Bounded
Mana Island Lyrics

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Bounded eyes on the way, reckoning alien word,
That now use to hurt.
But I want to belong, but I want to belong.

Nowheremen, nowherelife - scenery seeking a pair,
Comes to despair.
But I want to belong, but I want...

We're surrounded by the crowd living in can

Feels like God ran out of men,
I used to love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mana Island's song "Bounded" seem to convey a feeling of isolation and a yearning for belonging. The opening line speaks of having "bounded eyes on the way" which could mean feeling limited and restricted. The use of the word "alien" to describe the words being reckoned with could suggest a struggle to understand and relate to the world around them. The words now "use to hurt" could allude to internal and external conflicts that have caused pain.

The second verse reinforces this feeling of isolation as the singer is described as a "nowhereman" living a "nowherelife". The scenery they seek is not enough to ease the despair they feel. The repeated line "But I want to belong" serves as a refrain that emphasizes the longing for human connection.

The final lines of the song take a more melancholic turn as the singer feels that even the people they used to love are no longer around. They feel surrounded by a "crowd living in a can" which suggests a feeling of confinement or being trapped. The use of "God ran out of men" is a powerful image that could convey a sense of abandonment or loss.

Overall, the lyrics to "Bounded" seem to express a deep sense of longing and isolation that anyone can relate to. The imagery used throughout the song is evocative and poignant.

Line by Line Meaning

Bounded eyes on the way, reckoning alien word,
Feeling trapped and lost, constantly being reminded of unfamiliar and hurtful things.

That now use to hurt.
Things that used to be comforting or familiar are now painful and distressing.

But I want to belong, but I want to belong.
Despite the overwhelming feeling of isolation, there is a strong desire to fit in and be accepted.

Nowheremen, nowherelife - scenery seeking a pair,
Feeling like an outsider in life, searching for someone or something to connect with.

Comes to despair.
Feeling hopeless and defeated in the search for belonging and connection.

But I want to belong, but I want...
Despite the despair, the desire to find a place where one belongs is still present.

We're surrounded by the crowd living in can
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by the masses of people living monotonous lives.

Feels like God ran out of men,
Feeling like there is a shortage of unique and interesting individuals in the world.

I used to love.
The feeling of love and connection that was once present has been lost or faded away.

Contributed by Carson J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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