Euphoria
Ron Hawkins and the Rusty Nails Lyrics
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Been the victim of a restless heart
I'm not a bitter man, but I can feel the cold descending tremors start
But I've got a will to powerful persuasion
Scrawling "Basta" 'til the spray can bleeds
A manifesto, like so many things, is the collective conscious plea
Of a deep, unconscious need for
Euphoria
I see a tragi-comic tale unfolding
See your bitter-sweet mythology
A living body of casual tenderness and possibilities
But a hangin' judge presides, abides, inside you
You're a failure in your own green eyes
So I'm gonna cover myself in mirrors
And show you how you look in mine
If the reflection helps you find your
Euphoria
It's a thin, shimmering ghost
Neglected by those determined morose
It's not where you would suppose
It's under your nose euphoria
The lyrics of Ron Hawkins and the Rusty Nails's song Euphoria explore the themes of self-reflection, personal struggle, and the pursuit of happiness. The opening stanza speaks of the singer's own struggles and how they have often been the architect of their own torpor. The singer also acknowledges their inevitable feelings of coldness and restlessness. However, they are determined to fight it with a will that has a powerful persuasion. The spray can and manifesto are symbols of this perseverance, serving as a collective conscious plea for the deep, unconscious need of euphoria.
The second stanza delves into the singer's perception of someone else's life. They see a tragi-comic tale that unfolds through a bitter-sweet mythology, where casual tenderness and possibilities exist alongside a hangin' judge who presides inside them. The person seems to be a failure in their own green eyes, and the singer wants to show them what they look like through their own reflection. The idea behind this is that perhaps if the person sees themselves in a different light, it might help them find their euphoria.
Overall, the song Euphoria is an introspective and melancholic ballad that encourages people to keep fighting for what makes them happy, for what fills their life with positivity and warmth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been the architect of my own torpor
I have caused my own state of lethargy through my previous actions and choices.
Been the victim of a restless heart
I have struggled with an unsettled, unsatisfied heart and mind.
I'm not a bitter man, but I can feel the cold descending tremors start
I am not usually a resentful person, but I feel myself beginning to succumb to negative emotions and perceptions.
But I've got a will to powerful persuasion
However, I possess a strong, determined spirit and can influence others through my beliefs and actions.
Scrawling 'Basta' 'til the spray can bleeds
I express my fervent message by repeatedly writing 'Enough' until the paint runs out of my spray can.
A manifesto, like so many things, is the collective conscious plea
A document expressing principles and motives is one way humans appeal to the popular, shared thoughts and desires among us.
Of a deep, unconscious need for
This persuasive message and shared beliefs are driven by an innate, unexpressed longing for
Euphoria
a state of joy and happiness.
I see a tragi-comic tale unfolding
I observe a tragic yet ironic story evolving.
See your bitter-sweet mythology
I recognize the intricate and mixed myth surrounding the person I address.
A living body of casual tenderness and possibilities
Despite struggles, this person emits a relaxed sensitivity and continuous potential.
But a hangin' judge presides, abides, inside you
However, an inner critic and judge dwells within and governs your actions and thoughts.
You're a failure in your own green eyes
You consider yourself unsuccessful and unfulfilled in your personal judgment.
So I'm gonna cover myself in mirrors
I plan to surround myself with reflective surfaces.
And show you how you look in mine
Through this, I hope to show your reflection and perspective as I see it.
If the reflection helps you find your
In case my representation of you assists you in achieving
Euphoria
a satisfying sense of happiness and contentment.
It's a thin, shimmering ghost
Euphoria is a delicate, glimmering apparition.
Neglected by those determined morose
It is often disregarded by individuals who are determined to remain gloomy.
It's not where you would suppose
One may not easily guess where it can be found.
It's under your nose euphoria
Euphoria may be attainable by you and is closer than you realize.
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