Floating
Stoneface & Terminal Lyrics
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To keep my heart on hold
Annoyed by glowing lights
They shine and burn me cold
I keep it in my mind
Solution for problems
Flowers for horrors
To ease the pain inside
If I could buy some time
I’d spend it in circles and chase my tails
I’d write some blurred ink lines
I’m hoping you bring them all alive
I’m sinking in these chemicals ‘cause I can’t sleep
I wonder what you’ve been up to
I put you on pause and repeat
I don’t leave bed in four days
I only bath in my sweat
I took a break for my last cigarette
If I could buy some time
I’d spend it in circles and chase my tails
I’d write some blurred ink lines
I’m hoping you bring them all alive
I keep floating
Form above I see
Everything I wish I could be
I keep floating
From above I see…
So I keep floating
If I could buy some time
I’d spend it in circles and chase my tails
I’d write some blurred ink lines
I’m hoping you bring them all alive
I’m trapped in my own lies
I hold my breath while I fall in
If I were to hold you near
Would you see my sinking fear
So I keep floating
I keep floating
So I keep floating
I keep floating
The lyrics to Stoneface & Terminal's song "Floating" convey a sense of emotional struggle and longing for escape. The singer describes buying a cage, symbolizing the desire to protect their heart and shield themselves from pain. They express annoyance with the "glowing lights" that metaphorically represent the challenges they face. Despite this, they still hold on to the idea that there might be a solution to their problems and a way to ease the pain inside.
The lyrics also depict a yearning for time and a desire to escape from the monotony of life. The singer expresses a wish to spend time in circles, chasing their own tails, which symbolizes a repetitive cycle or a lack of progress. They mention writing "blurred ink lines" and hoping that someone else, perhaps a loved one, can bring their words to life. This could suggest a longing for connection and an acknowledgement of the need for others to help give meaning to their experiences.
The song takes a darker turn in the second half of the lyrics, painting a picture of someone who is trapped in their own struggles. References to sinking in chemicals and difficulty in sleeping suggest a state of anxiety or despair. The singer mentions not leaving bed for days and bathing in their own sweat, illustrating a lack of motivation or self-care. The lyrics culminate in a plea for connection and understanding, as the singer wonders if someone would be able to see their "sinking fear" if they were held near.
Overall, "Floating" explores themes of emotional containment, longing for escape, and the need for connection amidst personal struggles. It captures the desire to break free from one's own limitations and find solace in another's understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I bought a cage last night
I acquired a means of restraining my emotions and preventing them from affecting me.
To keep my heart on hold
In order to maintain emotional distance and avoid getting hurt.
Annoyed by glowing lights
Feeling frustrated by the attention and visibility I receive.
They shine and burn me cold
The attention and visibility I receive have a negative impact on me, leaving me emotionally numb.
I keep it in my mind
I constantly remind myself of the cage, using it as a solution to my problems.
Solution for problems
The cage symbolizes a solution to my emotional problems and struggles.
Flowers for horrors
Using distractions and pleasant experiences to alleviate the pain inside me.
To ease the pain inside
Seeking ways to alleviate the emotional pain I experience.
I’m slowly giving in
Gradually surrendering to my emotions and letting them control me.
If I could buy some time
If I had the ability to control time and manipulate it to suit my needs.
I’d spend it in circles and chase my tails
I would waste time and engage in meaningless activities, avoiding the real issues.
I’d write some blurred ink lines
I would express my thoughts and feelings in a vague and unclear manner.
I’m hoping you bring them all alive
I desire for someone to understand and give meaning to my ambiguous expressions.
I’m sinking in these chemicals ‘cause I can’t sleep
I am resorting to substances to escape my insomnia and its effects on me.
I wonder what you’ve been up to
I am curious about your recent activities and experiences.
I put you on pause and repeat
I continuously replay thoughts and memories of you, unable to move forward.
I don’t leave bed in four days
I have been physically and emotionally immobile for several days.
I only bath in my sweat
I have neglected personal hygiene, staying stagnant in my state of distress.
I took a break for my last cigarette
I momentarily paused my self-destructive habits, at least for the duration of a cigarette.
I keep floating
I continue to drift and detach myself from reality.
From above I see
Gaining a different, detached perspective on my life and desires.
Everything I wish I could be
Observing everything I aspire to become but cannot achieve.
So I keep floating
I persist in my detached state, refusing to confront and address my emotions.
I’m trapped in my own lies
Feeling confined and trapped by the falsehoods and deceptions I have created.
I hold my breath while I fall in
As I descend further into my emotional turmoil, I hold myself back from fully experiencing it.
If I were to hold you near
If I were to have you close to me physically and emotionally.
Would you see my sinking fear
Would you be able to perceive the deep fear and distress I am experiencing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Diogo Soares, Eduardo Gonçalves, João Reis, Tomás Dinis
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