Meridian
Submethod Lyrics
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Ebb and flow, cynical as we roll
When you find your low
Underground and crawling slow
Searching out our fate
Locked behind a guarded gate
We're alone, but it's crowded
We are dead, we are dead, yet again
Much too long been digging
Much too proud of the jewel you found
Got that balance at your back
Like a guardsman making rounds
To the light we keep digging
And I'll be damned if I'll turn back now
Whichever path I make my own
Until I'm rotting in the ground
Don't let it find your number
Redefine always right on time
Don't let it find your number
You might just lose your mind
The first two lines of the song, 'Shouldn't fight what's coming, Ebb and flow, cynical as we roll' suggest that resistance is futile and that it's better to just go with the flow of life. The ebb and flow refers to the ups and downs of life, and the cynical tone suggests that even though we may not always like what comes our way, it's best to just accept it.
The second stanza features imagery of being buried underground and searching for our fate, which is locked behind a guarded gate. This imagery is a metaphor for feeling trapped and unable to find our purpose or destiny. The line 'We are dead, we are dead, yet again' could suggest feelings of hopelessness and the sense that we've been through this all before.
The third stanza speaks to the idea of always moving forward, no matter how hard it may be. The line 'Much too long been digging, much too proud of the jewel you found' suggests that we can often get stuck in our own pursuits and forget to look up and see the bigger picture. 'To the light we keep digging' could represent the idea of always striving for something better, while the final lines 'Until I'm rotting in the ground' implies that we should never stop striving until the end of our lives.
The final stanza warns against allowing life to consume us, urging us to maintain a sense of individuality and not let our identities be reduced to mere numbers. 'Redefine always right on time' could suggest that we should constantly redefine ourselves and adapt to our circumstances, while the final line suggests that losing our sense of self could lead to madness.
Line by Line Meaning
Shouldn't fight what's coming
We should accept our fate and not resist what is about to happen.
Ebb and flow, cynical as we roll
We move through life's ups and downs with a pessimistic attitude.
When you find your low
During times of hardship,
Underground and crawling slow
We may feel buried and helpless as we struggle through life.
Searching out our fate
Trying to find meaning and purpose in our existence.
Locked behind a guarded gate
Our destiny is uncertain and shrouded in mystery.
We're alone, but it's crowded
Despite being surrounded by others, we may feel alone in our struggles.
Here, inside, no priest will venture
Even religion can't offer solace or answers to life's big questions.
We are dead, we are dead, yet again
We may feel like we're stuck in a cycle of hopelessness and despair.
Much too long been digging
We've been searching for a long time.
Much too proud of the jewel you found
We become arrogant and complacent when we finally think we've found what we're looking for.
Got that balance at your back
We feel secure and confident in our accomplishments.
Like a guardsman making rounds
We patrol the boundaries of our perceived success, trying to maintain it.
To the light we keep digging
We keep searching for enlightenment or a way out of darkness.
And I'll be damned if I'll turn back now
We won't give up despite the difficulty of our journey.
Whichever path I make my own
We have control and autonomy over our own destiny.
Until I'm rotting in the ground
We'll keep fighting until the end of our days.
Don't let it find your number
We shouldn't let life's hardships drive us towards despair.
Redefine always right on time
We should adjust our perception of what is 'right' in order to deal with life's challenges.
You might just lose your mind
Letting life's hardships get the best of us can have serious mental consequences.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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