Cirrus
Seraphique Lyrics
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To that as to all things end is important.
Amen to everything.
It sees everything.
It says Amen to everything.
Come Hell or high water.
Come down the flow and beat.
Streaming down this spate of days, this endless spate of days.
Exploiting decay before the world turns away.
Rewards are dust, a notion of how it feels to be locked in the head, locked in the longest stare.
It tears the skin to find a way through and lingers when there is nothing to pursue.
The lyrics of Cirrus by Seraphique depict the cyclical nature of time and the importance of accepting the inevitable end of all things. The phrase "time spent yesterday is repeated today" alludes to the fact that history tends to repeat itself and the mistakes of the past can haunt us in the present. The line "to that as to all things end is important" suggests that accepting and coming to terms with the finality of life is crucial. The repetition of the word "Amen" reinforces this idea of acceptance and surrender to the natural forces of life, death, and time.
The song explores the theme of existentialism and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. The image of cirrus clouds, which are thin and wispy, but still powerful enough to affect the weather, is used as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the insignificance of our individual existence. The lines "screaming my voice out, thinking my mind out, wearing my life out, turning the inside out" convey a sense of desperation and a search for answers that may never come. The final lines suggest a sense of resignation and a willingness to embrace the struggle and beauty of life even in the face of decay and eventual oblivion.
Line by Line Meaning
Time spent yesterday is repeated today.
The importance of utilizng time wisely
To that as to all things end is important.
The significance of embracing the concept of endings
Amen to everything.
Agreement with all, a sense of surrender
It sees everything.
Awareness of one's surroundings and circumstances
It says Amen to everything.
Acceptance of all situations with a sense of surrender
Come Hell or high water.
Facing obstacles with determination and perseverance
Come down the flow and beat.
Going with the natural ebb and flow of life
Streaming down this spate of days, this endless spate of days.
The continuous flow of time and life events
Screaming my voice out, thinking my mind out, wearing my life out, turning the inside out.
Expressing oneself fully and giving all that one has to give
Exploiting decay before the world turns away.
Making use of opportunities before they are lost
Rewards are dust, a notion of how it feels to be locked in the head, locked in the longest stare.
Realizing that material rewards are fleeting and that being trapped in one's own thoughts can be suffocating and isolating
It tears the skin to find a way through and lingers when there is nothing to pursue.
Struggling to find a path forward and feeling lost when there are no clear goals to pursue
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