The Exit
NYVES Lyrics

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Time won't hold the hands for us
Vacant hearts begin to rust
I want everything around me to be still
I want something to divide me from myself

Lost my way
When I try to find the exit here
A thousand calling doors will come to light

Lost my way
When I try to find the exit here
A thousand calling doors will come to light

Take me to the last ascent
Save my breath until the end
I want nothing to restrain me when I die
I've been told
There is something to divide us
From this cold

Lost my way
A thousand calling doors will come to light

If we don't find our out
Then where will we become

If we don't find our out
Then where will we become

Lost my way
When I try to find the exit here
A thousand calling doors will come to light

Lost my way

When I try to find the exit here
A thousand calling doors will come to light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of NYVES's song The Exit conveys a deep meaning of feeling lost and searching for an escape or a way out. The first verse expresses a sense of stagnancy as time passes, and emotions become dull and vacant, leading to a desire for stillness. The desire for something to "divide me from myself" could be interpreted as a yearning for a moment of peace or a breakthrough from internal turmoil or conflict.

The chorus repeats the line "Lost my way, When I try to find the exit here" emphasizing the feeling of being directionless and unable to escape from the current situation. The metaphorical "thousand calling doors" can be interpreted as opportunities or possibilities that are being presented, but it is challenging to discern which to choose. The second verse expresses a longing to be free from restraint and to experience a fulfilling end, rather than being held back by societal expectations or anxieties. The outro leaves the listener with a sense of uncertainty about what will happen if the way out is not found.

Overall, the lyrics of The Exit illustrate a sense of being stuck and unable to move forward in life, emphasizing the importance of finding a purpose and a sense of direction to avoid being lost.

Line by Line Meaning

Time won't hold the hands for us
Time cannot wait for us and will continue to pass, whether we are ready or not.

Vacant hearts begin to rust
When we are emotionally empty, we start to feel decay and deterioration inside.

I want everything around me to be still
I desire a sense of calmness and stillness around me, free from chaos and distractions.

I want something to divide me from myself
I want to separate from my own thoughts, emotions and self-destructive tendencies.

Lost my way
I am unable to find my path and purpose.

When I try to find the exit here
When I search for a way out of my current situation.

A thousand calling doors will come to light
Many opportunities will arise and become available to me.

Take me to the last ascent
Bring me to my final destination, where I can rest and find peace.

Save my breath until the end
Help me conserve my energy until my last moments so that I can go peacefully and without struggle.

I want nothing to restrain me when I die
I do not want to be held back by anything, physically or emotionally, when I pass on.

I've been told There is something to divide us From this cold
People have suggested that there is a way to escape the feeling of emptiness, loneliness and sadness.

If we don't find our out Then where will we become
If we do not find a way out of our current situation, where will we end up?

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