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Milk
Sea Oleena Lyrics
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Climbs the curtains hanging on the wall;
The only living ghost to grace the hall.
Meanwhile on the battlefield,
Another soldier boldly bites his tongue;
The only noble thing he's ever done.
Now open your eyes,
Now float to the window,
Open the blinds,
Now nevermind
The cold shiver on your over-exposed spine
Still lying on the bed where you left it,
Soaking up the sleep from the mattress.
And that's it;
Feel your way to the kitchen,
Bring the milk to a simmer,
Spill the sugar on the surface of the counter,
Thin-skinned calcium sipper.
Sea Oleena's song "Milk" is a profound reflection on the human experience of detachment, numbness, and disconnection from the world around us. The opening lines paint a striking image of a thick-skinned chameleon climbing the curtains in a home. This image immediately creates a sense of distance and alienation, as if the animal is observing the world from a removed vantage point. The lyrics go on to describe the chameleon as the only living ghost to grace the hall, alluding to the idea that it is an ethereal presence in its own space, disconnected from the people and objects within it.
Moving on to human subjects, the song highlights another kind of detachment in the form of a soldier biting his tongue on the battlefield. This act is described as the only noble thing he's ever done, suggesting that the soldier's ability to remain silent and keep his feelings hidden is a form of honor and courage in itself. These lyrics touch on the idea of emotional withholding and how it can be perceived as a form of strength or bravery, even though it also creates a disconnection from others.
The chorus of the song brings the focus back to the self, with the instruction to wake up, open one's eyes, and engage with the world around them. However, the act of opening the blinds and looking out the window doesn't necessarily lead to connection or engagement. Instead, the sense of detachment is heightened by the cold shiver on the over-exposed spine, emphasizing the discomfort that can come from trying to reconnect with the world after feeling distanced from it for so long. The singer then goes to the kitchen to make milk, but the act of bringing it to a simmer and spilling sugar on the counter creates a sense of almost ritualistic isolation, emphasizing the idea that even simple acts can be imbued with loneliness and detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
Thick-skinned chameleon
A person who is able to blend in with their surroundings but is also emotionally closed off
Climbs the curtains hanging on the wall;
They are attempting to use their abilities to escape from their environment
The only living ghost to grace the hall.
They feel like a spectral presence, having disconnected themselves from their surroundings
Meanwhile on the battlefield,
In another setting or situation
Another soldier boldly bites his tongue;
Someone else is making a conscious decision to hold back their words or feelings
The only noble thing he's ever done.
They see this act of biting their tongue as a morally courageous action compared to their other actions
Step one: wake up,
The beginning of a process
Now open your eyes,
Be aware of your surroundings
Now float to the window,
Move as if weightless
Open the blinds,
Let light in
Now nevermind
Don't worry about
The cold shiver on your over-exposed spine
Still feel the physical sensation that's associated with fear or anxiety
Still lying on the bed where you left it,
The source of the feeling is still with you
Soaking up the sleep from the mattress.
You are still in a state of rest, and haven't fully awakened from your slumber
And that's it;
The moment of realization or acceptance
Feel your way to the kitchen,
Move slowly as if relying on touch rather than sight
Bring the milk to a simmer,
Slowly heat something up
Spill the sugar on the surface of the counter,
Accidentally make a mess
Thin-skinned calcium sipper.
Drinker of milk, someone who's easily affected emotionally
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TaRxFaCe
Thick-skinned chameleon
Climbs the curtains hanging on the wall;
The only living ghost to grace the hall.
Meanwhile on the battlefield,
Another soldier boldly bites his tongue;
The only noble thing he's ever done.
Step one: wake up,
Now open your eyes,
Now float to the window,
Open the blinds,
Now nevermind
The cold shiver on your over-exposed spine
Still lying on the bed where you left it,
Soaking up the sleep from the mattress.
And that's it;
Feel your way to the kitchen,
Bring the milk to a simmer,
Spill the sugar on the surface of the counter,
Thin-skinned calcium sipper.
@CrashingWithUnknownSongs
lyrics.
Thick-skinned chameleon
Climbs the curtains hanging on the wall;
The only living ghost to grace the hall.
Meanwhile on the battlefield,
Another soldier boldly bites his tongue;
The only noble thing he's ever done.
Step one: wake up,
Now open your eyes,
Now float to the window,
Open the blinds,
Now nevermind
The cold shiver on your over-exposed spine
Still lying on the bed where you left it,
Soaking up the sleep from the mattress.
And that's it;
Feel your way to the kitchen,
Bring the milk to a simmer,
Spill the sugar on the surface of the counter,
Thin-skinned calcium sipper.
@laurenpaterson1552
I've still never gotten over this song... it was the only thing I listened to in my young years of high school
@motionpikczer
:)
@Gabivinunes
Me too
@meohmyah
me too
@beans3355
Me too
@enabelger621
I used to listen to this when I was 16 and depressed, didn’t think I’d make it to 18… Now I’m 26 and making my own music :) Thank you for being such an inspiration
@Dafneonder
Director: Okay fam we gonna grab some yogurt and put it on ur feet
Actress: Yea sweet
@hannah8698
Always come back to this song. It holds a specific feeling from the past when I use to constantly listen to it and it’s so comforting.
@queenthanos6601
Who is still listening to this amazing song in 2020? I am
@LiLiLekey
I’m still listening to it in 2021.🧡