Rêverie
Passafire Lyrics
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trying to sleep
tossing turning all around in my bed
wrestle for peace
I'm running with a hundred pounds of lead
chained to my feet
sinking deeper in a sea of dread
facing defeat
Wake now,
having a reverie
visceral dormancy
Wake now
reveling heavily
settling steadily
Wade out
tied to the tide
letting it rise
Fade out
There's a factory inside of my brain
Manufactures it all
Takes the things that really drive me insane
Rolls them into a ball
Then they soak the ball in gasoline
wait until I fall
Asleep and waiting for the fatal flame
that makes the bomb go off
Break down
Lay down
Space out
Fade out
The song "Reverie" by Passafire is a reflection on the struggles and anxieties that we face in our daily lives. The lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and experiences, desperately seeking a way out. The imagery used in the song is powerful and vivid, with lines such as "sinking deeper in a sea of dread" and "there's a factory inside of my brain" painting a picture of the overwhelming weight that can accompany these kinds of feelings.
The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, urging the listener to "wake now" and embrace a "visceral dormancy," or a state of restful awareness. The lyrics suggest that it is possible to find peace and calm in the midst of chaos by simply allowing oneself to give in to the moment and let go of the worries and fears that hold us back.
Overall, "Reverie" is a deeply introspective song that explores the universal human experience of struggling with our own thoughts and emotions. It reminds us that while the journey towards inner peace and happiness can be difficult, it is ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Got these visions inside my head
I'm tormented with imaginary scenes in my mind
trying to sleep
Attempting to rest but unable to do so
tossing turning all around in my bed
Rolling and moving uneasily in my bed
wrestle for peace
Fighting to calm myself down and find inner calmness
I'm running with a hundred pounds of lead
I feel burdened and weighed down by life's struggles
chained to my feet
Feeling trapped and hindered by my own limitations
sinking deeper in a sea of dread
Becoming more and more anxious and afraid
facing defeat
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up
Wake now,
Time to wake up and face reality
having a reverie
Experiencing a daydream or state of deep thought
visceral dormancy
A bodily state of rest and inactivity
Wake now
Wake up again and focus on the present moment
reveling heavily
Enjoying and indulging in deep thought
settling steadily
Becoming calm and centered
Wade out
Gradually leave behind negative feelings
tied to the tide
Connected and influenced by the natural ebb and flow of life
letting it rise
Allowing myself to experience positive emotions
Fade out
Gradually come to a peaceful and restful state
There's a factory inside of my brain
My mind is constantly generating thoughts and ideas
Manufactures it all
Creating every thought, dream, and emotion that I experience
Takes the things that really drive me insane
Focussing on things that cause me distress and anxiety
Rolls them into a ball
Compiling and packing my troubles together
Then they soak the ball in gasoline
Making my problems more explosive and difficult to manage
wait until I fall
Waiting for the moment when I am weakest and most vulnerable
Asleep and waiting for the fatal flame
Unaware and oblivious to my own destructive thoughts and behaviors
that makes the bomb go off
The moment when my troubles finally come to a head and cause an explosion
Break down
Finally giving in to the pressure and falling apart
Lay down
Allowing myself to rest and recover
Space out
Spacing out and disengaging from the present moment
Fade out
Gradually slipping into sleep or unconsciousness
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.