Deferral
Seaway Lyrics

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It was the first time that I had to question, figure out what happens next and sifting through this indecisive no man's land where day and night will always stay the same.
This never ending game.
I need to cover more ground.
As time is pressing on this door, I'm needing less but wanting more.
I know the things that could have been, the people met, the places seen.
But how does that compare to leading a life that's true where decision have meaning?
This makes me more than skin and bone, to have a mind that's set in stone. '
Cause we couldn't help but walk away.

There's too many things we need to say. '
Cause we couldn't help but walk away.
I'm finding it helps now.
And nobody's told me it; s wrong but I can see it in their face.
It's pointless to fight it.

While I'm trying and learning, they're hiding and searching for answers to questions that they can't make sense of.
When really it's simple, the sky has never been so clear.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Seaway's song Deferral delves into the confusion and uncertainty of making decisions and taking action. The lyrics reflect on the challenging moment when an individual has to question their future and what will come next, with the added difficulty of being stuck in a place of indecision. The phrase "this never ending game" emphasizes the struggle of feeling trapped in a cycle of uncertainty; when one decision is made, it often leads to more questions and options. The singer in the song acknowledges the importance of covering more ground and moving forward, but also recognizes the desire to hold onto missed opportunities and experiences.

The chorus of the song highlights the struggle of moving on while acknowledging that there are still things left unsaid. The repetition of "we couldn't help but walk away" hammers in the point that sometimes actions are taken without a clear sense of purpose or direction. However, as the song progresses, the singer begins to find solace in the uncertainty of life, recognizing that it is pointless to fight against it. While others around them are constantly searching for answers to questions they can't make sense of, the singer finds peace in simplicity and clarity.

Overall, Deferral is a meditation on the difficulties of making decisions and taking action, while also acknowledging the potential for growth and understanding in the face of uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

It was the first time that I had to question, figure out what happens next and sifting through this indecisive no man's land where day and night will always stay the same.
I am facing a situation where I am confused about what the future holds and stuck in a place of uncertainty where time seems to be at a standstill.

This never ending game.
The situation I am in feels like a never-ending cycle of confusion and uncertainty.

I need to cover more ground.
I need to take action and make progress towards finding clarity and a sense of direction.

As time is pressing on this door, I'm needing less but wanting more.
I am feeling a sense of urgency as time passes and I am realizing that what I thought I wanted may not be as important as what I truly need.

I know the things that could have been, the people met, the places seen.
I am aware of the possibilities and opportunities that I may have missed out on in the past.

But how does that compare to leading a life that's true where decision have meaning?
I am questioning whether the experiences I missed out on are more important than living a life with purpose and meaning.

This makes me more than skin and bone, to have a mind that's set in stone. '
Having a sense of purpose and direction gives me a deeper sense of self beyond just my physical body.

Cause we couldn't help but walk away.
We had to walk away from something because it was not in line with what we truly needed and wanted.

There's too many things we need to say. '
We have important things we need to express and communicate, but have not yet been able to do so.

I'm finding it helps now.
I am realizing that taking action and making progress towards clarity and direction is helping me move forward.

And nobody's told me it; s wrong but I can see it in their face.
Although no one has explicitly told me that what I am doing is wrong, I can sense their negative reactions and judgments towards my choices.

It's pointless to fight it.
It is futile to try to change other people's opinions and judgments towards my choices and decisions.

While I'm trying and learning, they're hiding and searching for answers to questions that they can't make sense of.
While I am actively trying to navigate and learn from my situation, others are avoiding and struggling with their own unanswered questions.

When really it's simple, the sky has never been so clear.
Despite the complexity of my situation, the solution may be simpler than I realize and the path forward may be clearer than ever before.

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