early RISER
Sirs Lyrics
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you're suicidal
why do you keep your house so cold?
your fear of communication leaves us at square one
But he's better off at least in his mind
knives tap his bedroom window
when he sleeps he screams
The lyrics in Sirs's song "Early Riser" are quite intriguing and offer a glimpse into the mind of a troubled individual. Starting with the phrase "Early Riser, you're lots of laughs," it's clear that the person being described is not actually a happy person, despite their energetic morning routine. The line "you're suicidal" confirms this, and sets up the rest of the song to be a sort of lamentation about a lost soul. The following question about the person's cold house seems to be a commentary on their sadness and inability to connect with others. The fear of communication mentioned in the final line only reinforces this idea, suggesting that this person is very isolated and alone.
The second half of the song is more disturbing, with lyrics about knives tapping on windows and the person screaming in their sleep. This creates a vivid image of fear and terror, and suggests that the person is experiencing some sort of trauma or illness. However, the final line "But he's better off at least in his mind" offers some ambiguity to the song's meaning. It could be interpreted as the person who is tormented by their fears and worries still finding some sort of comfort or solace in their own thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Early Riser, you're lots of laughs
You wake up early and seem to have a cheerful demeanor.
you're suicidal
However, despite what appears on the surface, you are actually struggling with suicidal thoughts.
why do you keep your house so cold?
It seems as though you purposefully keep your living space chilly, and I wonder about your reasoning for doing so.
your fear of communication leaves us at square one
It's challenging to connect with you because you seem to have a fear of communicating, which keeps all of us from making any significant progress in our relationship.
But he's better off at least in his mind
Despite the difficulties of your situation, you believe you are better off now than before.
knives tap his bedroom window
You experience the sound of knives tapping against your window, which could be interpreted as an outside danger.
when he sleeps he screams
You have nightmares, and when you're asleep, you're prone to screaming in your sleep due to them.
Contributed by Jackson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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