ORION
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I buried you warm underneath the glow of Orion's belt
Can you tell me how it feels
Or can you show me how it felt

The mountains look closer today and my mind starts coming back new
Guess that's good for me
But is it better for you
The hissing of disparate systems
The metal that grinds through the night
As long as there's someone that I recognize
At the turn of the tide

I'm digging up bodies again
Would you lend me a hand this time
I don't care what it is
Just hope it's not mine

A crown of thorns made of barbed wire
I'm tryna unravel all this
It's not about what I'll do
It's more about what I did

Missing the listlessness wishing the world was set out for me
We don't need talk or anything
I'm fine if we just be
If we just be

I buried you warm underneath the glow of Orion's belt




Don't have to tell me how it feels
Think I know how it felt

Overall Meaning

The first paragraph of the lyrics sets the scene for the song by describing the act of burying someone under the glow of Orion's belt. This imagery suggests a sense of warmth and comfort in this burial, potentially metaphorical in nature. The singer asks the buried person to share their experience, asking them to explain or demonstrate how it felt. This could indicate a desire for understanding or empathy, seeking a connection with the buried individual.


In the second paragraph, the lyrics take a shift as the singer observes the mountains appearing closer and feels their mind becoming rejuvenated. Although this change seems positive for the singer, there is a lingering question about whether it is truly beneficial for the buried person as well. This raises the idea that personal growth and improvement may not always have a universal impact or be universally beneficial. It reflects a sense of introspection and consideration for the well-being of others.


The third paragraph introduces a harsher tone, describing the hissing of disparate systems and the grinding metal of the night. These images represent a sense of discomfort or tension, possibly symbolic of the struggles and challenges the singer faces. However, the lyrics also express the importance of having someone recognizable during such difficult times, suggesting that familiarity and connection offer a sense of stability in the face of adversity.


The fourth and final paragraph delves deeper into the singer's emotions, expressing a need for help and support from others. The act of digging up bodies is used metaphorically to represent revisiting past experiences or memories. The plea for assistance reinforces the idea that the singer desires assistance navigating through personal challenges. There is a selfless element in the request, as the singer states that they don't care about the specifics of the help, as long as it is not detrimental to themselves. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability, indicating a willingness to lean on others in times of need.


The concluding lines of the song reiterate the burial motif, emphasizing that the singer already has some understanding of how it felt to be buried. This repetition suggests a theme of introspection and reflection, as the singer may have experienced similar emotions or situations in the past. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and contemplation, seeking to connect with the buried person's experience and emotions. Overall, the song delves into themes of connection, personal growth, the challenges of life, and the search for understanding and empathy.


Line by Line Meaning

I buried you warm underneath the glow of Orion's belt
I laid you to rest with tenderness, in the comforting light of the constellation Orion


Can you tell me how it feels
Can you explain the emotions and sensations you experienced


Or can you show me how it felt
Can you demonstrate and make me understand the intensity of those feelings


The mountains look closer today and my mind starts coming back new
Today, the mountains appear nearer and my thoughts begin to rejuvenate


Guess that's good for me
I suppose this is beneficial for my well-being


But is it better for you
However, I wonder if it also brings about positive changes in your life


The hissing of disparate systems
The whispering sounds of disconnected systems


The metal that grinds through the night
The ominous grinding noise of metal persisting throughout the night


As long as there's someone that I recognize
As long as there is someone familiar to me


At the turn of the tide
During a significant change or turning point


I'm digging up bodies again
I am once again unearthing past experiences or memories


Would you lend me a hand this time
Could you offer me assistance on this occasion


I don't care what it is
I am not concerned about the specific form of help


Just hope it's not mine
I simply hope that the help provided does not harm me in any way


A crown of thorns made of barbed wire
A symbol of suffering and pain, represented by a crown adorned with sharp barbs


I'm tryna unravel all this
I am attempting to untangle and comprehend all of this complexity


It's not about what I'll do
It is not solely about my future actions


It's more about what I did
It largely concerns my past actions and their consequences


Missing the listlessness wishing the world was set out for me
Longing for a lack of direction, desiring a pre-determined path in the world


We don't need talk or anything
We do not require verbal communication or any other formalities


I'm fine if we just be
I am content if we simply exist together without pressure or expectations


I buried you warm underneath the glow of Orion's belt
I laid you to rest with tenderness, in the comforting light of the constellation Orion


Don't have to tell me how it feels
You do not need to explain the emotions and sensations


Think I know how it felt
I believe I already have an understanding of the intensity of those feelings




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Written by: Luke Schaefer

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