Eternity's Behind 4 Hours
Parabelle Lyrics
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There's an unfit family who just keeps trying
There's a faceless crowd that screams with all of its might
She runs her hands through her hair
And she won't even listen
But if caught and cornered she'll admit that she misses him
It won't be close
It won't be outright
There's a fault in a plan
It caves with the level of commitment
And she will doubt his
And he will doubt hers
But life goes on even if eternity's behind four hours
There's ghosts in machines and nothing will faze it
If you're asking me let's go back to basics
When no one cares what's on TV
They throw candy to the moths and the poor ones save it
Post a picture on the wall for all to rate it
I'm disgusted that failure stems from a poor level of commitment
And she will doubt his
And he will doubt hers
But life goes on even if eternity's behind four hours
The lyrics to Parabelle's song "Eternity's Behind 4 Hours" discuss themes of struggle, doubt, and the passing of time. The opening lines "There's a radio playing in stereo hi-fi / There's an unfit family who just keeps trying / There's a faceless crowd that screams with all of its might" set the scene for a chaotic and uncertain world. The singer of the song seems to be a woman who is struggling in a relationship, as evidenced by the lines "She runs her hands through her hair / And she won't even listen / But if caught and cornered she'll admit that she misses him."
Throughout the song, there is a sense of doubt and uncertainty on both sides of the relationship. The lines "There's a fault in a plan / It caves with the level of commitment" suggest that the relationship is built on shaky ground and is at risk of falling apart. However, despite these doubts, life goes on, as evidenced by the line "But life goes on even if eternity's behind four hours." This line suggests that even though time feels like it is moving slowly and that things are uncertain, life will continue to move forward.
Overall, "Eternity's Behind 4 Hours" is a song that addresses themes of struggle, doubt, and uncertainty in relationships and in life in general. The lyrics paint a picture of a world that is chaotic and uncertain, but ultimately resilient and capable of moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a radio playing in stereo hi-fi
In the midst of chaos and misfortune, a symbol of normalcy and comfort can be found in the form of a booming and clear radio.
There's an unfit family who just keeps trying
Despite their inadequacies and struggles, a family perseveres and continues to strive for a better life.
There's a faceless crowd that screams with all of its might
Amidst the throngs of society, individuals lose their identity and become part of the screaming chorus, yearning to be heard.
She runs her hands through her hair
A character in the story reacts physically to their tense and uncertain emotions.
And she won't even listen
A character in the story refuses to hear advice or reasoning, potentially leading to a negative outcome.
But if caught and cornered she'll admit that she misses him
When faced with no other options, a character in the story will admit their emotional vulnerability and longing for someone or something.
It won't be close
The desired outcome is not within reach and is unlikely to be achieved easily.
It won't be outright
The desired outcome is not guaranteed, and may require indirect or unconventional means to attain it.
There's a fault in a plan
There is a flaw or weakness in a scheme or strategy that may cause it to fail.
It caves with the level of commitment
The success or failure of a plan is heavily dependent on the level of investment and dedication put into it.
And she will doubt his
A character in the story will question the motives or loyalty of another character.
And he will doubt hers
A character in the story will question the honesty or intentions of another character.
But life goes on even if eternity's behind four hours
Time may seem endless and unbearable in difficult situations, but life moves forward regardless of the passage of time.
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