Crawling
Prosaics Lyrics
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Prostrate
A toast to fate
Hooked line
Supine
Celebratory wine
Tracing floor plans of disappointment
Devising keepsakes in whose name cut-rate remorse diverts the course
Sleeping through smatterings of rescue
Tracing floor plans of disappointment
Devising keepsakes in whise name cut-rate remorse diverts the course
The lyrics of Prosaics' song "Crawling" speak to the feeling of hopelessness and apathy that can come from constantly encountering disappointment and loss. The opening lines of "Rebate, Prostrate, A toast to fate," suggest a resignation to circumstances that are beyond our control. The idea of a "hooked line" and "supine" position evoke the sense of being passive, hooked or caught in a situation that we cannot escape.
The lines "Crawling across templates of loss" and "Tracing floor plans of disappointment" conjure images of someone moving through life with a sense of futility, mapping out their path through a series of setbacks and failures. The idea of "devising keepsakes in whose name cut-rate remorse diverts the course" suggests that the singer of the song is creating tangible reminders of their disappointments, almost as a way of wallowing in them rather than moving forward.
The final lines, "Sleeping through smatterings of rescue / Tracing floor plans of disappointment / Devising keepsakes in whose name cut-rate remorse diverts the course" emphasize the sense of being stuck, unable to see the way out of a negative cycle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crawling" communicate a sense of being trapped, unable to break free from the burden of past failures.
Line by Line Meaning
Rebate
Discount or reduction of an amount of money
Prostrate
Lying flat on the ground in submission or adoration
A toast to fate
Raising a glass of wine to destiny and the future
Hooked line
A deceptive or alluring statement with an ulterior motive
Supine
Lying face upwards
Celebratory wine
A type of alcohol enjoyed during a celebration
Crawling across templates of loss
Moving slowly and painfully through painful memories or experiences
Tracing floor plans of disappointment
Following a blueprint of disappointment and unfulfillment
Devising keepsakes in whose name cut-rate remorse diverts the course
Creating mementos as a way to distract from feelings of regret and guilt
Sleeping through smatterings of rescue
Ignoring opportunities for help or saving grace
Tracing floor plans of disappointment
Following a blueprint of disappointment and unfulfillment
Devising keepsakes in whise name cut-rate remorse diverts the course
Creating mementos as a way to distract from feelings of regret and guilt
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.