Submethod was a band from Nashville, Tn. They had a full length album entit… Read Full Bio ↴Submethod was a band from Nashville, Tn. They had a full length album entitled "Essay On The Human Condition." Singer, Nathan Ells, went on to sing on The Human Abstract's "Nocturne" and now currently sings for Sunlit Ether. Bassist, Evan Brewer, went on to play with Reflux, Animosity and now plays in The Faceless.

Arcadia
Submethod Lyrics

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Rise-train hard and all of this is for you
Cry out loud and all this is for you

All lies-all lies

Wait for a light and everything will turn out right

Lies-lies

Never alive, you're never alive
Never alive, you're never alive
I'm sorry for you, you're always grounded

Prized right on time
Soon all will come to light

Fake a light of truth and design
I'm drowning in time

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Arcadia" reflect themes of perseverance and self-discipline. The singer is urging the listener to "train hard" and rise above the challenges they face. The refrain "all of this is for you" acts as a motivational mantra to keep pushing forward. However, the ominous repetition of "all lies" throughout the song suggests a sense of disillusionment. The promises of success and fulfillment may not be as attainable as they seem. The lines "wait for a light and everything will turn out right" and "fake a light of truth and design" further illustrate the idea of false hope and deception.

The line "I'm drowning in time" is especially poignant, as it touches on the idea of time slipping away and the realization that one's efforts may ultimately be in vain. The chorus's repetition of "never alive, you're never alive" further emphasizes this sense of futility. The line "I'm sorry for you, you're always grounded" adds another layer to this bleak perspective, suggesting that the listener is trapped in a cycle of disappointment and failure.

Line by Line Meaning

Rise-train hard and all of this is for you
If you work hard and put in effort, you'll be rewarded.

Cry out loud and all this is for you
If you express your emotions, it will benefit you.

All lies-all lies
Everything you've been told is falsehood.

Wait for a light and everything will turn out right
If you're patient and keep hope, everything will work out.

Lies-lies
Everything continues to be falsehood.

Never alive, you're never alive
Your life is empty and unfulfilled.

I'm sorry for you, you're always grounded
I feel empathy for you, as you're always limited and stuck in the same place.

Prized right on time
The thing you want or need will come to you at the right moment.

Soon all will come to light
Soon, everything will be revealed.

Fake a light of truth and design
Pretend to know the truth and create your own path.

I'm drowning in time
I feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of time passing.