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Defender
Seaweed Lyrics
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bright of the lights, crazy designs
awsering machine checks for the hijacks, sees right thru me
no making jokes, security lines
we all wait for
hours and hours
go back to sleep and look for the ride
roomed in a ball, no one can see me, need the platform
talk to the place for someone to hide
we all wait for
hours and hours
they're against again, changing time
from the moment caught in time
sun will rise but i can't see now, sun will rise
now you're standing on lazy clouds
splendid authority
absent sound
the lack in the time, lost in the airpot, all confusing
broken and sick, ready to fly
hours and hours
The lyrics of Seaweed's song Defender paint a vivid and somewhat chaotic picture of air travel. The singer is lost and confused in the airport, surrounded by bright lights and crazy designs. The security lines and answering machine checks for hijacks feel ominous, and there is a sense of waiting for hours and hours for something to happen. The arrival of night brings the possibility of rest, but the singer still feels hidden away and in need of a place to hide. In the end, there is a sense of resignation and readiness to fly, despite feeling broken and sick.
The themes in this song are not unusual in popular music. Air travel can be stressful, confusing, and anxiety-inducing, even in the best of times. We often feel powerless in the face of airport security and the restrictions of air travel, and the waiting and uncertainty can be overwhelming. The lyrics of Defender capture these feelings in a way that is both poetic and relatable.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the powerlessness we often feel in the face of modern technology and institutions. The airport and the airline industry, with their security checks and mechanical systems, are emblematic of this sense of powerlessness. The singer is lost in the airport, and their experiences feel disconnected and fragmented, as though they are floating through an unfamiliar world.
Line by Line Meaning
the lack in the time, lost in the airport, all confusing
Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented by the chaos and crowds of the airport with no sense of time.
bright of the lights, crazy designs
Dazzled by the bright airport lights and the overwhelming and confusing airport designs.
answering machine checks for the hijacks, sees right thru me
The attentive security systems in place at the airport carefully checking for signs of danger, including me.
no making jokes, security lines
Not even attempting to joke during security checks, as the seriousness of the situation pervades everyday behavior.
we all wait for
hours and hours
wait for the skies, spot for the landing, night comes easy
The endless wait for boarding the flight continues, keeping an eye out for the arrival of the aircraft and the ease of the night's passage.
go back to sleep and look for the ride
roomed in a ball, no one can see me, need the platform
Trying to get some sleep and hiding myself while waiting for the airplane, curled up in a ball-shaped position and checking for the boarding platform.
we all wait for
hours and hours
The hours of waiting seem never-ending, as we all pass the time in the airport terminal.
they're against again, changing time
from the moment caught in time
sun will rise but i can't see now, sun will rise
The nostalgia of travels in the past, as time keeps changing, and the hope that though I cannot see it now, the sunrise will eventually appear.
now you're standing on lazy clouds
splendid authority
absent sound
A sense of accomplishment and freedom as the airplane takes off and hovering among the clouds, feeling a sense of control while also experiencing silence.
the lack in the time, lost in the airport, all confusing
broken and sick, ready to fly
hours and hours
Still feeling lost and disoriented in the airport, but ultimately ready to board the plane after experiencing physical and mental exhaustion.
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.