Significant Other
Steven Wilson Lyrics

The lyrics of the song 'Significant Other' by Steven Wilson showcase a feeling of being lost and helpless in life. The opening lines, "Pullin' back from the precipice, Feel so small now, stars shine bright above" signifies the sense of being on the verge of a breakdown but then embracing life, and the stars shining above indicate a sense of hope. The lyrics "Receive a better life for a song" might suggest the value of self-expression or the power of music to provide solace. Additionally, the line "Can't but try, other leads apply" suggests that there might be alternative paths to take or alternative solutions to a situation that has yet to be explored.

The following lines "Lookin' up at tragic rush on underground, Birds will turn and fly" according to my interpretation, is portraying the bird's home as the sky, but they're now forced to flee for safety, and there's an overwhelming sense of chaos around. The line "Passin' through the day, only child" might imply the burden of loneliness and the challenge of surviving alone. The lyrics "Breathe a sigh, other leads apply" suggest that despite the struggles, hope still exists, and alternative routes to take are worth exploring.

Further on into the song, the lyrics "Raining all day, trying to reach you, Feel so helpless, can't stop counting time" indicates a sense of longing, trying to reach out to someone but to no avail, and feeling helpless to change the situation. The line "Don't know why, hands (something) stealin' my heart, Graceful dive, other leads apply" according to my interpretation is the reference to someone who is possibly trying to manipulate or control the situation. But, in the end, there's always hope, other routes and solutions to explore.