Halcyon Days
Prawn Lyrics

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Bare bones in the flesh, bad blood in our veins.
When you speak I hear the ice
crashing in from waves, waves that I gave up on.
You couldn't hear the sound.
You couldn't hear the waves, the ways that I gave up on.
I should leave it - I should leave it alone for now.
I couldn't find your face - I couldn't find you.
If you are a state than I can't maintain your boundaries.

If I am the scape, than you are the pedal that keeps falling off.
We keep falling loose.
I keep falling off.
I keep falling loose.

If I am a city, than you are my center.
I can't avoid you - we keep fighting waves.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prawn's song "Halcyon Days" paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship plagued by bad blood and the inability to communicate effectively. The opening line, "bare bones in the flesh, bad blood in our veins," sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the underlying tension and conflict between the two parties involved.

The next line, "when you speak I hear the ice crashing in from waves," suggests that the singer hears the forceful impact of the words spoken by their partner. The use of the word "waves" in this context creates a metaphorical connection to the idea of the relationship being like an ocean, where the singer has already given up on some of the bigger waves. The line "waves that I gave up on" emphasizes this feeling of hopelessness and resignation.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of detachment and uncertainty in the relationship. The line "I couldn't find your face - I couldn't find you" suggests a loss of intimacy or a growing distance between the two parties. Additionally, the chorus includes the lines "If you are a state than I can't maintain your boundaries. If I am the scape, than you are the pedal that keeps falling off," which highlights the inability to coexist harmoniously due to a lack of communication.

The final lines of the song, "If I am a city, than you are my center. I can't avoid you - we keep fighting waves," suggest that despite the difficulty, the two parties are still drawn to each other and unable to completely let go of the relationship. The use of the word "center" implies that the other person holds a significant place in the singer's life, despite the turmoil and conflict present.

Line by Line Meaning

Bare bones in the flesh, bad blood in our veins.
We are stripped down to the essentials, with a troubled history running through our very essence.

When you speak I hear the ice crashing in from waves, waves that I gave up on.
Your words have a cutting effect, like the sound of icy ocean waves that I had previously given up on.

You couldn't hear the sound. You couldn't hear the waves, the ways that I gave up on.
Despite my previous attempt to resign, you are unaware of the emotional burdens that I carry.

I should leave it - I should leave it alone for now.
I know I need to distance myself from this situation, at least temporarily.

I couldn't find your face - I couldn't find you.
I am struggling to connect with you, both physically and emotionally.

If you are a state than I can't maintain your boundaries.
Your emotional instability makes it impossible for me to keep up with your changing needs and expectations.

If I am the scape, than you are the pedal that keeps falling off.
I feel like I am taking the blame for your failures, while you continue to falter.

We keep falling loose.
Our relationship is deteriorating and becoming increasingly unstable.

I keep falling off. I keep falling loose.
I am struggling to maintain my grip, and our connection keeps slipping away.

If I am a city, than you are my center.
Despite our problems, our relationship remains central to my life and identity.

I can't avoid you - we keep fighting waves.
No matter how hard I try, I cannot escape the tumultuous waves of our relationship, which are filled with conflict and struggle.

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