Smoke
PTI Lyrics
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Time stops when everythings a part of me
This plague of thought brings the endless sleep
The warm embrace of longing to be unseen
Catharsis wakes me up from sickly sleep
One vision to destroy what's binding me
Through the smoke I saw things differently
One day the skies will clear
Some day will bring brighter times
I'll find you, trust me
I'm sure you'll find me
The lyrics of PTI's song "Smoke" encapsulate a sense of frustration and despair towards the prevailing circumstances. The first two lines of the song create an impactful image of slow motion clouds that are black with devilry, emphasizing the oppressive nature of the surrounding environment. The next two lines compound this notion by describing the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of one's own thoughts, a feeling of longing to be unseen, ignored, and forgotten.
The subsequent lines, however, introduce a sense of hope and empowerment. The singer speaks of catharsis, the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions. This release awakens them from their sickly sleep and provides them with the courage necessary to destroy that which is binding them. As the lyrics progress, the singer continues to gain clarity and perspective, seeing things differently through the smoke that previously obstructed their view.
Finally, the lyrics offer a glimmer of hope towards the future, suggesting that one day the skies will clear, and brighter times will come, and in those brighter times, the singer believes that they will be able to find their way and the people they seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow motion clouds are black with devilry
The dark clouds slowly move in a sinister way, embodying a sense of evil
Time stops when everythings a part of me
In moments when everything is overwhelming, time seems to stand still while I process everything inwardly
This plague of thought brings the endless sleep
Exhaustion and mental strain from excessive thoughts can hinder sleep
The warm embrace of longing to be unseen
A strong desire to be invisible, to not be seen or heard
Catharsis wakes me up from sickly sleep
Emotional release helps awaken me from an unhealthy state of sleep
One vision to destroy what's binding me
A clear image to break free from what is restricting me emotionally or mentally
Through the smoke I saw things differently
In moments of confusion, reflection helps bring clarity and a new perspective
A charred black world returns to normalacy
After a turbulent experience, things slowly become normal again
One day the skies will clear
Hope for a brighter future where things will become clearer and less complicated
Some day will bring brighter times
Belief that good things will come in the future
I'll find you, trust me
The singer has confidence that they will find someone they are searching for
I'm sure you'll find me
The artist believes the person they are seeking will eventually find them as well
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.