Away
Neurosis/Tribes 0f Neurot Lyrics
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wake and risk a foul weakness to live
when it all comes down
watch the smoke and bury the past again
sit and think what will come
raise your fears and cast them all away
The lyrics of "Away" by Neurosis/Tribes of Neurot embody a message of leaving the past behind and embracing the uncertainty of the future. The opening line, "cease this long, long rest," could be interpreted as a call-to-action to wake up from a stagnant state and push forward with a risk of vulnerability in order to truly live. The next line, "when it all comes down, watch the smoke and bury the past again," seems to suggest that there will be challenges and difficulties, but it's important to acknowledge them and move on. The final line, "sit and think what will come, raise your fears and cast them all away," encourages reflection on what may come in the future and to overcome any fears that may interfere with moving forward.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of releasing the weight of the past and embracing the challenges and uncertainty of the future in order to truly live and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
cease this long, long rest
Stop avoiding life and waking up to the challenges it offers.
wake and risk a foul weakness to live
By waking up, you open yourself up to vulnerability, but this is necessary to truly live.
when it all comes down
When everything falls apart or comes crashing down.
watch the smoke and bury the past again
Reflect on the situation and move on from the past to start fresh.
sit and think what will come
Take some time to contemplate the future and what it holds.
raise your fears and cast them all away
Confront your fears and let go of them, so they no longer hold you back.
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