Sloom
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics

The sea said goodbye to the shore so the sun wouldn't notice
The sea retreated from the shore so that the sun wouldn't notice. It's like hiding one's emotions to avoid exposing the pain to others.

The seaweed that wrapped its arms around you
The seaweed is a metaphor for a past relationship or memory, where you held onto something tightly and maybe didn't want to let go.

The carpet on my cheek feels like a forest
The feeling of a forest on one's face is like the feeling of lying on a soft, comforting surface, like a carpet, that brings a sense of calmness and peace.

And I run through the tall trees with your hands chasing me
This refers to a happy memory or childhood experience where someone played with you (represented by the hands) while you ran through the tall trees.

The books that I keep by my bags are full of your stories
The books represent memories that are kept close at hand and the stories are the memories of someone who is important to you.

That I drew up from a little dream of mine, a little nightmare of yours
The memories were either good or bad, happy or painful, and were either imagined by yourself or shared by someone else.

To be asked to take this plunge, to forgive and forget
This refers to a decision to make a big change or take a risk, which requires forgetting the past and starting anew by forgiving yourself and others.

And be the better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
The artist is encouraging oneself to be a better person by making the decision to forgive and forget and take the plunge.

So love me, mother
The artist seeks love, approval and support from their mother.

And love me, father
The artist seeks love, approval and support from their father.

And love my sister as well
The singer seeks love, approval and support from their sister as well.

The cat's silhouette, as big as a monster
This refers to an object or situation that seems much larger and scarier than it actually is, like a cat's shadow appearing like a monster in the dark.

In this concrete jungle, with streetlights hanging their heads
This refers to a city or urban life, where streetlights illuminate the path but also add to the feelings of loneliness and sadness.

So make all your last demands, for I will forsake you
This refers to the decision to cut ties with somebody or something that has been holding you back, and to move on from that relationship or situation.

And I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
This refers to the moment of ending a relationship or part of your life, where you see someone for the last time and it feels like it's the first time because of the weight of the situation.

I met a man today and he smiled back at me
This refers to a chance meeting with someone who brings a sense of happiness and joy, serving as a reminder that life is full of unexpected, positive moments.

Now there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet
These thoughts, like memories or hope, give purpose and motivation to keep moving forward, despite the challenges or obstacles that may arise.