Lalala
Sea Ghost Lyrics

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i wish i knew your secret
i wish i knew your form
i wish i had a way to keep from getting sore
of all these bloody mirrors
you whisper into my ear
they're never going far off, always thinking of skulls
when i was so much stronger i was pining for you
but now im weak and useless, nothing i can do

to make the pain go quicker
to make them reconsider
making me watch the litter
washed up trash and debris
whatever you want to do to me
god wont turn his head
wasted hours wont let go of me
hold me by the neck
i want your teary lashes whip me out of my rut
i want your dusty ashes, hope it isnt much
i want your pretty symptoms ive seen in cold museums

i want that mausoleum, Christian love in my throat
hold me by the neck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sea Ghost's song "Lalala" seem to be a lament about unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who remains out of reach. The singer expresses a desire to understand the object of their affection on a deeper level, to know their secrets and form. There is a sense of frustration with the limitations of the singer's own body, as they wish for relief from physical pain that seems to be a constant reminder of their unfulfilled desire. The imagery of bloody mirrors and skulls suggests a darker tone, hinting at the inevitability of death and the futility of holding onto ephemeral things.

The second verse shifts to a more desperate plea, as the singer acknowledges their weakness and helplessness. The pain seems to be overwhelming, and they long for a way to make it go quicker or to make others reconsider their actions. The singer feels like a helpless witness to the litter and debris that is washed up in their life- a metaphor for the emotional wreckage and detritus that accumulates when things don't go as planned. There is a sense that the pain is inescapable, and even God seems to have turned a blind eye.

The repetition of "hold me by the neck" adds to the sense of desperation and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics. It seems that the singer is willing to submit to anything, even violence or death, if it means they can be closer to the object of their desire. The lyrics are emotionally charged and haunting, capturing the feeling of being caught in the grip of unrequited love.

Line by Line Meaning

i wish i knew your secret
I desire to know what you're hiding inside.

i wish i knew your form
I wish to understand the true nature and being of yours.

i wish i had a way to keep from getting sore
I desire for a method to ease away the pain I feel.

of all these bloody mirrors
Out of all these reflecting surfaces,

you whisper into my ear
you speak so softly into my hearing organ,

they're never going far off, always thinking of skulls
they stay here, consistently contemplating death.

when i was so much stronger i was pining for you
When I had the strength, I craved your attention.

but now im weak and useless, nothing i can do
But now I am feeble and irrelevant and unable to do anything.

to make the pain go quicker
To expedite the process of easing the pain,

to make them reconsider
To make them think twice,

making me watch the litter
Forcing me to look at the garbage,