Cavity
Left of Zed Lyrics


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Me and my friends
Know that something has ended
But what to begin, we don't know
Half happy
Half something else
Halfway home
Half alone
Broke down but not done
From cavity it becomes
Broke down but not done
You watch it become
One runs
And one waits
And one's running in place
And no one of them know
How to leave
Half happy
Half something else
Halfway home
Half alone
Broke down but not done
From cavity it becomes
Broke down but not done
You watch it become
See the steeples
Sattelites
See the scales fall from her eyes
See the gate
See the stone
You watch it roll, it rolls away




Broke down but not done
From cavity it becomes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Left of Zed's song Cavity explore the complexities of trying to move on from something that has ended without a clear direction of what to do next. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, acknowledging that a chapter has closed but there is uncertainty about how to begin the next one. The repeated refrain of "half happy, half something else" emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in-between two states of being, both emotionally and physically. The imagery of being "halfway home, half alone" adds to this sense of being lost and unsure of where to go.


The second verse introduces the idea of different approaches to dealing with this situation - one person runs, one person waits, and one person is stuck in place. However, none of them know how to leave. This highlights the common experience of feeling trapped in a situation that is difficult to navigate. The chorus repeats the message of being "broke down but not done" and watching something become what it is meant to be, even if that process is painful.


The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the outside world, inviting the listener to observe the passing of time and the changes taking place. The imagery of steeples, satellites, scales falling from someone's eyes, and a gate and stone rolling away all suggest a sense of movement and transformation. The final chorus repeats the message of becoming something new from the pain of a cavity.


Overall, the lyrics of Cavity express the complex emotions of uncertainty and transformation that come with the end of something important. The imagery of being halfway between one state and another, and the struggle to leave that in-between space, convey the difficulty of moving on. However, the repeated message of being "broke down but not done" suggests that even in the midst of pain and confusion, there is hope for something new to emerge.


Line by Line Meaning

Me and my friends
The singer and their friends are aware that something significant in their lives has come to an end.


Know that something has ended
There is a recognition that a chapter or phase in their lives has concluded.


But what to begin, we don't know
Despite acknowledging that something has ended, they are uncertain about what to do next.


Half happy
There is a degree of contentment and positivity.


Half something else
However, there is also a sense of ambiguity or dissatisfaction.


Halfway home
Physically or metaphorically, they are not yet where they want to be.


Half alone
They feel isolated or unsupported in some way.


Broke down but not done
They have encountered difficulties or setbacks, but they have not given up entirely.


From cavity it becomes
There is something empty or hollow that is transforming or evolving.


You watch it become
They are observing this process but may not fully understand it.


One runs
Someone is attempting to move forward or take action.


And one waits
Another person is hesitant or unsure what to do next.


And one's running in place
A third person is exerting energy but not making any real progress.


And no one of them know
There is a collective uncertainty or lack of direction among the group.


How to leave
They are unsure how to move on from this phase of their lives.


See the steeples
The group observes religious or spiritual symbols.


Satellites
They also see technologically advanced equipment.


See the scales fall from her eyes
Someone experiences a moment of clarity or enlightenment.


See the gate
They see a boundary or obstacle that needs to be overcome.


See the stone
They also see something immovable or permanent.


You watch it roll, it rolls away
Something that seemed unchangeable or intractable is now moving or disappearing.




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Love this! Haven't heard this in 15 years!

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