Paraíso
Subsignal Lyrics


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again on a road to nowhere
spinning in circles
so many circles never‐ending

it's just another shot at
catching the starlight
catching the colors in the heart
it is some kind of monomania
no matter how far I go
I keep running into myself

every day a solemn prayer
spoken to the god of light
to make me on my lonely quest divine

I'm the world in which I walk
I am the compass to my own Paraiso
weight of mountains on my back
but nothing stops me, an impulse to rely on

the wind is old, so is my heart
so young the dreams that stir my faint bravado
somewhere sometime, someplace else
a distant promise lights my lost Paraiso

will I find my peace of mind
will I ever learn to grow
will I ever learn to let it go

underneath the Southern Cross
searching for the gilded one
buried in the cradle of my heart

I'm the world in which I walk
I am the compass to my own Paraiso
weight of mountains on my back
but nothing stops me, an impulse to rely on

the wind is old, so is my heart
so young the dreams that stir my faint bravado
somewhere, sometime, someplace else
a distant promise lights my lost Paraiso

under a sky of rust I stand alone
I'm still counting all hope
don't let this lucid dream end here

like an object in the rear‐view mirror
always closer than it appears
this chimera keeps me going

just like a painting in my head
too good to be true
too complete to endure and last

no, no, I've been here before




and I've never reached it
cause it's somewhere that I cannot go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Subsignal's song "Paraíso" explore the idea of searching for something that seems to always be out of reach. The first few lines describe a sense of aimlessness and perpetual motion, with the singer spinning in circles and feeling like they keep running into themselves. Despite this, they continue to pursue something intangible, like catching "starlight" or "colors in the heart." This pursuit becomes somewhat obsessive, as the singer describes it as a "monomania" that they can't seem to shake.


The rest of the song is focused on the idea that the singer is their own world and their own compass - they alone are responsible for finding their own version of paradise ("Paraiso"). This is a heavy burden to bear, like carrying mountains on their back, but there is an "impulse to rely on" that keeps them going. The lyrics express a yearning for something just out of reach, a "distant promise" that they can't quite define. The final lines suggest that this dream will always remain elusive, like an "object in the rear-view mirror / always closer than it appears."


Overall, the song is a meditation on the human desire to search for meaning and purpose, even when the odds seem insurmountable. The singer's persistent pursuit of their own version of "Paraiso" is both inspiring and melancholy, highlighting the beauty and futility of the human condition.


Line by Line Meaning

again on a road to nowhere
I feel stuck and directionless, like I'm not making any progress.


spinning in circles
I keep doing the same things over and over again without getting anywhere.


so many circles never-ending
It feels like there's no way out and I'm trapped in this cycle forever.


it's just another shot at
I'm trying once again to achieve something that has eluded me in the past.


catching the starlight
I want to capture something beautiful and awe-inspiring.


catching the colors in the heart
I want to feel deeply and experience strong emotions.


it is some kind of monomania
I am completely obsessed with this goal and can't think about anything else.


no matter how far I go
Even though I've traveled a great distance, I haven't made any real progress towards my goal.


I keep running into myself
I am the source of my own problems and I can't escape myself no matter how hard I try.


every day a solemn prayer
I ask for help and guidance from a higher power in order to achieve my goal.


spoken to the god of light
I appeal to a deity who represents goodness and hope for assistance.


to make me on my lonely quest divine
I want to become an elevated being and be granted divine powers in order to achieve my goal alone.


I'm the world in which I walk
I am responsible for creating my own reality and circumstances.


I am the compass to my own Paraiso
I determine my own path and destination, and I am the only one who can lead myself to my personal paradise.


weight of mountains on my back
I am carrying a heavy burden that is difficult to bear.


but nothing stops me, an impulse to rely on
I have an impulse or instinct to keep going despite the obstacles I face.


the wind is old, so is my heart
The world around me seems ancient and unchanging, while I feel tired and worn out.


so young the dreams that stir my faint bravado
My dreams and ambitions are still fresh and exciting, even though I sometimes lack confidence in myself.


somewhere sometime, someplace else
At some point in the future, I hope to find my own paradise in a different location or at a different time.


a distant promise lights my lost Paraiso
I hold onto the hope of one day finding my personal paradise, even though it seems distant and unattainable.


will I find my peace of mind
I wonder if I will ever achieve a state of inner peace and contentment.


will I ever learn to grow
I question whether or not I will mature emotionally and spiritually and progress towards my goals.


will I ever learn to let it go
I wonder if I will ever be able to release my obsession with achieving my goal and find happiness in other areas of life.


underneath the Southern Cross
I am in a specific location on Earth, under the well-known constellation of stars.


searching for the gilded one
I am seeking something valuable or precious that is likely difficult to find.


buried in the cradle of my heart
This valuable object or idea is deeply rooted within me and is very important to my personal identity.


under a sky of rust I stand alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from the world around me.


I'm still counting all hope
I continue to rely on hope to motivate me to pursue my goals, even though it often feels like a distant possibility.


don't let this lucid dream end here
I hope that this state of clarity and awareness continues and does not end abruptly or fall apart.


like an object in the rear-view mirror
This object or idea seems very close to me, even though it may be further away than it appears.


always closer than it appears
This elusive goal or object never quite leaves my mind and always feels within reach, though it remains just out of my grasp.


this chimera keeps me going
This ideal or idea that motivates me is like an imagined creature or fantasy, and it keeps me moving forward towards my goal.


just like a painting in my head
This idea or vision of my goal exists mainly in my imagination, and may not be entirely realistic or attainable.


too good to be true
Despite my desire to believe in this vision, I recognize that it may not actually exist as I imagine it.


too complete to endure and last
This ideal or vision is so perfect and all-encompassing that it is likely to crumble and fade once I attempt to make it a reality.


no, no, I've been here before
I've tried to pursue this goal in the past and failed, and I recognize my own patterns and tendencies as I try again.


and I've never reached it
Despite my best efforts, I have never been able to achieve this goal in the past.


cause it's somewhere that I cannot go
This goal exists in a realm or location that is inaccessible to me, and I must continue to pursue it from a distance.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Andy B.

Man hört sofort den deutlichen (weichgespülten) "Sieges Even" Einfluss.
Jeder "neue" Mitspieler in diesem Genre hat seine Chance verdient.
Aber von "neu" kann bei der Besetzung ja keine Rede sein.
Also frage ich mich ... kann diese Kapelle dem Genre etwas neues hinzufügen?
Denn darum geht es meiner Meinung nach im "ProgMetal".
Oder klingen sie wie ein lauwarmer Aufguss von allem, was es schon einmal gegeben hat?
Meine Meinung ... JA, das tun sie!
Absolut 1Live-tauglich.
Langweilig, uninspiriert, altbacken!



All comments from YouTube:

kelpbeds

The three albums they've released have been nothing short of amazing.
Thank you Subsignal and Arno Menses for your wonderful work.

Cag GT

New band for me. I simply love them! Ordered 4 albums right away!

Samuel Barranco

This band is amazing!

Anthony Tabura

I've always enjoyed listening to Subsignal , even though you can hear some of their influences, they definitely have a sound of there own...
Great job guys, right on!!!!! rock on!!!!!

Kyrthanas

Arno's voice is amazing!

ProspectorAl

Great band! They know how to weave a melody!

Rafał Winsław

I really love listening to Subsignal, I love listening to them back when they were Sieges Even some time ago. Definitely one of my top bands, I hope to see them live this year. Still, they do music much much better than videoclips... I hate when such amazing music is covered with videos like that... Keep up your great work with music! And have a serious talk with the guy who produced this videoclip... ;)

violarockstar

This song is gorgeous and addicting. Awesome!

TrueFaith2008

Great Song ! Great Album !

Xandra73

Masterpiece! :)

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