Dragonfly
Porcelain Raft Lyrics

The lyrics of Porcelain Raft's song "Dragonfly" reflect on themes of loneliness, searching for purpose and being stuck in a situation without any help. The opening lines focus on how the character at the reception hall is overlooked and left unnoticed, this could be interpreted as a form of social isolation and questioning how he must feel neglected. The following lines suggest that the ocean has no interest in them, portraying that even nature has abandoned them. This possibly emphasises a sense of overall hopelessness and despair.

As the chorus progresses, the lyrics move towards a more introspective and mindfulness direction. The more one holds high and sets expectations for things, the more distorted the reality can become. Either a lack of care for reality in favour of idealism or setting unrealistic expectations that can lead to a fall. The second part of the chorus touches on the idea of searching for something meaningful but not finding it where they thought. The character has read everything they know in a book, but perhaps the answer they're seeking can't be found that way. The following lines could be interpreted as a message to stop using quotes from famous people as a way of finding guidance in life, it's better to rely on personal experience or seeking help from those that they know.

The final parts of the lyric are pessimistic, reflecting on being stuck without any help and being forced to rely on their own resources. It could be argued that the song focuses on the difficulties of finding one's place in the world and the complexities of maintaining mental and emotional well-being.