Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.
Sundial
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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I'm only passing through or maybe just right out
Somehow something set my sundial backwards tilted and upside-down
Now the shadow hand is pointing time right out of town
I cease to see you when I start to shut my eyes
And I forget that I had said my last goodbyes
Quickly I reopen them and bid you all "Cheerio, my friend"
This goes on for hours and it never seems to end
I don't remember what it is that I just said to you
I've got Anubis on my back and something in my shoe
Don't walk backwards, don't be jealous
You're so bloody overzealous
I think I think I am unsure of what to say
Live long and prosper while the winter melts away
Sticks and stones and traffic cones may keep me safe while they break my bones
Needles live in haystacks like a swarm of tiny drones
Can't keep my extra senses charged for very long
Can't bear to tell you that you're wrong, so very wrong
Can't believe this brief reprieve is stretching outward and up my sleeve
Simply begs the question, how could I be so naive?
I don't remember what it is that I just said to you
I've got Anubis on my back and something in my shoe
Don't walk backwards, don't be jealous
You're so bloody overzealous
Don't walk forwards, don't be silly, you're the heel they call Achilles'
Don't enjoy this private screening, this one doesn't have a meaning
The lyrics to Lemon Demon's song Sundial seem to be exploring the confusion and disorientation one can feel when struggling through personal issues. The singer acknowledges that they are dealing with some problems, and they feel like they are just passing through or floating through them, unable to really confront what they are dealing with. The image of the sundial being tilted upside-down and backwards suggests a disconnection from the natural order of things, with time being out of reach or beyond control. The singer is struggling with staying present and focused, as they seem to be drifting in and out of consciousness, losing moments and conversations with others. They even have an image of Anubis on their back, the Egyptian god of death, perhaps symbolizing the weight and burden of their problems.
The lyrics also seem to suggest a frustration with the way other people react to personal struggles. The singer cautions others not to be overly zealous or backwards in their thinking, suggesting that people can be harmful in their attempts to help. The lines "Can't keep my extra senses charged for very long/ Can't bear to tell you that you're wrong, so very wrong" suggest a feeling of exhaustion with trying to communicate or connect with others. The final lines, "Don't enjoy this private screening, this one doesn't have a meaning," seem to indicate a sense of disillusionment or detachment from the world. Overall, the song presents a complex exploration of personal struggles, disconnection, and the difficulty of communicating those struggles to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mind me, I've just got some problems to work out
I'm dealing with some issues and just passing through.
Somehow something set my sundial backwards tilted and upside-down
Something has disrupted my life and sense of time.
Now the shadow hand is pointing time right out of town
I'm lost in time and it feels like I'm out of control.
I cease to see you when I start to shut my eyes
When I close my eyes, I lose sight of what's important.
And I forget that I had said my last goodbyes
I get so caught up in moments that I forget to let go.
Quickly I reopen them and bid you all "Cheerio, my friend"
I try to move on quickly and say goodbye to avoid pain.
This goes on for hours and it never seems to end
These cycles of goodbyes and moments are endless.
I don't remember what it is that I just said to you
I feel disconnected and forgetful.
I've got Anubis on my back and something in my shoe
I'm carrying a heavy burden and constantly distracted.
Don't walk backwards, don't be jealous
Don't focus on the past or compare yourself to others.
You're so bloody overzealous
You're too intense and need to relax.
I think I think I am unsure of what to say
I'm unsure of myself and hesitant in my speech.
Live long and prosper while the winter melts away
Find happiness and success as the hard times fade.
Sticks and stones and traffic cones may keep me safe while they break my bones
I may feel protected but it can still hurt.
Needles live in haystacks like a swarm of tiny drones
Dangers can exist in even the most benign of places or situations.
Can't keep my extra senses charged for very long
I can't always sustain my heightened awareness and perception.
Can't bear to tell you that you're wrong, so very wrong
I struggle to confront others and tell them they're mistaken.
Can't believe this brief reprieve is stretching outward and up my sleeve
I'm surprised that my temporary relief is lasting.
Simply begs the question, how could I be so naive?
I question my own foolishness and lack of foresight.
Don't walk forwards, don't be silly, you're the heel they call Achilles'
Don't be overconfident or take risks that may have negative consequences.
Don't enjoy this private screening, this one doesn't have a meaning
Don't get wrapped up in meaningless moments or distractions.
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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