Souvlaki Space Station
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Closed doors brings open minds
(And I don't want to see you)

See you smile inside
(And I don't want to know you)

Faces and I've fallen
(And I don't want to hear you)

Wonder why I'm here now
In asylum don't you see?
In asylum don't you see?

Doors close and feelings flow
Through my mind I feel his

Pictures and I've fallen
Wonder why I'm here now

Curse your soul I don't wanna know you
(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you




(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you
(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Souvlaki Space Station" convey a sense of detachment and disconnection from others. The repeated phrases "and I don't want to see you," "and I don't want to know you," and "and I don't want to hear you" suggest a desire for mental and emotional distance from other people. The lines "closed doors brings open minds" and "doors close and feelings flow" hint at the idea that cutting oneself off from others can lead to new perspectives and emotions.


The lyrics also allude to a sense of confusion and questioning of why the singer is in their current state of mind. The line "wonder why I'm here now" is repeated twice, suggesting a desire for understanding and clarity. The mention of an "asylum" further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped or confined in their mental state.


Overall, the lyrics to "Souvlaki Space Station" convey a mood of introspection and detachment, with a hint of turmoil and confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

Closed doors brings open minds
The privacy of being alone allows for new and insightful thoughts


(And I don't want to see you) See you smile inside
I don't want to witness your happiness because it reminds me of my own pain and sadness


(And I don't want to know you) Faces and I've fallen
I don't want to get to know you because I'm afraid of being hurt or rejected, and the thought of it causes me to feel vulnerable and powerless


(And I don't want to hear you) Wonder why I'm here now
I don't want to listen to your opinions or advice because I'm struggling with my own doubts and uncertainties about my situation and place in the world


In asylum don't you see? In asylum don't you see?
I feel trapped and isolated in my own mind, and I want others to understand the depth of my pain and loneliness


Doors close and feelings flow
The act of withdrawing from others allows me to confront my intense emotions and process them in a healthy way


Through my mind I feel his, Pictures and I've fallen
Despite my attempts to escape from my problems, they continue to haunt me, and I am forced to confront them head-on


Wonder why I'm here now
I am struggling to understand the purpose and meaning of my existence, and why I am facing these difficult challenges


(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you
I am angry and hurt, and in my pain I am pushing people away, even those who may have good intentions and desire to help me


(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you
My anger and bitterness towards others may be unjustified, but I am too consumed with my own pain to see past it


(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you
I am lashing out at others because I am struggling to cope with my own emotional turmoil, and I feel powerless to change my situation


(And I) curse your soul, I don't wanna know you
I am pushing others away because I am afraid of being hurt or rejected, and I don't trust anyone to truly understand or empathize with me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NEIL HALSTEAD, CHRISTIAN SAVILL, NICHOLAS CHAPLIN, RACHEL ANN GOSWELL

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@danielbrodowski8446

I'm 65 years old and this is one of the greatest albums I've ever heard

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@Mikecat2019

My absolute favourite song from them.

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Mine too... Just washes over me with its brilliance

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i hope the future is bright and calm

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greatest album ever

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this song deserves more recognition!

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best track off souvlaki

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