implying that you are made up of remnants from celestial bodies, possibly insinuating that you have a special quality or essence to you.

but in your room everything seems so damn far.
Despite your unique qualities, you feel alienated and distant from everything in your personal space.

And Lenore acts like it's all so plain,
Describing how Lenore perceives the world as straightforward and uncomplicated.

I worshipped her but she doesn't even know my name -
You hold Lenore in high regard but she is unaware of your existence.

to her god it's all the same...
Suggesting that Lenore's deity views all aspects of life with equal importance, without bias or preference.

To a black hole a human war is so inane...
Comparing the insignificance of human conflict to an astronomical entity that swallows everything in its path.

A king pulls up to thumb down a train -
Portraying a monarch attempting to hitchhike on a passing locomotive.

his fool managed first class seats again...
The king's jester was able to secure seats in the best part of the train, despite their lower social standing.

The tracks fly up into the fiery sky...
Visualizing the tracks rising up and melting due to intense heat.

The only time this king ain't afraid to die.
Implying that the king is only fearless when stowing away on speeding trains.

And the conformants - the heathen healers - hold me down...
Referring to the societal norms that restrict you, as well as the individuals who are seen as outsiders and unconventional but possess healing powers.

As I lay dormant the door keep sold my sound,
While you were unable to take action, someone else profited from your silence and potential contributions.

and Lenore, her call is so loud...
Emphasizing how Lenore's voice and presence dominate the conversation and catch attention.

... The indifference dance of which we're all so proud...
Drawing attention to the fact that society tends to take pride in apathy and insensitivity.

Her kin dies, and you don't say a thing...
Describing how you remained silent when someone close to Lenore passed away.

You do try but the past is so fucking thin.
Even though you attempt to mend the relationship, it is difficult due to unresolved issues from the past that still linger.

But those bridges you've burnt are dead and done...
Highlighting how your past actions have caused permanent rifts and severed connections.

And you can act like you ain't your mother's son.
Suggesting that you are attempting to distance yourself from your own identity and upbringing.

But the sea says it all belongs to Lenore,
Personifying the ocean as the one who designates ownership and authority to Lenore.

and that she says that a motherless son is poor...
Implying that Lenore believes having no maternal guidance can lead to poverty and misfortune.

And look how the suns of the sirens sore,
Drawing attention to how the offspring of captivating and alluring women soar.

like the flags in the carnival that you adore.
Comparing the flying flags to something you enjoy and find entertaining, such as a carnival.

It is what it is...
Restating that the situation is what it is and cannot be changed.

It is what it is...
Reiterating the idea that one must accept the reality of the situation.

It is what it is...
Concluding the song with the sentiment that one must come to terms with the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.