Indifférence
Roseaux Lyrics
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watch as she lies silent, for soon light will be gone
i will stand arms outstretched, pretend i'm free to roam
i will make my way, through, one more day in hell...
how much difference does it make
how much difference does it make...
i will hold the candle till it burns up my arm
i'll keep takin' punches until their will grows tired
hey i won't change direction, and i won't change my mind
how much difference does it make
how much difference does it make.
how much difference...
i'll swallow poison, until i grow immune
i will scream my lungs out till it fills this room
how much difference
how much difference
how much difference does it make
how much difference does it make.
The lyrics of "Indifference" by Roseaux convey a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer is grappling with feelings of loneliness and isolation, and is willing to endure pain and suffering in order to feel something. The opening lines, "I will light the match this morning, so I won't be alone / Watch as she lies silent, for soon light will be gone," suggest that the singer is alone and contemplating suicide.
As the song progresses, the singer describes their willingness to endure physical and emotional pain as a way of feeling alive. The lines "I will hold the candle till it burns up my arm / I'll keep takin' punches until their will grows tired" evoke a sense of self-harm and a desire for release from emotional pain. Despite this, the singer refuses to change direction or change their mind, suggesting a form of stubbornness or a refusal to give up.
The repeated refrain of "How much difference does it make?" highlights the singer's sense of futility and suggests that they feel as though their actions are meaningless. This feeling of insignificance is reflected in the closing lines of the song, where the singer talks about swallowing poison until they grow immune and screaming until the room is filled with sound. These actions suggest a sense of desperation and a desire to make an impact, even if it means destroying oneself in the process.
Overall, "Indifference" is a dark and introspective song that explores themes of isolation, despair, and the desire for release from emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
i will light the match this mornin', so i won't be alone
I am lighting a match this morning to comfort myself and avoid loneliness.
watch as she lies silent, for soon light will be gone
Observing someone who is quiet and peaceful, since soon the light will fade away.
i will stand arms outstretched, pretend i'm free to roam
I will spread my arms wide and pretend to be free to wander as I please.
i will make my way, through, one more day in hell...
I will endure another day in a miserable situation, one that feels like hell.
how much difference does it make
What is the impact of my actions?
i will hold the candle till it burns up my arm
I will hold onto the candle until it burns my arm in order to feel something.
i'll keep takin' punches until their will grows tired
I will continue enduring negativity until the people around me grow tired of it.
i will stare the sun down until my eyes go blind
I will defy nature and continue until I am left alone and blinded.
hey i won't change direction, and i won't change my mind
I refuse to alter my path or mindset despite the circumstances.
how much difference does it make
What is the impact of my actions?
how much difference...
What impact am I having?
i'll swallow poison, until i grow immune
I will ingest harmful substances until it no longer harms me.
i will scream my lungs out till it fills this room
I will scream until my voice fills the entire room.
how much difference
What impact am I having?
how much difference
What impact am I having?
how much difference does it make
What is the impact of my actions?
how much difference does it make.
What is the impact of my actions?
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.