Terror in the Canyons
Phosphorescent Lyrics

I could be the tiger, I could be the snake
I have the ability to be a fierce predator, whether it be through physical prowess or cunning.

I could be the fire, I could be the lake
I can be both destructive and calming in nature, capable of bringing either chaos or tranquility.

I could be the sky bird, waiting on the wind
I'm adaptable to situations as they arise, much like a bird that soars through the skies, at the mercy of the wind.

I could be the devil waiting to begin
I have the potential to be malicious and cause harm, much like a devil waiting to cause chaos.

See I was the wounded master and I was the slave
I have experienced both positions of power and vulnerability, and have been both a person in control and someone at the mercy of others.

My hands in my mouths are hungry was caught in the rain
I have struggled in rough circumstances and my hunger has made me both resourceful and desperate.

And I was the holy lion and I was the cage
I have been both powerful and confined, with a sense of authority but also a sense of being trapped.

And I was the leading actor and I was the stage
I have experienced both being in the forefront and in the background, having been both the center of attention and just a part of the setting.

Now you're telling me my heart's safe
You are reassuring me that my emotional well-being is unthreatened.

And I'm telling you I know
I understand what you're saying, but I'm not entirely convinced or may already know.

You're telling me lean in and I'm telling you to go
You want me to become closer or more invested, but I don't feel comfortable and would rather keep my distance.

Not so sorry for the heartbreak but for each season left unblessed
I regret not the heartache caused but rather the missed opportunities or time wasted being unhappy.

A new terror in the canyon, a new tear in our chest
Every new experience brings its own challenges and fears, which may cause further distress or pain.

And or could be the place
I could occupy the position of where something or someone is located.

I could be forever or just a couple days
I may be a lasting presence or just a temporary one, with either a long-term or short-term influence.

I could be the morning that breaks upon your skin
I can be the start of something new, like a sunrise that wakes you up and energizes you.

I could be the devil and do it all again
I have the potential to make harmful decisions again, much like a devil that continues to wreak havoc.

Oh but now you're telling me my heart's sick
You are informing me that my emotional state is unhealthy or in need of healing.

And you're telling me you're leaving
You're breaking the news to me that you're departing or terminating our relationship.

And I'm telling you to go
I'm accepting your decision and telling you that you have my blessing to leave.

And I'm not so sorry for the heart-wreck
Although I regret the pain caused, I also recognize that sometimes it's necessary for growth or change.

But for each season left unblessed
I mourn the lost opportunities or moments of happiness that could have been experienced.

The new terror in the canyons
Every new experience or obstacle brings its own set of fears and apprehensions.

The new terror in our chests
These emotions and anxieties we feel are very personal and come from within us, reflecting an inner turmoil.