Horizons
Ofln - Puscifer Lyrics
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Still not real.
Ash, urn, and silence.
Talk to me.
Dust devil swept you away.
My recollections are
All that's left of you.
Swirl and sway without me
Dust devil swept you away.
Whirling playful dancing about you.
What's left of you is
Ash and urn and this silent horizon.
In the song "Horizons" by Puscifer, the lyrics depict a sense of loss and longing for someone who has been taken away, symbolized by a "dust devil" that has swept them away. The repeated line "dust devil swept you away" suggests an abrupt and unexpected separation, leaving the singer struggling to accept the reality of the situation. The phrase "still not real" conveys the disbelief and denial that often accompany grief.
The mention of "ash, urn, and silence" implies a sense of finality and mortality, perhaps referencing the ashes and urn used in cremation or the solemn silence of the grave. The plea to "talk to me" reveals the singer's yearning to connect with the departed loved one or perhaps a desperate desire for closure.
The repetition of the line "my recollections are all that's left of you" underscores the theme of memory and the lingering impact of the person who has departed. The swirling, swaying, and playful imagery of a dust devil evokes a sense of movement and energy, contrasting with the stillness and emptiness left behind in the absence of the beloved. The "silent horizon" at the end suggests a vast emptiness, a void that remains in the singer's life without their loved one.
Overall, "Horizons" explores the emotional aftermath of loss, grappling with acceptance, and the lasting presence of memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust devil swept you away.
You were carried away and disappeared, just like how a tornado-like whirlwind takes things with it.
Still not real.
Even now, it's hard to believe that you're truly gone.
Ash, urn, and silence.
Only ashes and an urn remain as physical remnants, along with the overwhelming silence left by your absence.
Talk to me.
Please communicate with me, even though you're no longer here in a tangible form.
Dust devil swept you away.
Once again emphasizing that you were whisked away by a powerful force, leaving behind nothing but memories.
My recollections are all that's left of you.
All that remains of you in my life are the memories that I hold dearly.
Swirl and sway without me.
The world continues to move and change, revolving and dancing, even though I feel detached and not part of it without you.
Dust devil swept you away.
Repeating the imagery once more, emphasizing the force that took you away.
Whirling playful dancing about you.
Describing how the dust devil seemed vibrant, lively, and mischievous as it moved around you.
What's left of you is ash and urn and this silent horizon.
Now all that remains of you are fleeting fragments, the ashes in the urn, and the overwhelming quietude symbolized by the horizon.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joshua Eustis, Mat Mitchell, Maynard Keenan
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