Perfect Frame
Neon Waltz Lyrics
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Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than knave, the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece, there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
Placed on a throne, you can
Sink your teeth, it's not
Too far away, closing
Placed on a throne, you can
Sink your teeth, it's not
Too far away, closing
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
The opening lines of the song "Perfect Frame" by Neon Waltz uses a metaphor of time as a grain of sand for millions. The singer seems to reflect on the ephemeral nature of time and how it leaves little mark behind except for a numbered card in hand, which is an allusion to death. The singer compares himself to a knave, a card signifying a lower rank than the king, and highlights how the leaders' minds may change the course of life but remain unaffected themselves. The line "The iris has no point of view" could refer to both the literal meaning of a camera iris or the symbolic meaning of a person's point of view. It highlights that the way something is framed might have no connection to the reality of the situation.
The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of a vulture waiting to find the perfect shot by capturing the perfect frame. The singer reflects on feeling overwhelmed and overrun by strangers, while also regretting everything. The line "Only the blistering sun watched over all" acknowledges the intense heat and harsh conditions in the desert which adds to the misery of the hopeless and helpless crawling under the vulture.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, grain of sand for millions
Time moves too fast and is of little importance for many people.
Card in hand, numbered low
The singer feels insignificant and unimportant.
Less king than knave, the leaders mind
The people in power are not necessarily wise or benevolent.
Is thrown, but left unscathed
Leaders may make mistakes but do not suffer the consequences.
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
Take a picture and chart your course forward.
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
The singer is overwhelmed and lost.
Show me your masterpiece, there's nothing there
Others may not understand or appreciate the singer's work.
The iris has no point of view
Beauty and art are subjective and open to interpretation.
As the vulture waits
Waiting for an opportunity to pounce and take advantage of the situation.
I will find a place
The artist will search for a safe spot amidst danger and chaos.
To set up stall
To establish a temporary resting place.
Capture the perfect frame
To seize a moment and create something beautiful and memorable.
As the vulture flown
Once danger has passed, the singer will move on.
And the helpless crawl
Others may be struggling and unable to help themselves.
Only the blistering sun
The harsh reality with no mercy or pity.
Watched over all
Everything and everyone is exposed and vulnerable.
Name, name a price for what I've done
Others may put a value on the artist's work.
I'm over-run, with strangers now
The singer is surrounded by unfamiliar people and situations.
Forget what the past has sprung before
Don't dwell on past mistakes and regrets.
I regret everything
The artist feels remorseful and guilty.
Placed on a throne, you can
Having power and influence.
Sink your teeth, it's not
The artist is aware of the risks and consequences of being in a position of power.
Too far away, closing
The sense of danger and harm is approaching.
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neon Waltz
LYRICS
'Perfect Frame'
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Neon Waltz
'Perfect Frame' LYRICS
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Neon Waltz
'Perfect Frame' LYRICS
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Neon Waltz
'Perfect Frame'
LYRICS
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Neon Waltz
'Perfect Frame' LYRICS
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Neon Waltz
LYRICS
'Perfect Frame'
V1
Time, grain of sand for millions
Card in hand, numbered low
Less king than nave , the leaders mind
Is thrown, but left unscathed
V2
Press the shutter snap, that plot the way
I'm over-run, my cause nowhere
Show me your masterpiece there's nothing there
The iris has no point of view
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
V3
Name, name a price for what I've done
I'm over-run, with strangers now
Forget what the past has sprung before
I regret everything
M8
Placed on a thrown, you can
Sink your teeth, its not
Too far away closing x2
CH
As the vulture waits
I will find a place
To set up stall
Capture the perfect frame
As the vulture flown
And the helpless crawl
Only the blistering sun
Watched over all
Hardik Vats
why people don't recognize real music like this is beyond me
Hey Little Bird
Love this! Just ordered the vinyl all the way from California! Heard "Perfect Frame" in the tv show American Crime and loved it immediately, can't wait for the rest of the LP.
Aslı Gönül Yıldırım
ı can listen that song forever. neon waltz is pure greatness
isa bela
amei essa música, vocês são muito bons <3
Mauricio Reyes
I'd been waiting for this song to be released since I came across it on American Crime 2. Great song!
Madison Bear
Amazing Song, As simple as that. Great piece of of art
TheLevygames
in the morning i always walk to school with this in my air , that walk is heaven for me
Martyna Bernakowska
This song is AMAZING
Arn Omar
¡Grandiosa canción!
Marvellous song!