This Silver Coil
Rome Lyrics


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My hands are tied, the spirit is gone
All that was right is now forlorn
And where is the fire that once was inside
The spirit is gone
My hands are tied

There's a silver snake guarding my heart
It spits and curls itself around
The silver coil is all you get
I told you to take it slow
I told you I was young

Oh, and I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit is gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going
There's a silver snake inside my head
This silver coil is in my hide
This silver coil is all you get
This silver coil is on my tongue
This silver coil is all you'll taste
This silver coil around my lungs

Oh, now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit has gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going

Oh, and now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit has gone




And where is the fire
That once kept me going

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "This Silver Coil" are about feeling lost and disconnected, as represented by the imagery of a silver snake or coil that is guarding the heart and consuming the singer. It feels as though the fire that was once inside them is now gone and their spirit is tied up, leaving them feeling helpless and directionless. The singer is reaching out to someone they trust, expressing their desire to follow them across the ocean where everything begins anew and is kept in motion. They hope that by doing so, they can rediscover the fire that they have lost and find new meaning and purpose in their life.


The silver snake imagery suggests that the singer is being consumed or choked by something within themselves, which could be anxiety, depression, or some other internal struggle. The repeated mention of hands being tied and the spirit being gone implies a sense of powerlessness and feeling stuck in their situation. The reference to following someone across the ocean suggests a desire for escape and the possibility of finding something new or different that can help them move forward. Overall, the lyrics speak to a sense of longing for change and a hope for renewal or rebirth.


Line by Line Meaning

My hands are tied, the spirit is gone
I feel powerless and without vitality


All that was right is now forlorn
Everything that I knew to be true and good now seems hopeless


And where is the fire that once was inside
I have lost the passion and drive that motivated me


The spirit is gone My hands are tied
I feel trapped and drained of my energy


There's a silver snake guarding my heart
I am guarded and defensive, protecting myself from being hurt


It spits and curls itself around
The fear and anxiety I feel manifests as a coiling serpent


The silver coil is all you get
I am not willing to reveal more of myself than what is already visible


I told you to take it slow
I warned you to be cautious and not rush into things


I told you I was young
I disclosed my inexperience and vulnerability to you


Oh, and I will follow you all across the ocean
I am devoted and will go to great lengths to stay by your side


Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
I hope for a fresh start and the opportunity for change


This silver coil is in my hide
I have internalized my fear and pain


This silver coil is all you'll taste
I am guarded and cautious in my interactions with others


This silver coil around my lungs
I feel suffocated and unable to breathe freely


And now I will follow you all across the ocean
My devotion to you remains unchanged


Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
I still hold hope for a fresh start and moving forward


The spirit has gone
I feel drained and devoid of energy


And where is the fire
I am searching for the passion and enthusiasm that once drove me


That once kept me going
The inspiration and motivation that I had previously are now absent




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@fsgarysg6054

My hands are tied, the spirit is gone
All that was right is now forlorn
And where is the fire that once was inside
The spirit is gone
My hands are tied

There's a silver snake guarding my heart
It spits and curls itself around
The silver coil is all you get
I told you to take it slow
I told you I was young

Oh, and I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit is gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going
There's a silver snake inside my head
This silver coil is in my hide
This silver coil is all you get
This silver coil is on my tongue
This silver coil is all you'll taste
This silver coil around my lungs

Oh, now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit has gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going

Oh, and now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew

My hands are tied
The spirit has gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going



@lucwatoa8775

My hands are tied, the spirit is gone
All that was right is now forlorn
And where is the fire that once was inside
The spirit is gone
My hands are tied
There's a silver snake guarding my heart
It spits and curls itself around
The silver coil is all you get
I told you to take it slow
I told you I was young
Oh, and I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew
My hands are tied
The spirit is gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going
There's a silver snake inside my head
This silver coil is in my hide
This silver coil is all you get
This silver coil is on my tongue
This silver coil is all you'll taste
This silver coil around my lungs
Oh, now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew
My hands are tied
The spirit has gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going
Oh, and now I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew and is kept in motion
Oh, I will follow you all across the ocean
Where everything begins anew
My hands are tied
The spirit has gone
And where is the fire
That once kept me going

Even if my voice its infinite away from his tone , i love to sing this song, also idk if the lyrics are right



All comments from YouTube:

@1nfiniteSeek3r

Rome is one of those rare bands who's entire albums are masterpieces from start to finish they are more or less all completely breathtaking.

@arcadia-831-og6

Silver fig 8Eternity

@WelcomeToDERPLAND

Indeed, these songs have provoked more critical thought from myself than I believe, nearly any other piece of media or schooling ever has done in my entire life, and has vastly improved my cognitive understanding of the world, at least I like to believe.

@giostisskylas

For me as a 60 year old man, this song is very ... special. Philisoping as a young man about the extinguished fire of life is one side. Seeing the fire go out for yourself is something very, very different. If tears were an option, I might cry.

@CLCHRD

music like this makes drinking beer and sitting at your computer a delightful evening.

@fusec6326

Absolutely

@wolraadwoltemade3275

I prefer the indoor fire/bbq pit with a beer some logs crackling and just chilling.

@runcis182

Dude, that's what I'm doing right now.

@Jauffre-innit

Unless you're a depressed drunk

@forsaken22

Yes, rome has many good songs for that.

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