Bottled
Seahaven Lyrics
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You've got less than ten minutes to save the one from which you were made.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
You need to feel the beat of life within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
These vices double as a reason for the way we feel the way we do.
Solitude in a family filled living room.
And I wish that they could see, the impact made on the children
(We share something I wish we didn't,
We share something I wish that I could put to an end.
This life of addiction led, the common thread.)
Empty is the house, the home that you hate.
Miles and miles away from the one from which you were made.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
You need to feel the beat of Love within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
You are a butterfly, so beautifully designed.
But when you flutter your wings, it destroys a family.
It destroys this family.
You are the oxygen that I breathe.
Put to use by the lungs you made.
You are the reason my heart beats.
And you are the reason that it breaks.
(Your true colors shine like the trash cans full of glass.
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The first verse of Seahaven's song "Bottled" speaks of a phone call that turns the person receiving it into a machine. This line is metaphorical and implies that the person on the other end is attempting to control the persona and turn them into something less than human or less than themselves. The urgency is highlighted by the statement that they only have 10 minutes or less to save the one from which they were made. The lyrics then suggest that hearing promising words is not enough for the persona and that they need to physically feel the beat of life within someone else's chest.
The second verse describes how vices can be a reason for the way we feel, causing solitude in the midst of a family-filled living room. The author also wishes that others could see the negative impact they have on children by teaching them "perfectly" how not to be. The chorus repeats the need to feel life within someone else to feel alive and highlights the irony of destroying families while being as beautiful as a butterfly.
The final verse reveals the persona's deep connection to the person on the other end of the phone, as they are the oxygen they breathe, reason for their heart beating, and the cause of their heart breaking. The final line brings the metaphor full circle by saying that the person's true colors shine like trash cans full of glass, highlighting the beauty and danger within.
Line by Line Meaning
A phone call to turn you into a machine.
The call transforms you and makes you feel robotic.
You've got less than ten minutes to save the one from which you were made.
You have a short time to make a difference in your origin.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
Words aren't enough for you; you need action.
You need to feel the beat of life within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
Feeling love and life from someone else's heart invokes your own.
These vices double as a reason for the way we feel the way we do.
Our addictions shape our emotions.
Solitude in a family filled living room.
Feeling alone despite being around others who should provide support.
And I wish that they could see, the impact made on the children.
Family members don't realize how their actions affect the kids.
They taught so perfectly how not to be.
Parents teach by example, even if they don't realize it.
(We share something I wish we didn't,
Let's bond over our pain, but it's something we don't want in common.
We share something I wish that I could put to an end.
Something we want to stop but can't.
This life of addiction led, the common thread.)
Addiction is the central issue between us.
Empty is the house, the home that you hate.
The place where you come from feels empty and despised.
Miles and miles away from the one from which you were made.
Far from your roots and origin.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
Someone's words aren't enough to instill trust in you.
You need to feel the beat of Love within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
Love and genuine care help you believe in love again.
You are a butterfly, so beautifully designed.
You, like a butterfly, are unique and beautiful.
But when you flutter your wings, it destroys a family.
Your actions have negative effects on those around you.
It destroys this family.
Your choices have severely damaged this family.
You are the oxygen that I breathe.
The person is necessary for their significant other's life.
Put to use by the lungs you made.
The person's breath comes from the one they love.
You are the reason my heart beats.
The person they love is the reason for their life.
And you are the reason that it breaks.
The person they love is the source of their pain.
(Your true colors shine like the trash cans full of glass.
Your negative traits are visible to all, like broken glass in a trash can.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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A phone call to turn you into a machine.
You've got less than ten minutes to save the one from which you were made.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
You need to feel the beat of life within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
These vices, they double as a reason for the way we feel, the way we do.
Solitude in a family-filled living room.
And I, and I, I wish that they could see,
The impact made on the children that they raised.
Empty is the house, the home that you hate.
Miles and miles away from the one from which you were made.
And even promising words are not enough promise for you.
You need to feel the beat of love within her chest, so you can feel it again too.
These vices, they double as a reason for the way we feel, the way we do.
Solitude in a family-filled living room.
And I, and I, I wish that they could see,
The impact made on the children that they raised.
(We share something I wish we didn't,
we share something I wish that I could put to an end.
This life of addiction led, the common thread.)
You are a butterfly, so beautifully designed.
But when you flutter your wings, it destroys a family.
It destroys this family.
You are the oxygen that I breathe.
Put to use by the lungs you made.
You are the reason my heart beats.
And you are the reason that it breaks.
(Your true colors shine like the trash cans full of glass.
There is no worth in promises broken so many times in the past.)
These vices, they double as a reason for the way we feel, the way we do.
Solitude in a family-filled living room.
And I, and I, I wish that they could see,
The impact made on the children they taught so perfectly how not to be.
(We share something I wish that I could put to an end.
This life of addiction led, the common thread.)
These vices, they double as a reason for the way we feel, the way we do.
Solitude in a family-filled living room.
And I, and I, I wish that they could see,
The impact made on the children that they raised
(We share something I wish that I could put to an end.
This life of addiction led, the common thread.)
wakingup sad
This is like an uplifting 2012-2014 version of their music. I like itππ₯
KennedysAneurysm
They really are making a impact. Good to see a band with this much talent doing it right
Kevin Koval
Seahaven is incredible!
Edward Maravilla
I miss this Seahaven... They were so fucking great.
Libby Toe
My girlfriend was a fan of this band. We went to their show in Maryland this past Wednesday.... I'm now a fan and they were pretty awesome live.
Marshall Bliss
i think this is one of the only bands that can make an acoustic version of this song as still have it rip hard.
ThatsMrDeth2You
The way he says "family filled living room" is so catchy.
bonnaynayyo
I think this was the first song I ever heard by Seahaven, the same thing happened to me. Now, that says something about a band.
Rhys Bakulinski
This song is fantastic
Abel Sharma
To all those who come from a household dysfuncyional due to the disease of addiction- Rise and slash the cycle in half with the sword of your experience! Love you're family but dont love their addiction. You make your own karma brothers and sisters.. this life and all others.