Arrival
Soilwork Lyrics

Right then my blood was the sunrise
The singer felt a burst of energy at that moment, like the sun rising in their veins.

My soul, the imminent threat
The singer is feeling like their own soul is a danger to them, perhaps because of negative emotions or experiences.

Jaded by nightmares and nothing but tragedy
The singer is exhausted by constantly experiencing negative things and feeling like they can't catch a break.

Declarations of utter distress
The artist is expressing their deep feelings of pain and suffering very clearly and openly.

I will love you but so will the scapegoat
The artist is saying that they will love someone, but that person might also be blamed for things that are out of their control or for problems that the artist faces.

When there's nothing more left to regret
The singer is saying that once they have faced all their negative experiences, there will be nothing left to regret or feel bad about.

What I feel as I wade through the ashes
The singer is describing the feeling of moving forward after something negative has happened, and the image of wading through ashes suggests that things have been burned to the ground.

Is so much more now, how could I forget?
The artist is acknowledging that they've learned a lot from their experiences and grown as a result - this is something they couldn't easily forget or overlook.

My senses flow on repeat
The artist feels like they're going through the same motions over and over again, never fully escaping their negative experiences.

I feel alive
Despite everything that has happened, the artist is still experiencing life and feeling emotions.

The essence burns when I feel
Even though they're feeling emotions, it's not always pleasant - sometimes it feels like their insides are on fire.

The sky reflects in my hands
The artist is feeling very aware of their surroundings, to the point where they feel like they are inextricably linked to the world around them.

You took my world 'cause you can
The singer is addressing someone who has caused them pain, saying that they had the power to take away everything the singer held dear.

Is it just me or is the light
The singer is questioning their perception of reality, wondering if what they're seeing is really the truth or if it's distorted by their own experiences.

Oh read me, you dust ridden seer
The singer is calling out to someone who they think can see things that others can't - asking for guidance or insight.

And prepare for the night
The artist is anticipating a period of darkness or hardship in the near future.

Oh, it is never too late
The artist is trying to stay hopeful, saying that it's never too late to turn things around or start over.

Now released from the cage
The singer feels like they've finally broken free from something that was holding them back or causing them harm.

But still stuck in a dream
Despite feeling free, the singer feels like they're still not fully grounded in reality - as if they're dreaming or not completely present in their own life.

Bleeding through all the seams
The artist is still feeling the effects of their negative experiences - perhaps emotionally or mentally - and it's affecting every part of their life.

Time will show if I'm fit for the breakdown
The artist is unsure if they are strong enough to handle any more negative experiences - they're waiting to see if they'll be able to handle a possible breakdown.

Merging the images with all your words
The artist is blending their own perceptions of reality with someone else's words or beliefs - this could be having a positive or negative effect on them.

Everything's falling but I seem to be floating
The singer feels like the world around them is collapsing, but they themselves feel detached from it all - like they're floating above the chaos or not fully a part of it.

Quenching my thirst from the deepest of wells
Despite feeling detached, the artist is finding some relief or peace by tapping into the deepest parts of themselves or the world around them.