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Beyond Him
Rob Crow Lyrics
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Smashed dreams in barren stalls
Is that beyond him so far?
Is that because he's so fucked up?
Sick gifts and colored blocks
Blisters on rotted stalks
I want it away from me
('Til he falls down again)
He sits and rattles the same thing
Help me right now
The song "Beyond Him" by Rob Crow speaks about a person in a state of despair, feeling trapped by their circumstances and unable to escape them. The opening lines paint a picture of bleakness, with smooth cliffs and concrete walls representing the person's obstacles, and smashed dreams in barren stalls conveying a sense of hopelessness. The questions asked in the lines, "Is that beyond him so far? Is that because he's so fucked up?" suggest a feeling of impotence and a lack of control over one's situation.
The second stanza goes on to describe the physical and emotional toll that the situation is taking on the person, with sick gifts and colored blocks representing the oppressive and intense nature of the person's environment, and blisters on rotted stalks symbolizing the damage that this environment is doing to the person's psyche. The repetition of "I want it away from me" and the urgency of the plea "Help me right now" underscore the person's desperation and the need for escape.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the struggle for control and autonomy in difficult circumstances, and the toll that such struggles can take on both the body and the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Smooth cliffs and concrete walls
The world around him is sharp and rigid, devoid of any softness or comfort.
Smashed dreams in barren stalls
His aspirations have been shattered and his progress stifled, leaving him feeling trapped and hopeless.
Is that beyond him so far?
He wonders if the possibility of attaining his desires is too distant or impossible to reach.
Is that because he's so fucked up?
He questions whether his own shortcomings and flaws are what prevent him from reaching his goals.
Sick gifts and colored blocks
Despite the facade of vibrancy and beauty, his blessings and possessions are tainted and bring him no joy.
Blisters on rotted stalks
The things he cares about and invests in are decayed and flawed, causing him pain and discomfort.
I want it away from me
He wishes to distance himself from the negativity and disappointment that surrounds him.
Bud this right now
He pleads for an immediate solution or escape from his troubles.
('Til he falls down again)
He knows that any relief he finds will only be temporary and that he will inevitably fall back into despair.
He sits and rattles the same thing
He is stuck in a cyclical pattern of negative thoughts and behaviors, unable to break free from his own self-destructive tendencies.
Help me right now
He cries out for assistance and support in order to move past his struggles and find some peace of mind.
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