Elegy
Round Carina Lyrics
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From my little death woken
Fading rhythm of lifeline
Is music for a dead child
I'm skirting the rim, skirting the rim
...of reality
Skirting the rim
Love don't pull me in
Somehow everything is broken
Hours past and never replayed
I see the sickness of a love that,
Though it breathes, can never be made
There are cracks where the white light burns through
It seems I see everything but the truth
Once more to that sacred place
The dream that sucks me under
I'm skirting the rim, skirting the rim
...of reality
Skirting the rim
Love don't pull me in
Somehow everything is broken
Hours past and never replayed
I see the sickness of love that
Though it breathes, can never be made
Somehow everything is clearer now
Hours pass with never a relief
I see the sadness of a moment
Though it lived was never seen.
The song "Elegy" by Round Carina is a heartfelt expression of the pain and confusion that comes with the death or end of a relationship. The opening line "Something ripped me open" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song, which delves into the emotions of grief and loss. The second line "From my little death woken" suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of something that was once alive and vibrant.
The following lines "Fading rhythm of lifeline, Is music for a dead child" paint a haunting picture of a life that has lost its meaning, and the reference to a "dead child" adds to the theme of loss and grief. The repetition of the line "I'm skirting the rim, skirting the rim... of reality" creates a sense of disorientation and confusion, as if the singer is struggling to find their footing in the wake of this loss.
The chorus "Love don't pull me in" suggests that the singer is wary of being hurt again and is trying to protect themselves from further emotional pain. The lines "Somehow everything is broken, Hours past and never replayed" further emphasize the sense of brokenness and regret that permeates the song.
The final verse offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer begins to see things more clearly and acknowledges the sadness of what has been lost. Overall, "Elegy" is a beautifully written and deeply emotional song that captures the complexities of grief and the struggle to move on from a painful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Something ripped me open
I feel incredibly vulnerable and exposed
From my little death woken
I have recently experienced a traumatic event that has brought me to a new level of understanding
Fading rhythm of lifeline
The steady beat of life seems to be slowly slipping away from me
Is music for a dead child
I feel like I am merely going through the motions of life, like a dead child going through the motions of playing a toy instrument
I'm skirting the rim, skirting the rim
I am living on the edge of reality, never quite fully engaging with the world around me
...of reality
I am not fully grounded in reality
Love don't pull me in
I do not want to be hurt by love
Somehow everything is broken
Everything in my life feels like it is falling apart
Hours past and never replayed
Time seems to be slipping away from me, and I cannot get it back
I see the sickness of a love that,
I realize that love can be toxic and unhealthy
Though it breathes, can never be made
Even if love is present, it may never be fully realized or fulfilled
There are cracks where the white light burns through
I can see glimpses of hope and positivity in the midst of darkness
It seems I see everything but the truth
I have a tendency to avoid facing the harsh realities of my life
Once more to that sacred place
I am drawn back to a place or experience that holds deep meaning for me
The dream that sucks me under
This place or experience feels like a dream that takes me over completely
Somehow everything is clearer now
Despite the confusion and chaos in my life, I am beginning to see things more clearly
Hours pass with never a relief
Time seems to drag on, and I cannot find any relief from my troubles
I see the sadness of a moment
I recognize the fleeting nature of life and the moments that make it up
Though it lived was never seen.
Even though certain moments in life have passed, they were never truly fully experienced or appreciated
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RHB
My favorite music in the world <3 I love Carina Round <3
Mousebong
Jammed this record religiously when i was 16. Back here at 32 to say I'm still obsessed.
Jen Mitchell
So underrated
AlexX Silversun
Wow. Way cool
Zlatko Igric
4k views iz way to-low... whole world need to hear this.but at the same time i don't want that. like sonic cathedral with few (relative to earth population) "worshipers/sses"
StephenS
She's so...........
So.........
Mmmmmmmm.