Turtle
Meinhard Lyrics
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And even further
Around
I'm chasing down a dream
Seems a thousand years have passed
Looking for a thing to last
Reeling writhing
Time is fleeting
All alone
I'm crawling on
All my confidence has gone
There I collapse
All my dreams about to die
Tumbling down
I don't know
Who am I?
There I collapse
Tell me what's going on
Down to the ground
Everything has gone wrong
Flipped on my back
I withdraw in my shell
Won't someone please
Give me a hand
Flipped on my back
I withdraw in my shell
This kind of inertia
Sure feels like hell
In ambition and destruction
All my mind
I fade away
Swaying in derision
Praying
How on earth I'd drift astray?
Black and cold
My pity soul
I hide inside myself and cry
Crawling
Seeking some salvation
All the world feels like a lie
There I collapse
And my soul has dropped dead
I'm breaking down
There is nothing ahead
There I collapse
Just a shell as I fall
Down to myself
I feel nothing at all
Flipped on my back
I withdraw in my shell
Won't someone please
Give me a hand
Flipped on my back
I withdraw in my shell
This kind of inertia
Sure feels like hell
In the song "Turtle" by Meinhard, the singer is chasing down a dream and seeking something to last. However, time seems to be fleeting and the singer is left alone, crawling on in despair as all confidence has disappeared. The collapse of the singer's dreams is evident in the lyrics, as they wonder who they are and everything seems to have gone wrong. In the midst of their despair, the singer withdraws into their shell, indicating a sense of feeling invisible and cowardly.
The collapse of the singer's soul is emphasized in the lyrics as they feel as though they are breaking down and there is nothing ahead. The feeling of inertia and the world feeling like a lie is indicative of the sense of hopelessness that the singer is feeling. The imagery of the turtle withdrawing into their shell is used as a metaphor for the singer's sense of feeling trapped and powerless, unable to escape their circumstances.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about the struggle to achieve one's dreams, and the sense of disappointment and despair that comes when those dreams are not achieved. The turtle is often used as a metaphor for the slow and steady pursuit of a goal, but in this case, the pursuit has led to a feeling of hopelessness and despair. The singer is left wondering who they are and where they fit in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
On and on
Endlessly, without stopping
And even further
Continuing beyond what is expected or necessary
Around
Moving in a circular motion
I'm chasing down a dream
Pursuing a goal or aspiration
Seems a thousand years have passed
Time feels slow, as if it has been a very long time
Looking for a thing to last
Searching for something that will endure over time
Reeling writhing
Experiencing intense emotion or physical discomfort
Time is fleeting
Time passes quickly and cannot be regained
Striking hours with my bones
Feeling the passage of time in one's body and bones
All alone
Without companionship or support
I'm crawling on
Moving forward despite feeling helpless or weak
All my confidence has gone
Having lost one's self-assurance
There I collapse
Reaching a point of complete physical or emotional breakdown
All my dreams about to die
Feeling as if one's aspirations are slipping away
Tumbling down
Falling apart or failing
I don't know
Lacking understanding or comprehension
Who am I?
Questioning one's identity or purpose
Tell me what's going on
Asking for clarification or understanding
Down to the ground
Completely defeated or destroyed
Everything has gone wrong
Nothing is going as intended
Flipped on my back
Overturned and vulnerable
I withdraw in my shell
Retreating into oneself or becoming introverted
Won't someone please
Asking for help or support
This kind of inertia
The feeling of being stuck or immobile
Sure feels like hell
Feeling overwhelmed or powerless
In ambition and destruction
Driven by a desire to succeed, even if it means causing harm
All my mind
Consumed by thoughts or ideas
I fade away
Losing a sense of self or identity
Swaying in derision
Being mocked or ridiculed
Praying
Seeking guidance or help from a higher power
How on earth I'd drift astray?
Wondering how one's life has gone so far off course
Black and cold
Feeling drained of life or energy
My pity soul
Having self-pity or feeling sorry for oneself
I hide inside myself and cry
Retreating into oneself and expressing emotion
Crawling
Moving slowly and deliberately
Seeking some salvation
Searching for a way out or solution
All the world feels like a lie
Feeling as if everything is false or deceptive
And my soul has dropped dead
Feeling spiritually dead or empty
I'm breaking down
Experiencing an emotional or mental collapse
There is nothing ahead
Feeling as if one's future is bleak or hopeless
Just a shell as I fall
Feeling empty or hollow as life crumbles around you
I feel nothing at all
Feeling devoid of emotion or sensation
Writer(s): Meinhard
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.