Sink
Plastic Tree Lyrics

The title of Plastic Tree's song, "Sink" speaks for itself as you delve into the lyrics. The singer of the song is someone who is ignorant of what lies ahead and is succumbing to their fate. The first lyrics, "I know nothing, so someday I will keep sleeping" speaks to the concept of being in denial, unsure of how to move forward or what to do to change their current state. The dream that they wish to drown in is one where no one can disturb them, and the only person they want to be with is the subject of the song.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more despondent. They are unsure where their loved one is and describe their view of the world as coming to a stop with the twinkling of stars. The song takes a contemplative turn, as the singer is plagued by their own self-doubts, feeling like they cannot see the person who they treasure even in the smallest of moments. The second verse describes their emotions in more detail. They muse that even the darkness of the night, which they themselves dwell in, can affect their feelings about the situation. The words that their loved one speaks reverberate within their chest, causing their lungs to feel like they are drowning in the tears they cry.

The chorus repeats the line that the singer knows nothing, and will only continue to sleep -- this time, coupled with the phrase "drowned in the dream where no one can come", solidifying the fact that they have given up hope. The third verse speaks to the cyclical nature of sadness and time, with a resigned acceptance that they will forget even the memories that once brought them both joy and sorrow. In the end, the singer finds solace in the idea of being close to the one they love. The song ends with a simple goodbye.