Winona Ryder
Paerish Lyrics
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About two miles
It takes so much to try
Celebrate not taking sides
You're choking on denial
I can't feel bad for us
Better times are guessed to come
Once more, I've slept too much
A choir here to observe
I can't feel bad for us
There's a fire
About two miles
It takes so much to try
How come it's always there?
How come it's always there?
The song "Winona Ryder" by Paerish is a melancholic tune about the difficulties of life and the struggles to move past them. The lyrics appear to be about feeling stuck in a difficult situation and trying to find a way out. The opening line, "There's a fire about two miles," sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer appears to be watching something destructive happening from a distance. The singer is resigned to the fact that they cannot do much except observe and hope for better times ahead.
The line, "Celebrate not taking sides, you're choking on denial," seems to suggest that the singer has been trying to stay neutral in a conflict or difficult situation, but it's starting to weigh heavily on them. They are struggling to stay positive and not give in to the negative emotions that come with denial. However, despite this, the singer seems to be unable to feel bad for themselves or others. They are stuck in a state of apathy or indifference, unable to do anything but observe the fire burning.
Overall, "Winona Ryder" is a haunting and introspective song about the difficulties of life and the struggle to cope with them. It's a reminder that, despite our best efforts, sometimes we are simply unable to change the course of things.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire
There's an intense emotion or situation
About two miles
It's close enough to feel, but not close enough to see
It takes so much to try
It's difficult to take action or make changes
Celebrate not taking sides
It's better to avoid taking sides and just enjoy life
You're choking on denial
You're struggling to accept the truth or reality
I can't feel bad for us
I can't feel sorry for ourselves
I thought I woke you up
I thought I could inspire you or motivate you
Better times are guessed to come
There's hope for the future, even though it's uncertain
Once more, I've slept too much
I've wasted time or missed opportunities
A choir here to observe
There are people around us just watching, not participating
How come it's always there?
Why does the intense emotion or situation always persist?
How come it's always there?
Repetition of the same question, emphasizing the persistence of the situation
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.