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Hallways I see
Always icy
Open rooms
Contra zoom
Pictures may
Faces may
Fade away
Brothers then
Get close to them
Step outside
Gunmetal sky
Peel away




Children play
Fade away

Overall Meaning

These lyrics seem to evoke a sense of isolation and detachment. The singer is walking through a hallway, which is always cold and icy, suggesting a lack of warmth and comfort. As they enter open rooms, the view seems to be distorted, perhaps suggesting a sense of unease or confusion. The lyrics mention pictures and faces fading away, which could indicate that the singer feels disconnected from the people and memories depicted in them. However, there is a mention of brothers, suggesting that there may be some sense of familial connection that the singer clings to.


As the song continues, the singer steps outside into a world with a "gunmetal sky", which implies a bleak and threatening environment. However, in the midst of this, the lyrics describe children playing, which could suggest some hope or innocence amidst the darkness. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "fade away", perhaps indicating that the singer feels like they are disappearing or being forgotten.


Line by Line Meaning

Hallways I see
I am surrounded by long, empty corridors


Always icy
They are uncomfortably cold


Open rooms
Rooms without doors or barriers


Contra zoom
As I move, my vision is magnified and distorted


Pictures may
Memories of past events


Faces may
The people who were present in these events


Fade away
These memories and people slowly disappear from my mind


Brothers then
A reference to the bond between people who have shared experiences or hardships


Get close to them
It is important to connect with these individuals to maintain that bond


Step outside
To leave one's comfort zone and confront challenges


Gunmetal sky
The sky is dark and foreboding


Peel away
To strip away layers or facades to reveal the truth


Children play
The innocence and carefree nature of childhood


Fade away
All things, even the purest and most joyful, eventually come to an end




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRANTLEY MARSHALL, GRANTLEY EVAN MARSHALL, NEIL DAVIDGE, ROBERT DEL NAJA

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