Persistence
Noctooa Lyrics
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I’ll show you what I’ve lived and where I’ve died
You the choose the route the same place it leads
In case you’d like to know you’ll never leave
This syrup has become my brother in quest
And the relief I feel is a bit too smooth
Insight will guide you through the wreckage you see
Persistence: the god of the atheist
You open up my vein and travel inside
I’ll show you what I’ve lived and where I’ve died
And if you think you’ll ever leave
I’ll tell you right now it’s not up to me
The lyrics of Noctooa's song "Persistence" delve into themes of perseverance and the struggle to overcome obstacles. The opening lines "You open up my vein and travel inside, I'll show you what I've lived and where I've died" suggest a deep trust and vulnerability, allowing someone to see the inner workings of the singer. The following line "You then choose the route the same place it leads, in case you'd like to know you'll never leave" speaks to the idea that no matter how much we want to escape our past or present circumstances, the path we choose will always lead us back to where we started. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the idea that true change and escape from difficult situations requires persistent effort.
The second verse is more introspective, with the lyrics "This syrup has become my brother in quest, and the relief I feel is a bit too smooth. Insight will guide you through the wreckage you see, to the level which I’ve lived in a spectrum that never bleeds." The syrup could be a reference to some sort of substance that the singer has relied on to cope, but now acknowledges that it is not a complete solution to their struggles. The wreckage they see could be the aftermath of their past mistakes or traumas, and only through persistent insight and self-reflection can they navigate through it. The line "to the level which I've lived in a spectrum that never bleeds" suggests that the singer has experienced a full range of emotions and lived through difficult situations, but has come out on the other side stronger.
Overall, "Persistence" is a song about the ongoing struggle to overcome obstacles and grow as a person. It emphasizes the importance of persistent effort and introspection, and acknowledges that there are no easy solutions.
Line by Line Meaning
You open up my vein and travel inside
You have gained access to my deepest emotions and experiences
I'll show you what I've lived and where I've died
I will reveal to you the things that have shaped me, both good and bad
You the choose the route the same place it leads
You have the power to follow the path I have taken, but it may lead to the same result
In case you’d like to know you’ll never leave
Once you have embarked on this journey with me, you will be forever changed
This syrup has become my brother in quest
The substance I consume has become a close ally in my personal search for meaning
And the relief I feel is a bit too smooth
The temporary escape from reality that this substance provides is almost too perfect
Insight will guide you through the wreckage you see
By gaining a deeper understanding of my experiences, you will be able to navigate through the difficulties in your own life
To the level which I've lived in a spectrum that never bleeds
My existence has been on a unique and intense spectrum that is unchanging
Persistence: the god of the atheist
The quality of persistence is like a deity for those who do not believe in a higher power
And if you think you'll ever leave
If you believe that you can simply walk away from this journey, you are mistaken
I'll tell you right now it's not up to me
The decision to continue on this path or to turn back lies solely with you
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.