Mercury
Steady Sun Lyrics
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i said i think so too
but didn't pay the ballot
of all the things we've done
i ask as you will countdown
have they all left you no or now
or could have we all done without
your boat is floating to a break in a mirage
fortune teller please
do i want to know
fortune teller please do i want to know
you told me mercury's in retrograde right now
i took your words as true
but didn't understand them
is everything imagined
did something say good planet
i feel as though i'm needed
but not for normal reasons
perhaps i'll never see it
but i just as well have it
fortune teller please do i want to know
might be the passing show but i want to know
The lyrics of Steady Sun's song "Mercury" suggest a musing reflection on the inevitability of life's events, sometimes beyond our control, and the uncertainty and ambiguity that surrounds them. The opening lines, "you told me everything will happen in its course, I said I think so too, but didn't pay the ballot", convey a sense of agreement and acknowledging the unknown. However, the phrase "didn't pay the ballot" suggests a hint of nonchalance or neglect towards important decisions or actions taken.
The following lines then delve into an introspective question, asking if all the things done in life have left a positive or negative impact, or if they could have been avoided. The metaphorical image of a boat floating to a break in a mirage emphasizes the surreal and illusory nature of life experiences, and the ultimate question of whether to persist in one's journey or let the currents dictate one's path.
The second verse brings up the idea of astrology, with the mention of mercury in retrograde. The singer questions the validity and significance of these concepts, wondering if everything is merely a figment of our imagination. The phrase "did something say good planet" suggests a search for meaning or guidance in the chaos of life. Amidst this uncertainty, the singer expresses a desire to feel needed, for reasons beyond the norm, even if they may never fully comprehend their purpose. The repeated refrain of "fortune teller please do I want to know" reflects a yearning for clarity in uncertain times, even at the risk of uncovering uncomfortable truths.
Line by Line Meaning
you told me everything will happen in its course
You assured me that life will unfold naturally and there is a larger plan at play.
i said i think so too
I agreed with you and believed in the universe's ability to guide us.
but didn't pay the ballot
However, I didn't consider the consequences of our actions or put enough thought into them.
of all the things we've done
Out of all the choices we've made and paths we've taken.
i ask as you will countdown
I wonder and question as time ticks on.
have they all left you no or now
Did all of those decisions leave you with nothing or bring you to where you are now?
or could have we all done without
Could we have avoided certain things or taken a different path?
your boat is floating to a break in a mirage
You are sailing towards something that may not be real or substantial.
so will you see it through or will the current take you
Will you persist and continue towards your destination or let external circumstances sway you?
fortune teller please
do i want to know
fortune teller please do i want to know
The artist seeks insight or answers about their future and is unsure if they truly want to know.
you told me mercury's in retrograde right now
You informed me that the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in its orbit at this time.
i took your words as true
I trusted and believed what you said.
but didn't understand them
However, I didn't fully comprehend the implications or meaning behind it.
is everything imagined
Are all of our perceptions and experiences simply creations of our own minds?
did something say good planet
Was there ever truly a time when it was a 'good' planet?
i feel as though i'm needed
but not for normal reasons
I sense that I have a purpose, but it may not fit within societal norms or expectations.
perhaps i'll never see it
but i just as well have it
I may never fully understand my purpose, but I will hold onto the belief that it exists.
might be the passing show but i want to know
It may just be temporary or insignificant, but I still want to have answers about my future.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.