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Steadfast shrine
Seaweed Lyrics
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ass is on the line
sleeping on the carpet
sick with
and we've dipped low enough this time
to slip right under the door
go unlock your steadfast shrine
you didn't cacth it
you were ill advised
wen you strike the match head
does it hypnotize?
and who am i to say you're blind
cuz you let me charge you more
we've dipped low enough this time
we'll slip right under the door
you can't talk to me now
and it's so unfair to know
The first stanza of the song is talking about a situation where the pressure is high and there is a lot at stake. The line 'ass is on the line' can be interpreted as meaning that the singer is in a vulnerable position and there are consequences if they do not succeed. They are also 'sleeping on the carpet', which can be seen as a metaphor for being in a lowly or undesirable position. The phrase 'sick with' is left hanging, which could suggest that the singer is experiencing physical or emotional sickness due to the pressure they are under.
In the second stanza, the singer talks about how they have reached a low point and are slipping under the door. This could be interpreted as meaning that they are in danger of losing everything, or that they have hit rock bottom. They urge the listener to 'go unlock your steadfast shrine and carve it into him', which could be interpreted in a number of ways. The 'steadfast shrine' may be a symbol of something that is important to the listener, which they should use to protect themselves or others. Alternatively, the listener may be urged to take action and confront someone who has wronged them.
The final lines of the song suggest that there is a breakdown in communication between the singer and the listener. The singer acknowledges that they are unable to talk to the listener, and that this situation is 'unfair to know'. The meaning of this line is open to interpretation, but it could be seen as a reflection of the difficulties that arise in relationships when communication breaks down.
Line by Line Meaning
the pressure's on now
The situation has become urgent
ass is on the line
There are serious consequences at stake
sleeping on the carpet
Feeling down and out, in a low state
sick with
Feeling physically or emotionally unwell
and we've dipped low enough this time
The situation has become worse than before
to slip right under the door
The situation has become dire, approaching rock bottom
go unlock your steadfast shrine
Find your inner strength and resilience
and carve it into him
Use that inner strength to confront and overcome obstacles
you didn't catch it
You missed something important
you were ill advised
You received bad advice or made a bad decision
when you strike the match head
When you make a bold move
does it hypnotize?
Does it draw you in or have a powerful effect?
and who am i to say you're blind
I am not in a position to judge you
cuz you let me charge you more
Because you allowed yourself to be taken advantage of
you can't talk to me now
Our relationship has deteriorated to a point where communication has broken down
and it's so unfair to know
It's difficult to accept the reality of the situation
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.