Sanctuary
Soul Chatter Lyrics
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I've been distant
Living deep within my head
If i surface
Eyes adjust
Fumble forward out of bed
I′ve been too long holding judgement
I accept no visitation
Few can navigate this well
Sanctuary
You keep pounding
On this temple
Try to break through all this stone
You're the pull
Against this anchor
Only light that brings me home
You're the calm against this bluster
The stubborn string of hope
You′re the ever-present ladder
The only one who knows
Sanctuary
Getting dark
Feeling distant
Climbing back inside my head
Draw the blinds
Cut the lights
Here we go again...
The lyrics of Soul Chatter's song Sanctuary reflect the struggles of the singer with their inner demons and the search for a safe haven in the chaos of their mind. The opening lines, "I've been dark, I've been distant, Living deep within my head", highlight the state of isolation that the singer is currently experiencing. They feel disconnected from the outside world and trapped within their own thoughts. Even waking up in the morning is a challenge as they try to adjust to the light and find their way out of bed.
The second stanza highlights the singer's reluctance to open up to others and their fear of being judged. "I've been too long holding judgement, From the corners of my cell" suggests that the singer has been holding themselves back and has created a self-imposed prison for themselves. They are wary of interacting with others and accepting visitors into their world. However, they acknowledge that there are few who can navigate their world and offer them respite from their struggles.
The chorus of the song, "Sanctuary", provides the key theme that ties the lyrics together. The singer acknowledges and addresses the person who provides them with a sense of calm and hope. This individual is the only one who truly understands the singer's inner turmoil and represents a sanctuary from the chaos of their mind. The last stanza, "Getting dark feeling distant, Climbing back inside my head...Here we go again" indicates that the singer is once again retreating to their inner world; however, they find solace in the knowledge that their sanctuary is a constant presence in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been dark
I have been feeling low and depressed.
I've been distant
I have been keeping myself away from others.
Living deep within my head
I have been lost in negative thoughts and emotions.
If I surface
If I try to come out of this negativity.
Eyes adjust
I may need some time to adjust to the positive environment.
Fumble forward out of bed
I may find it difficult to take a positive step.
I’ve been too long holding judgement
I’ve been judging myself and others for too long.
From the corners of my cell
I feel trapped in a negative situation or environment.
I accept no visitation
I refuse to seek help or advice from others.
Few can navigate this well
Not many people can understand or help me in this situation.
Sanctuary
I need a safe place or person to turn to.
You keep pounding
You keep trying and persisting.
On this temple
On my stubbornness and resistance.
Try to break through all this stone
Try to break through my barriers and reach out to me.
You're the pull
You're the force that draws me towards positivity and happiness.
Against this anchor
Against my negativity and resistance to change.
Only light that brings me home
You're the only source of hope and positivity that can guide me towards happiness and peace.
You're the calm against this bluster
You bring peace and calmness amidst all the chaos and negativity.
The stubborn string of hope
You hold onto hope even when I lose it.
You’re the ever-present ladder
You’re always there to help me get out of my negative situation.
The only one who knows
You’re the only one who truly understands me.
Getting dark
Negative thoughts and emotions are taking over me.
Feeling distant
I feel isolated and alone.
Climbing back inside my head
I’m getting lost in my negative thoughts again.
Draw the blinds
I need to block out the negativity.
Cut the lights
I need to calm down and relax.
Here we go again...
I’m falling back into the same negative pattern.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tellavizon
Great song 🎵
@ombooyakamix1746
nice