Barriers
Sleep Parade Lyrics


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You're slipping into yourself again
Slipping into yourself again

Lock up
Shut up
Close up
Put up, put up the barriers
Protection, ignorance
Suppression, now you're in denial

Lock up
Shut up
Close up
Put up, put up the barriers

Pick up
Call out, connect
We're waiting
Pick up the telephone

All we are is all we are
All we are is all we are

You're slipping into yourself again
Slipping into yourself again
Burning up the shadows
You're burning up the barriers
Slipping into yourself again
Are you ever coming back?

You're slipping into yourself again
Slipping into yourself again
You're burning up the shadows
You're burning up the barriers
Slipping into yourself again





Cause I feel I'm losing you
Well I feel I'm losing you

Overall Meaning

In Sleep Parade's song "Barriers," the lyrics speak of the familiar feeling of self-isolation and the barriers one can put up to protect themselves from the external world. The repeated phrase of "Lock up, shut up, close up, put up the barriers" conveys the idea of shutting oneself in from the outside world. The lines "Protection, ignorance, suppression, now you're in denial" suggest that putting up these barriers can lead to denial of reality and the inability to see beyond the confines of one's own self.


The second half of the song offers a solution to this isolation, urging the listener to "pick up the telephone" and connect with others. The repetition of "All we are is all we are" reinforces the notion that we are all connected and that the barriers we build are ultimately self-defeating. The final lines, "Cause I feel I'm losing you, well I feel I'm losing you" seem to be directed at the person who is isolating themselves, indicating a plea not to be lost completely to the barriers they have built.


Overall, "Barriers" is a powerful statement on the dangers of isolation and the importance of human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You're slipping into yourself again
You're losing connection with the outside world by tucking yourself into your own thoughts and emotions.


Slipping into yourself again
You're becoming more distant and detached from reality and the people around you.


Lock up
Close yourself off from the threatening external environments.


Shut up
Silence your doubts, insecurities or the opinions of others that may challenge you.


Close up
Narrow your perspective and avoid taking risks by staying within your comfort zone.


Put up, put up the barriers
Create defenses to protect yourself from being vulnerable or getting hurt.


Protection, ignorance
While you may feel safer behind your defenses, you're also isolating yourself from new experiences and knowledge.


Suppression, now you're in denial
Emotionally suppressing your fears and hesitations can result in denying yourself the opportunity to overcome them and grow.


Pick up
Take control of your situation and be willing to face your fears head-on.


Call out, connect
Reach out to others and build meaningful relationships to lessen your perceived burdens.


We're waiting
Others are willing and waiting to help, but you need to be willing to accept it.


All we are is all we are
Accepting yourself for who you are allows you to let down your guard and connect with others better.


You're burning up the shadows
Facing your fears and insecurities is starting to bring light to previously unknown or avoided aspects of your life.


Cause I feel I'm losing you
Others are starting to see you pull away and can sense you pulling up your defenses again.


Well I feel I'm losing you
Others fear losing the relationship because you're too detached to connect with them.




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