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Escape
Nightmare Air Lyrics
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I'll carve a mountain in the sky, peek thought the clouds to sunshine.
Memory remember the feeling.
I cannot escape!
And the time it is now use the motion.
I cannot escape!
Hands of gold will fall down to the ocean.
A little dust stuck on the lense won't harm the view in the end.
A little salt in the wound, oh fantasy don't make a joke of me
The sun will burn a man alive in time.
The lyrics to Nightmare Air's song "Escape" describe the feeling of being trapped in a situation, unable to escape from it, no matter how hard one tries. The use of the phrase "Lucid dreams" suggests a state of mind where one is aware that they are dreaming but unable to control the outcome. The next line "something you see, something is there but not really" adds to the idea of not being able to grasp a situation fully.
The next line, "I'll carve a mountain in the sky, peek thought the clouds to sunshine" describes the desperation to escape one's current situation, no matter how impossible it may seem. This line is followed by "Memory remember the feeling", which emphasizes the idea of wanting to escape the current situation but also wanting to hold onto the feeling of wanting to escape.
The chorus of the song repeats "I cannot escape!" as a declaration of defeat. The following lines "And the time it is now use the motion. I cannot escape! Hands of gold will fall down to the ocean" suggest that time is running out but there is still a desire to find a way out. The final line of the chorus "I cannot escape!" encapsulates the frustration and feeling of being stuck.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucid dreams something you see, something is there but not really.
Seeing something in a dream vividly, but realizing it's not real.
I'll carve a mountain in the sky, peek thought the clouds to sunshine.
Imagining being able to reach great heights and escape to a better place.
Memory remember the feeling.
Trying to hold onto the emotions and sensations of a past memory.
I cannot escape!
Feeling trapped and unable to break free from a situation.
And the time it is now use the motion.
Trying to stay present in the moment and move forward in life.
Hands of gold will fall down to the ocean.
Acknowledging that even precious or valuable things can be lost or discarded.
I cannot escape!
Reiterating the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape.
A little dust stuck on the lense won't harm the view in the end.
Recognizing that small issues or imperfections won't ultimately ruin a situation or relationship.
A little salt in the wound, oh fantasy don't make a joke of me
Begging to not have false hope or unrealistic expectations about a situation.
The sun will burn a man alive in time.
Reflecting on the harsh reality that time can cause pain and destruction.
Writer(s): 松任谷 由実
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Will Merritt
First time experiencing them opening for Gary Numan last night. Such a great band! The energy and delivery was unbelievable!
Tom Salt
Gary Numan + this band = best gig!
Flight Object
Garry Newman maybe?
Jason Lamoreaux
This band should be HUGE. What an incredible album and this track is the tits!
Eric Landry
I heard this for the first time on WUNH back in like 2013. This song still bumps hard!!!!!
Tom - WAW
I went to see Gary Numan and I discovered this amazing band. Shame that I missed the opportunity to buy CD.
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Love this band ❤ 🤘🤙
Capitaine Planete
I have heard your song for the 1st time this morning on Live.365's DKFM. It's been in my head all day and it's great! I would love to buy a CD with this song! I love Swaan's voice and your sound in general. Gives me a big stupid smile! :)
ZechariahFive
&^%$ yes. First band in a long time that I've heard that has tension in their music, in the melody, different moods...absolutely beautiful f!@#ng music. thank you NA <3
Emberland
This is fucking great, really looking forward to seeing you live!