In Perpetuity Throughout The Universe
Restorations Lyrics
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She points and she waves as I stumble
And collapses into dust
There's frantic waving outside under each street light
Says they're waiting to get picked up
And point up
Watch the patterns pass down
As I sit and watch
Off the swinging porch of an old twin colonial
Memory forever
As one's mind crawls southbound down the east coast
Flies through the high grass
As you appear and then reappear
And then reappear
I'll take my time
Watch the patterns pass down
The lyrics to Restorations' song "In Perpetuity Throughout The Universe" contain poetic and thought-provoking imagery that can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the overarching theme seems to be a reflection on the transient nature of life and the search for meaning and purpose in it. The lyric "She says 'I'm a real person, aren't I?'" suggests a moment of existential crisis or doubt, as if the singer is questioning the reality of their existence or the value of it. The subsequent lines - "She points and she waves as I stumble, and collapses into dust" - paint a picture of someone fading away as the singer struggles to understand their place in the world.
The second half of the song takes on a more introspective tone, as the singer watches the world go by from the porch of an old house and contemplates the memories and experiences that have shaped them. The line "As one's mind crawls southbound down the east coast, flies through the high grass" suggests a kind of mental journey, a revisiting of past experiences and emotions that have led the singer to where they are now. The repeated phrase "And then reappear" could be interpreted as a reference to the cyclical nature of life - things come and go, but they also have a tendency to recur or resurface.
Overall, the lyrics to "In Perpetuity Throughout The Universe" invite the listener to reflect on their own experiences and the fleeting nature of life. The song's dreamy, melancholy melodies and layered instrumentation add to the sense of reflection and introspection, making it a powerful and emotionally resonant piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
She says "I'm a real person, aren't I?"
The singer questions their own existence and wonders if they are truly real.
She points and she waves as I stumble
And collapses into dust
The singer sees someone else waving but eventually they disappear or die.
There's frantic waving outside under each street light
Says they're waiting to get picked up
And point up
Outside, there are people waiting to be picked up and they point upwards as if they are expecting something from the sky.
I'll take my time
Watch the patterns pass down
The artist decides to slow down and observe the patterns in life that are constantly changing.
As I sit and watch
Off the swinging porch of an old twin colonial
Memory forever
The artist reminisces about the past and how it will always be a part of them even as they sit on the porch of an old house.
As one's mind crawls southbound down the east coast
Flies through the high grass
The singer's mind wanders through the east coast and moves freely through the tall grass.
As you appear and then reappear
And then reappear
Someone appears and disappears multiple times, possibly indicating a ghost or memory of someone.
I'll take my time
Watch the patterns pass down
The artist reiterates their decision to take their time and observe the patterns of life.
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Maekarz
Just found this band, holy shit, great sound, great lyrics. Probably not gonna be able to make it to the union transfer show but definitely hitting up the show at the boot and saddle!