Vital
Nordex Lyrics
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The future's thrown away like this
I stretch out my hands, embraced in the present
A throbbing beating in my veins
It doesn't stop, it finds a way
Suddenly all impulses erase
As sorrow slowly drains emotions from within
Fate is unknown and all of the
Worthless words, they leave me high and dry
Feels like a cold knife cutting through my heart
Now,
Ah, Pure White Wings No One Can See,
Will Stay Closed Until I Believe
In the hands that are held aloft
And streaming Blood will overflow
Things I Can See In Your Eyes
Are To Silent, Can't Hear A Sound
I will give up everything to know,
So I am falling down to the bottom to see through it all
End
The lyrics of Nordex's song Vital reflect on the uncertainty and transience of life. The first stanza talks about the non-existence of things, and how the future is wasted away. The second stanza uses imagery to convey the persistent and strong nature of the present, and how impulses can override that. The third stanza talks about the fading of color, most likely a metaphor for loss of emotion, and how meaningless words have left the singer feeling abandoned and hurt. The final lines of this stanza convey a sense of despair and heartbreak, an emotion further intensified by the shift in music that occurs.
The next stanza talks about pure white wings that are invisible to others, which will remain closed until the singer believes. This line can be interpreted in many ways; it could be a metaphor for hope or simply the singer's own beliefs. The following line talks of "Streaming blood" which suggests pain or loss, while the two lines that follow cultivate an idea of unspoken emotions, expressed only through the singer's recognition of them in the eyes of others. The final line of the stanza recognizes the futility of the singer's situation, while acknowledging the need to understand and gain insight.
The song concludes with the singer falling to the bottom to gain that insight, and perhaps even face up to the truth of the situation. These poignant lyrics evoke a sense of sadness, loss, and reflection, encouraging introspection and contemplation.
Line by Line Meaning
All of these things that don't exist,
The singer acknowledges the existence of intangible things in their life.
The future's thrown away like this
The singer believes that the future is being wasted or destroyed.
I stretch out my hands, embraced in the present
The singer is embracing the present moment.
A throbbing beating in my veins
The artist associates a strong sensation with the impulse to act.
It doesn't stop, it finds a way
The artist is determined to act despite potential roadblocks.
Suddenly all impulses erase
The singer experiences a momentary loss of direction or purpose.
And it becomes so clear the color's fading in me,
The singer recognizes their own emotional decline.
As sorrow slowly drains emotions from within
The artist feels their sorrow is causing them to lose their emotional capacity.
Fate is unknown and all of the
The artist is uncertain about their future.
Worthless words, they leave me high and dry
The artist feels that words are not enough to provide guidance or support.
Feels like a cold knife cutting through my heart
The singer is experiencing emotional pain.
Ah, Pure White Wings No One Can See,
The artist references a metaphorical, invisible quality.
Will Stay Closed Until I Believe
The singer believes that they must have faith to fully realize their potential.
In the hands that are held aloft
The singer trusts a higher power to guide them.
And streaming Blood will overflow
The singer is willing to make a sacrifice for their beliefs.
Things I Can See In Your Eyes
The artist is observing someone else, who is potentially hiding their feelings.
Are To Silent, Can't Hear A Sound
The artist is struggling to interpret the other person's emotions.
I will give up everything to know,
The singer is willing to make a significant sacrifice for knowledge.
So I am falling down to the bottom to see through it all
The singer is taking extreme measures to understand their situation.
Writer(s): Masaaki Endo
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