Downward Spiral
Radiance Lyrics


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what would you say to a man
he seeks no beginning nor the end

a man with no heart feels no loss nor gain
as life with no purpose sees no completion
a stagnant mind will bind the perfect soul
again you fail, every day you're less
with wings built for a downward spiral
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way

I refuse

with wings built for a downward spiral
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way

now look inside;
the truth cannot be perceived from the outside
for you are a god
the limits set for you are nothing more than a crafted illusion
disconnect and discover your true potential
and the universe will be merely a projection of your consciousness
embrace your singularity and let go

this time around
there will be no
burning bridges
for I built none

nothing in this world is forgotten
you'll prove your worth, justify yourself
revelationary euphoria
you're on your own, find your inner sun

with wings built for a downward spiral
downward spiral
and I refuse to look the other way
the other way

closer now
to the light
not too late
for my way

now that you are gone
no one holds me down




reassuring me
of my destiny

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Radiance's song "Downward Spiral" seem to explore ideas of purposelessness and despair. The song begins by asking a question: what do you say to someone who sees no purpose in life? The song acknowledges that a person with no heart and no sense of loss or gain may struggle to find purpose in life. Stagnation can bind a perfect soul, and every day can feel like a failure.


However, the song ultimately offers a message of hope. The lyrics suggest that we all have wings crafted for a downward spiral, but we don't have to accept this fate. We can refuse to look the other way and instead find our true potential. The song encourages listeners to look inside and discover their true selves. The limits that we think are placed on us are just an illusion, and embracing our singularity can help us let go and find our inner sun.


Ultimately, "Downward Spiral" is a song that acknowledges the struggles of life but encourages listeners to keep fighting and find their own path.


Line by Line Meaning

what would you say to a man
What advice would you give to someone


he seeks no beginning nor the end
Someone who has no interest in the concept of the origin or end


a man with no heart feels no loss nor gain
Individuals who lack emotions are not affected by gains or losses


as life with no purpose sees no completion
Life that lacks meaning doesn't lead to fulfilment


a stagnant mind will bind the perfect soul
A mind that does not grow will limit its potential


again you fail, every day you're less
When you continue to fail, you lose confidence and motivation


with wings built for a downward spiral
Capable of falling and descending


downward spiral
Falling uncontrollably


and I refuse to look the other way
I won't ignore the issue or pretend it's not happening


the other way
Ignoring the problems


now look inside;
Introspection is essential


the truth cannot be perceived from the outside
What's factual may not be visible on the surface


for you are a god
You have the power to control your destiny


the limits set for you are nothing more than a crafted illusion
The notion of boundaries is artificial and fabricated


disconnect and discover your true potential
Disconnect from external factors and unearth inner capabilities


and the universe will be merely a projection of your consciousness
The perception of creation is a byproduct of one's thoughts


embrace your singularity and let go
Accept oneself for who they are and release all inhibitions


this time around
This attempt/effort


there will be no
There won't be any


burning bridges
Undoing or damaging professional relationships forever


for I built none
I didn't create such situations


nothing in this world is forgotten
Past events continue to remain and influence the present


you'll prove your worth, justify yourself
Demonstrate one's capabilities and make oneself deserving


revelationary euphoria
A sense of joy and enlightenment upon discovering something new


you're on your own, find your inner sun
You are responsible for yourself and you must find your own source of light/motivation


closer now
Nearing the goal


to the light
Toward the right path/choice


not too late
There's still time to make things right


for my way
For one's own choices and decisions


now that you are gone
In the absence of someone who once had control over me


no one holds me down
I am not constrained by others anymore


reassuring me
Offering comfort and confidence


of my destiny
Regarding my future with reassurance




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