Mindless
Suedes Lyrics
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Some days I'm less than a grain of sand
Today I hear the birds speak
Maybe later my head will leak
Too many thoughts
Too many memories
I'm getting blood clots
I'm on my knees
I heard a sudden blow
My bike had lost a wheel
I never learned how to feel
The rocks cut my knee
How'd she forget me
I guess I'll keep waiting
I guess I'll keep painting
Lots of empty bodies around
My heart beating with no sound
I grabbed a knife
So Dali painted my life
In pure surrealism
Flowing through a prism
Taking a look at my past
Smiling at every piece
Every move had left a crease
Floating in space
We were an obstacle
I lost the race
It was impossible
Running from my thoughts
Roaming in parking lots
Driving in circles looking for a spot
I can't even see in this lot
My past confessions armed me
Protected me from heart break
Regrets and fear vanished
This is my mind alone in the dark
These are my thoughts in space
As darkness approached
I came back to my room
My possessions reproached
They waited for me to bloom
I sat there lost and confused
My love and hatred fused
Birthing something new
Something only owned by a few
Take me away
Pull me away
To a world of fires
My memory jumps on rocks
Every work like dark blocks
I'm suddenly at a bay
I'm playing with pink clay
You're the painting I tore in my dreams
The look of terror and happiness
Every brush stroke on your face screams
I see H-town in my eyes
H-town in the skies
A whole city in my head
The dark is getting kinda bright
I'm spending my night
Taking a break
I'm walking away
Walking away
Taking a break
For my own sake
Walking away
For my own day
The starting lines of the song "Mindless" by Suede express the contrast between feeling on top of the world and feeling insignificant, with the singer oscillating between these two extremes. The lyrics convey a sense of introspection and vulnerability as the singer reflects on their own existence and the fleeting nature of their emotions. The mention of hearing the birds speak and the possibility of their thoughts overflowing symbolize a tumultuous mental state, overwhelmed by a flood of memories and inner turmoil.
The following verses delve into themes of self-doubt and emotional pain, as the singer grapples with unresolved feelings of abandonment and longing for connection. The imagery of the bike losing a wheel and the rocks cutting their knee metaphorically represent the obstacles and wounds encountered in life, while the inability to express emotions and the attempt to numb the pain with surrealistic references highlight a sense of detachment and confusion.
As the song progresses, the lyrics evoke a sense of disorientation and searching for meaning, portrayed through driving in circles and struggling to find a place. The contrast between past confessions offering protection and the singer's internal struggle reflects a battle between embracing vulnerability and shielding oneself from further hurt. The references to a transformative experience and a blend of love and hatred suggest a complex emotional landscape and the emergence of a new perspective.
The song concludes with a desire for escape and a longing for a world of passion and intensity, juxtaposed with memories of destruction and creation represented by the torn painting and the imagery of a city in the singer's mind. The act of walking away and taking a break symbolizes a need for introspection and self-care, hinting at a journey towards self-discovery and understanding. Overall, "Mindless" by Suede delves deep into the intricacies of human emotions, grappling with identity, loss, and the search for inner peace amidst a chaotic and unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days I have the world in my hand
There are times when I feel like I have control over everything
Some days I'm less than a grain of sand
Other times, I feel insignificant and small in the grand scheme of things
Today I hear the birds speak
Currently, I am more in tune with nature and its messages
Maybe later my head will leak
Perhaps later, my thoughts will overwhelm me
Too many thoughts
I am burdened by a multitude of thoughts
Too many memories
My mind is filled with countless memories
I'm getting blood clots
The stress and anxiety are taking a toll on my health
I'm on my knees
I feel defeated and overwhelmed
I never learned how to show
I struggle to express my emotions
I heard a sudden blow
I experienced a sudden and unexpected setback
My bike had lost a wheel
A symbol of my life being off-balance and directionless
I never learned how to feel
I find it hard to connect with my emotions
The rocks cut my knee
Painful experiences have left me wounded
How'd she forget me
Feeling abandoned and unimportant
I guess I'll keep waiting
Choosing to be patient despite uncertainty
I guess I'll keep painting
Continuing to find solace in creativity
Lots of empty bodies around
Feeling surrounded by empty and unfulfilling relationships
My heart beating with no sound
My emotions are hidden and not expressed outwardly
I grabbed a knife
Symbolizing the potential for self-destructive behavior
So Dali painted my life
My life feels like a surreal and chaotic masterpiece
In pure surrealism
My reality is distorted and dreamlike
Flowing through a prism
Navigating through different perspectives and dimensions
Taking a look at my past
Reflecting on my history and experiences
Smiling at every piece
Finding acceptance and peace with my past
Every move had left a crease
Every action and decision has left a mark on me
Floating in space
Feeling lost and disconnected from reality
We were an obstacle
Facing challenges and obstacles in our relationship
I lost the race
Experiencing defeat and failure
It was impossible
Realizing that success was out of reach
Running from my thoughts
Avoiding facing my inner demons and fears
Roaming in parking lots
Wandering aimlessly without a clear direction
Driving in circles looking for a spot
Searching for a sense of belonging or purpose
I can't even see in this lot
Feeling lost and disoriented in life
My past confessions armed me
My past mistakes and confessions have made me stronger
Protected me from heartbreak
Serving as a shield against emotional pain
Regrets and fear vanished
Letting go of past regrets and fears
This is my mind alone in the dark
Navigating inner thoughts and struggles in solitude
These are my thoughts in space
My thoughts and feelings are vast and overwhelming
As darkness approached
As negativity and uncertainty loomed
I came back to my room
Returning to a place of comfort and safety
My possessions reproached
Feeling judged by my material possessions
They waited for me to bloom
My belongings waiting for me to grow and flourish
I sat there lost and confused
Feeling aimless and bewildered
My love and hatred fused
Mixed emotions of love and hate consuming me
Birthing something new
Creating a fresh start or new perspective
Something only owned by a few
A unique and personal transformation
Take me away
Longing for an escape or change
Pull me away
Craving to be removed from current circumstances
To a world of fires
Desiring intense and passionate experiences
My memory jumps on rocks
Remembering painful and challenging moments
Every work like dark blocks
Each memory feels heavy and burdensome
I'm suddenly at a bay
Feeling calm and at peace momentarily
I'm playing with pink clay
Creating and molding a brighter and softer reality
You're the painting I tore in my dreams
You symbolize something I have destroyed or lost in my subconscious
The look of terror and happiness
Mixed emotions of fear and joy
Every brush stroke on your face screams
Each detail of your image conveys strong emotions
I see H-town in my eyes
Seeing my hometown reflected in my own eyes
H-town in the skies
A nostalgic and idealized version of my home city
A whole city in my head
My memories and experiences of the city are vivid and overwhelming
The dark is getting kinda bright
Finding light and hope in dark times
I'm spending my night
Passing time and reflecting during the night
Taking a break
Pausing to rest and rejuvenate
I'm walking away
Choosing to distance myself from current challenges
For my own sake
Protecting my own well-being and mental health
For my own day
In search of a brighter and more fulfilling future
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sueda Cetinkaya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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