Space & The Woods
Late of the Pier Lyrics

Suicide is in my blood
My family history of suicide is a burden that always weighs on me.

It always was
The presence of suicide in my bloodline is not a new development.

But it doesn't evaporate in the light any more
In the past, I was able to escape thoughts of suicide by basking in the light. Now, it seems to have a stronger hold on me.

And this world is no place
The society I live in isn't suited for those dealing with suicidal thoughts.

For a mind or a thought
People don't understand or acknowledge the struggles of those with suicidal thoughts.

No its not
The fact that society isn't suitable for people with suicidal thoughts is not a new idea.

Well that's been said before
The notion of this world being inadequate for those with suicidal thoughts is a common and repeated one.

But space and the woods still know who I am
Even though society doesn't understand me, the solitude of nature still recognizes my existence.

And I know they don't owe me anything
I understand that nature doesn't need to cater to my existence, but it still provides solace.

Not after what I've done
I'm undeserving of any help or accommodation from nature after the things I've done.

Put on my radiation suit and slip away
I'm taking active steps to distance myself from my history and my thoughts.

I'm on the run from what I've become
I'm trying to leave behind the person I have become as a result of my past and mental state.

And this life (like suicide)
The concept of mortality, much like suicide, can manifest in different ways throughout a lifetime.

Runs at a lot of different speeds
Life can be experienced at different tempos and with different degrees of intensity, much like how some experience suicide ideation more intensely than others.

Late on a Monday night
The specific timing of the events that follow are unworthy of particular significance.

I'm on the grapevine
I'm engaging in non-specific communication with others about my situation and feelings via gossip or hearsay.

Beating around the bush
I'm avoiding being direct or specific in describing my situation or feelings to others.

Adds to the bassline
My intentional vagueness enhances the music and feeling of the lyrics as art.

Thinking about the time
Reflecting on a past moment or experience when life felt more free than it does now.

When I was dancing slow
Possible euphemism representing a state of being or a way of experiencing life that is more patient and contemplative than the hurried pace of daily life.

And out of control
Emphasis on the reckless abandon of the past and the feeling of being unable to reign in one's own life and thoughts.

I'm shit hot so say what you think about me
Whether my reputation is good or bad, I am unfazed and confident in my identity.

I'm not gonna cry cos i dont care
Others' opinions or criticisms of me do not affect my own feelings or self-esteem.

I've done nothing
I haven't contributed anything to society or made any impact on those around me.

But they forgive anything
Others, particularly those who like me for who I am, forgive my perceived lack of contribution and support me regardless.

Like how I don't stop you
My lack of contribution to society isn't stopping or preventing others from doing good or succeeding.

Breaking my arms
Possible euphemism for making life difficult or painful for me, but my supporters will forgive me nevertheless.

And chopping me down
Possible figurative language representing the effects of mental health struggles, yet my supporters won't turn against me.

So I fit in your laptop
Society wishes to reduce me and my contributions to being consumed and owned in a digital medium.