Mercurial also refers to a heavy alternative band from Perth, Western Australia, who have recently released their debut album 'August Design'. They weave electronics and synths into their own brand of heavy rock.
Meanwhile, up on the Northern Hemisphere, is a band from the hills of Appalachia, known as Mercurial. This power trio harnesses a heavy metallic assault and is rehearsing for an upcoming full-length.
The Inertia Tides
Mercurial Lyrics
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after all this time I've found
I'm built around
old wounds that never healed
it's beating loud
right now the rhythm's all I hear
the ocean keeps on calling
The lyrics of Mercurial's song "The Inertia Tides" speaks to the pain and suffering that one carries with them throughout their life. The opening line, "Still bleeding out after all this time I've found" hints at a past trauma or wound that has continued to affect the singer. This trauma has become a part of the singer's identity, as they state "I'm built around old wounds that never healed." Despite these wounds, the singer finds solace in the rhythm and beat of the music they are listening to, stating "it's beating loud, right now the rhythm's all I hear."
The ocean serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The singer recognizes that they are drifting away, possibly from the person they once were before their trauma, or a certain point in their life. The repeated line "We drift away" emphasizes the idea that life is constantly moving forward, and we are powerless to stop it. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of introspection and acceptance of one's past and present circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Still bleeding out
I am still hurting immensely
after all this time I've found
Despite the passage of time, I realize
I'm built around
What constitutes my being is defined by
old wounds that never healed
Past traumas that have not been resolved
it's beating loud
My heartbeat is deafening
right now the rhythm's all I hear
In this moment, all I can perceive is the rhythm of my heart
the ocean keeps on calling
I have a deep desire to reconcile with the environment around me
We drift away...
We are slowly distancing ourselves from our present state
Contributed by Reagan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.