Glow Worm
Sonny Moore Lyrics
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On a cerebral highway
Where it leads our hearts to
That empire where all unfolds
We drag our knees
Through these badlands
And we hurt ourselves
In the mecca of us
We all glow forever
With cobwebbed eyes
An affair with the puppets
You've seemed to have forgotten
And now you sleep with the rats all alone
I held you so warm
Like a brother
A part of you in a part of me so spoiled
I cut you off like a cancer
In the mecca of us
We all glow forever
It's simple
How you complete my core
So potent in your eyes
To move mountains
To burn skies
We've broken
Our arms and throats
For our portraits
Demons or not
It doesn't make a difference to me
I'm so tired of screaming
In the mecca of us
We all glow forever
The opening lines of Sonny Moore's song "Glow Worm" set the stage for a thought-provoking lyrical journey. With the metaphor of a cerebral highway, Moore invites us to join him on a journey of introspection and discovery. As we move forward, we don't know exactly where we're going, but we're willing to follow our hearts and see where they lead us. Moore's lyrics paint a picture of a desolate landscape - the "badlands" - where we often hurt ourselves in an attempt to feel anything at all. Despite the challenges we face, there's still hope; we're all glowing in our own way, forever connected in the mecca of our shared experiences.
In the second verse, Moore reflects on his past relationship with someone who he held close like a brother, only to eventually cut them off like a cancer. He speaks of their intimacy and how they shared a part of each other that had since become spoiled. The imagery in this verse is haunting - cobwebbed eyes, an affair with puppets, and sleeping with the rats all alone. It's clear that something went terribly wrong in this relationship, yet the glow of their shared experiences remains. The chorus reiterates that despite our flaws and missteps, we all glow forever in the mecca of us.
Line by Line Meaning
With miles to drive
We have a long journey ahead of us.
On a cerebral highway
Our journey is not only physical, but also mental and emotional.
Where it leads our hearts to
Our journey may take us to places we never expected, but we are following our hearts.
That empire where all unfolds
The destination of our journey is where our lives will fully unfold and make sense.
We drag our knees
Our journey is difficult and exhausting.
Through these badlands
We are facing challenges and obstacles along the way.
And we hurt ourselves
We are willing to suffer to feel alive and find meaning in our journey.
Just to feel anything
We are desperate for any kind of experience or sensation, even pain.
In the mecca of us
The ultimate destination of our journey represents the best version of ourselves.
We all glow forever
We will always be remembered and have an impact on the world.
With cobwebbed eyes
We are tired and worn down from our journey.
An affair with the puppets
We have been manipulating others and living a life that is not true to ourselves.
You've seemed to have forgotten
We have lost touch with our true selves.
And now you sleep with the rats all alone
We are now alone and surrounded by negativity and darkness.
I held you so warm
I used to care for you deeply.
Like a brother
Our connection was strong and familial.
A part of you in a part of me so spoiled
Our relationship has been corrupted and damaged in some way.
I cut you off like a cancer
I ended our relationship abruptly and harshly.
It's simple
The truth is straightforward and clear.
How you complete my core
You are essential to my being and my journey.
So potent in your eyes
Your perspective and presence have a powerful effect on me.
To move mountains
You have the ability to accomplish great things.
To burn skies
You have the ability to make a significant impact and leave a lasting impression.
We've broken
We have been wounded and damaged along the way.
Our arms and throats
Our ability to act and communicate has been hindered.
For our portraits
We have sacrificed ourselves and our well-being for some kind of recognition or legacy.
Demons or not
Our struggles and pain are real, regardless of their source.
It doesn't make a difference to me
I am learning to accept and embrace my struggles and pain.
I'm so tired of screaming
I am exhausted from trying to overcome my struggles and pain alone.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M33LØSH
This will always remain one of my favorite songs ever.
GrandCathedral
Agreed
Kass_G59
Absolutely agree
ARMYTINY -STAN
After so many years this it's still one my favs songs So beautiful ❤
LiaSkull
Wb now?
Reine LeFey
I've absolutely adored Sonny since I first heard him on "Dear Diary," by FFTL, and his voice remains the key to my heart to this day. This man is a beautiful fucking angel.
Virgo
I would love to hear him to sing these songs again, you know in his concerts or music festivals
Kara Bartley
I would die 😭😭😭
moreos guy
I feel everything Sonny must've felt when writing this song... I feel everything in this song... ♥
PlaguedSoul
I love this song so much, Bit I cannot describe how sad I get when I listen to it