Bliss
Miller-Heidke Kate Lyrics
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Like windows on an empty street
Not this time though
First drink, the glow, the heat
A piece of morning sun
Swallowed with a grin
Shooting sparks within
Bliss
Up to the skylight
These walls are warm again
Out of my right mind
This feeling
Old absent friend
A piece of morning sun
Swallowed with a grin
Shooting sparks within
Shower everyone
Bliss
My violet sea receding like an empty threat
Could it be I’m free? I’ve paid the debt?
Bliss
The song Bliss by Kate Miller-Heidke talks about the experience of feeling alive again after a period of feeling closed off or disconnected from the world around. It describes the sensation of taking a first drink and feeling the heat and glow of the alcohol, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for finding something that finally sparks joy or passion within oneself. The piece of morning sun that is swallowed with a grin can also represent the start of a new day and a fresh start.
The song's chorus, which repeats the word "bliss," encapsulates this feeling of euphoria and complete contentment with life. The lyrics suggest that this newfound sense of bliss has come after a time of struggle, as indicated by the line "My violet sea receding like an empty threat / Could it be I’m free? I’ve paid the debt?". It’s as if the singer is looking back on a difficult time and feeling grateful to have overcome it.
Overall, the song Bliss is about finding joy in life after feeling disconnected, and the exuberance and elation that comes with that rediscovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes things are closed
Occasionally, opportunities may be unattainable
Like windows on an empty street
Similar to unused windows on an abandoned street
Not this time though
However, in the present situation that is not the case
First drink, the glow, the heat
With the first sip of a delicious beverage, a warm, comforting feeling spreads throughout the body
A piece of morning sun
A warm, happy feeling like the sun's rays shining down in the morning
Swallowed with a grin
Deeply felt and accepted with a smile
Shooting sparks within
Causing an electric, lively sensation within
Shower everyone
Spreading that positive feeling to others
Bliss
A state of perfect happiness or joy
Up to the skylight
Feelings growing and expanding to the highest possible limit
These walls are warm again
The walls around are now exuding warmth, as if they too are alive and happy
Out of my right mind
Not thinking rationally, but instead experiencing a thrilling, euphoric high
This feeling
The delightfully overwhelming emotion currently being experienced
Old absent friend
A feeling that had long been gone or forgotten, but now has returned
My violet sea receding like an empty threat
A once difficult and possibly threatening challenge that is now shrinking away, no longer a major concern
Could it be I’m free? I’ve paid the debt?
Is it possible that I've finally overcome this obstacle and freed myself from its hold? Have I done what I needed to do to succeed?
Bliss
A state of perfect happiness or joy
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