Black Ice
Paledusk Lyrics

It's dark, cold, and painful too harsh to touch
The subject is describing a feeling of darkness, coldness, and pain that is too intense and overwhelming to be dealt with.

Dangerous, cold and lonely too harsh to touch
The subject feels that the situation they're in is dangerous, cold, and isolated, making it difficult to find a way out or to connect with others.

It's sharp, cold and brutal too harsh to touch
The subject is describing a feeling of sharpness, coldness, and brutality that is difficult to endure or to face directly.

Catch the vibe with me BLACK ICE
The subject is inviting the listener to empathize with them and to understand the feeling they're experiencing, which they describe as 'black ice.'

Today is the last day I always think so
The subject has a sense of foreboding and anticipates that each day will be their last, indicating a lack of hope or optimism for the future.

Broken mirror, clear fear I don't need both are unneeded
The subject is rejecting the idea of dwelling on their fears or on things that are broken or damaged, preferring to move forward without being encumbered by them.

Don't be feeling that way Dangerous, cold and lonely too harsh to touch Catch the vibe with me BLACK ICE
The subject is urging the listener not to fall into the same sense of danger, coldness, and isolation that they're experiencing, inviting them to empathize with the feeling they describe as 'black ice.'

Break it My heart is crying Break it My heart is screaming Break it My heart is melting Tell me what it is, made my heart break
The subject is experiencing intense emotional pain and is urging someone to 'break it,' or to help them find a way to ease their heartache and sadness.

Are you by my side? Hang up my broken heart Let it air out
The subject is asking if someone is there to support them during this difficult time, and is hoping to find a way to heal or to 'air out' their emotions.

BLACK ICE I'm standing on the edge BLACK ICE You're just watching me now BLACK ICE I'm standing on the edge Deep down I want to live in the same world
The subject feels as though they're standing on the edge of a precipice, with only their 'black ice' feeling to keep them company; they want to find a way to connect with someone and to live in a world that feels less isolated.

I'm not gettin' nothin' that you're sayin' I'm looking at you through the ice Your eyes hold so many lies
The subject feels as though they can't understand what someone else is saying or feeling, and is seeing them through the lens of their own 'black ice' feeling, which makes it difficult to tell if they're being truthful or not.

Look Don't be feeling that way
The subject is encouraging the listener not to fall into the same sense of danger, coldness, and isolation that they're experiencing, urging them to find a way to overcome their own struggles.

I don't ask for much but I don't want to have "Nothing" I keep losing Darkness stares at me Can't I go back to where I used to be?
The subject is feeling as though they don't have much to ask for, but they refuse to accept 'nothing'; they feel as though they keep losing, and are haunted by the feeling of darkness that they can't shake off, yearning to return to a time when things were better.

Damn it, my darling BLACK ICE at the back of my mind Solution, I know it But it does not make it zero Beautiful past, sad last, red light I don't really want any, piece of shit But I don't wanna have "Nothing"
The subject feels as though they're haunted by the feeling of 'black ice' in their mind, and while they believe they have a solution to their problems, it still doesn't make them disappear completely; they reflect on a beautiful past that led to a sad present, and express frustration with their current situation, rejecting the idea of being content with 'nothing.'

Fix it Tell me what it is, made my heart break If it keeps going like this, the flower I gave will be frozen
The subject is asking someone to help them fix the problems that are causing their heartache, and is worried that if things persist, the gesture they made in giving someone a flower will be wasted or ruined.

BLACK ICE I'm standing on the edge BLACK ICE You're just watching me now BLACK ICE I'm standing on the edge Deep down I want to live in the same world
The subject feels as though they're standing on the edge of a precipice, with only their 'black ice' feeling to keep them company; they want to find a way to connect with someone and to live in a world that feels less isolated.

Slow dance Through back I wanna back to the one day in summer I'm praying so much that I even think that way Solution, I am not sure
The subject remembers a day from summer when things were good, and is hoping to return to that time and place for a sense of comfort and peace; they express a sense of uncertainty about how to get there, but are praying that some solution will present itself.

I'm not gettin' nothin' that you're sayin' I don't care anymore
The subject is feeling as though they can't understand what someone else is saying, and is expressing a sense of apathy or detachment from the situation.

Today is the last day When I close my eyes, I see your flood of tears Why are you crying? But I don't care anymore Because I love you more than anything
The subject feels as though today is the last day, and when they close their eyes, they see someone else's tears, wondering what has caused them to cry; they express indifference to the situation, but say that they love the person more than anything, indicating that their feelings for them are still strong despite their struggles.

BLACK ICE You're standing on the edge BLACK ICE I started running to you BLACK ICE You're standing on the edge Deep down I want to live in the same world
Someone else is experiencing the same feeling of 'black ice,' standing on the edge of a precipice, and the subject is running towards them to help; they express a desire to make a connection and to live in a world that feels less isolated.