The Process
Megafaun Lyrics


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sun draw
rooster craw
lifting sleep knee

lay low
they won't go
rusty are the weeds
care high
to get by
wind is short in change

won't grow
moving slow
dust falls at your feet

feelin' restless
cause i know the way
almost helpless
wish you'd never say
(wish you'd never say)

see-saw
split the draw
shake way all the greed

go broke
will it show
just make another plea

find time
move on by
?

stand low
hear the tow
must be a reprieve

come back to me
this time twice the age
you're so guilty
wish you'd rest your case
(wish you'd rest your case)

hannah, no
hannah, no
i know what you'll say

the choice is yours
rest is assured
trust will keep it safe
(keep it safe)
trust will keep it safe

mean time
my oh my
need a summer breeze

see so
watch it grow
changing made with ease

steel claw
hem and haw
clear on the quandry (?) you save

big throw
just let it go
tears of joy relieved

was i jealous?
can't you feel my shame
just as helpless
no you met the same
(no you met the same)




no you met the same
(no you met the same)

Overall Meaning

In Megafaun's song The Process, the lyrics seem to emphasize the struggle and hardship that is involved with growth and change. The opening lines "sun draw, rooster craw, lifting sleep knee," paint a picture of the early morning hours, suggesting that the singer is starting their day but they are tired and slow-moving. The next lines "lay low, they won't go, rusty are the weeds" imply that despite their reluctance, there is a need for the singer to push through and move forward. There is a sense of urgency and pressure expressed in the lines "care high, to get by, wind is short in change."


The chorus of the song captures the feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability that come with change. The lyrics "feeling restless, cause I know the way, almost helpless" convey the singer's anxiety about the unknown path ahead. The repetition of "wish you'd never say" in the chorus suggests regret and longing for things to remain as they were before.


The later verses of the song seem to focus on the idea of making choices and taking risks, even if it means potential failure ("go broke, will it show, just make another plea"). The lines "find time, move on by" suggest that time waits for no one and we must keep moving forward. The lyrics "you're so guilty, wish you'd rest your case" in the second chorus indicate that the singer is grappling with feelings of guilt and shame, perhaps about choices they've made, but also recognizes the need to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

sun draw
The rising sun symbolizes the start of a new day and new opportunities.


rooster craw
The rooster's crow signifies the start of a new day and the need to wake up and face it.


lifting sleep knee
Getting out of bed and starting the day requires some effort and a conscious decision to leave the comfort of sleep.


lay low
Sometimes the best course of action is to avoid attention and not raise any flags.


they won't go
Ignoring a problem won't make it disappear; it needs to be addressed and dealt with.


rusty are the weeds
Neglected issues or problems will only get worse and become harder to address the longer they are ignored.


care high
Being cautious and deliberate in one's actions can help avoid mistakes or regret.


to get by
Succeeding in life doesn't necessarily require grand acts or accomplishments; sometimes simply surviving is enough.


wind is short in change
Change can be difficult and take time, especially if one relies solely on external factors that may not always be in their favor.


won't grow
Neglecting oneself or one's goals can lead to stagnation or even regression.


moving slow
Making progress or change can be difficult and slow-going, especially if one is unsure or lacks confidence.


dust falls at your feet
The accumulation of dust or debris symbolizes the build-up of negative or unwanted things in one's life that need to be cleaned or removed.


feelin' restless
A sense of unease or dissatisfaction with one's current situation or direction.


cause i know the way
Despite feeling uneasy, there is a sense of knowing what needs to be done and how to do it.


almost helpless
Despite knowing the way forward, there may be external or internal factors that make progress difficult or impossible without help or support.


wish you'd never say
Regret for a past conversation or statement made that had negative consequences.


see-saw
Life and circumstances can be unpredictable and may require constantly adjusting and adapting.


split the draw
Dividing resources or responsibilities in order to manage and navigate life's challenges.


shake way all the greed
Letting go of selfish desires or excessive materialism that can cloud judgment and impair decision-making.


go broke
Being financially bankrupt or strapped for resources.


will it show
Concern over the appearance of financial instability and the potential consequences or judgment from others.


just make another plea
Desperately seeking assistance or relief in the face of difficulty or struggle.


find time
Making a concerted effort to prioritize time and energy for important things in life.


move on by
Continuing forward and making progress, even if the path or objective is unclear or difficult to achieve.


?
This line is unclear and open to interpretation; it could symbolize uncertainty or a blank slate for the future.


stand low
Taking a humble or modest approach to a situation or task, acknowledging one's limitations or shortcomings.


hear the tow
Listening or paying attention to the advice or input of others who may have more experience or knowledge.


must be a reprieve
Finding relief or respite from a difficult situation or feeling.


come back to me
Desire for a person or situation from one's past to return or be revisited.


this time twice the age
Reflecting on past experiences and how they may have changed or matured in the present.


you're so guilty
Feeling responsible or at fault for a negative outcome or situation.


wish you'd rest your case
Desire for someone to stop arguing or defending themselves and accept responsibility for their mistakes or actions.


hannah, no
Unclear who or what this refers to; could be a name, a symbol, or a reference to something specific in the writer's life or experience.


i know what you'll say
Anticipating a reaction or response from someone that may not be desirable or helpful.


the choice is yours
Taking responsibility for one's decisions and actions, recognizing that ultimately one's choices shape their future.


rest is assured
Finding peace or comfort in knowing that regardless of the outcome or circumstances, one can be confident in their actions and decisions.


trust will keep it safe
Having faith or confidence in oneself or others to make the right choices and navigate difficult situations.


my oh my
An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe at something unexpected or impressive.


need a summer breeze
Desire for a change of pace or a refreshing break from routine or stress.


see so
Acknowledging or observing a situation, without necessarily taking action or making decisions about it.


watch it grow
Observing progress or change over time, as something takes shape or comes to fruition.


changing made with ease
Finding that navigating change or adapting to new circumstances comes more easily than anticipated.


steel claw
Symbolizing strength, power, or determination in the face of adversity or challenge.


hem and haw
Indecision or hesitation in making a decision or taking action.


clear on the quandry
Having a strong understanding of the dilemma or problem at hand and the factors that contribute to it.


you save
Recognizing that ultimately one is responsible for their own situation and has the power to improve it.


big throw
Taking a bold or decisive action, with the potential for significant consequences or impact.


just let it go
Recognizing the futility or harm in holding onto negative emotions or grudges, and choosing to move on or forgive.


tears of joy relieved
Experiencing relief or release from a burden or challenge, leading to strong emotions of happiness or gratitude.


was i jealous?
Questioning one's own motivations or feelings, and considering the possibility of negative emotions like envy or resentment.


can't you feel my shame
Desire for someone else to understand or acknowledge one's feelings of regret or embarrassment.


just as helpless
Recognizing that others may share similar struggles or challenges, and that one is not alone in experiencing difficulty or hardship.


no you met the same
Acknowledging that others have experienced similar difficulties or challenges, and recognizing their shared experiences and struggles.




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