Underwater
Rudiments Lyrics

Sixty year old junkies and their pants are falling down,
There are elderly addicts around, whose clothes are not properly fitting due to their addiction, and the singer cannot fathom how they have reached this low point.

Trying to convince my intellect can't get that far down.
Even though the singer cannot fully comprehend this addiction, they cannot ignore the force that it has over those who suffer from it.

But once the marbles rolling, it's own force will whip it around,
Once someone has started down the path of addiction, it can take a powerful force to slow them down or reverse course.

'Till you're right back underwater, feel dangling off the ground.
Addicts may feel like they are no longer in control of their lives and are instead drowning or hanging on by a thread.

Fleeing clarity may point this out when the train is downward bound,
Even when someone knows they are going down a destructive path, their urge for escapism and avoidance may lead them to continue on that path.

But only when you pull the cord will it's truth truly resound.
It takes a conscious effort and decision to break away from addiction and recognize the damage it has caused in order to start the process of recovery.

Wake up, burn away the fog, stop waiting to be crowned,
The singer urges addicts to open their eyes and take action towards recovery instead of waiting for someone else to guide them or give them permission.

Death is the beginning, change is accidentally found.
The artist acknowledges the destructive nature of addiction and how it can lead to an early death, but also recognizes that feeling lost and hitting rock bottom can be the catalyst for positive change and growth.

No blood, glue white face,
The artist describes someone who looks pale and sickly, possibly due to drug abuse.

Eye's sinking, darker black.
The person's eyes also appear sunken and dark, possibly due to lack of sleep and/or drug use.

Dwarfed inside my cave,
The singer describes feeling small and trapped in their own world, possibly due to addiction or depression.

One look, jerked right back.
An outside stimulus can shock someone back to reality, which can be jarring but also necessary for change.

Pale green goes around,
There is a sense of repetition or cyclical behavior, which may refer to the addictive cycle.

Slowly requests again.
Despite knowing the negative consequences, there may still be a strong pull towards addictive behavior.

Answers yes, spirals down,
Giving in to the addictive pull can lead to a sense of spiraling out of control and further damage.

Feels good despite the rest.
Addictive behavior may be pleasurable or provide some kind of momentary relief, even if it ultimately leads to negative consequences.

Wandering sounds go 'round as the rain comes down,
There may be a chaotic or disjointed feeling to life or thoughts, which could be referencing the mindset of someone struggling with addiction.

It's all pissin on me as I'm homeward bound.
The singer feels beaten down and damaged, as if everything in life is going against them and making it even harder to heal and recover.

Free form streams fill up, run dry,
There may be periods of abundance or drought in life, referring to the highs and lows of addiction and recovery.

Adopt a highway? I'm not that high.
The artist is not in a position to take on responsibilities or make positive changes, likely due to the hold that addiction has over them.

I don't doubt my place of others I'm not sure,
The artist is confident in their own experience and emotions, but may be uncertain about how they relate to or compare with others who are experiencing addiction.

Lost with no soul, Goal! Focus impossible.
Addiction can create a disorienting feeling, leading to a loss of self and difficulty with staying on track or finding purpose.

Psychic tunnels remove the choice,
Addiction may feel like an unstoppable force, erasing any sense of autonomy or ability to make choices.

Decision arrived before the voice.
The addictive pull may override rational thought or decision-making, leading to destructive choices or behaviors.

Open up your dead eyes,
The singer urges those struggling with addiction to push through their numbness and pain, and stay open to the possibility of healing and recovery.

There's a lot of love in this room tonight.
There may be a sense of community and support for those in recovery, and the singer is reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

Who's that comin' on?
The repeated line could be referencing the constant struggle and pressure of addiction and recovery, with each day bringing new challenges and obstacles to overcome.

The battle is over, but the war still drags on.
Even if a day or specific challenge feels won, there is still a larger battle against addiction that must be fought.

The moment is won but the day still drags on.
Similar to the previous line, even when a specific moment or challenge is overcome, there is still a long journey ahead in the fight against addiction.

We're dropping like flies 'cuase we feel shit upon.
Addiction can lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair, with people feeling as though they are being beaten down and will never truly recover.

We're licking our wounds as the red line,
There may be a sense of damage and hurt from addiction, with people in recovery working to heal and mend their wounds.

The red line grows long.
The negative consequences of addiction may continue to buildup and worsen, making it even more difficult to fully heal.