Pillars
Sunny Day Lyrics
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I know you want to be the rain
And i know that we could fall in there
For a time and then unfall again
For awhile i take you burying old bones
Dawns grey the signs in the winter light
And i know that you can feel the pain
Your eyes speak one hundred million knives
Don't tell me you've gone astray
I walk in circles
I've seen a million things that tell me so
But i was always one to play the fool girl
Though the rules were somewhat dark to me
And i know that we could fall in there
For a time and then unfall again
For awhile i give you darium bound stones
Growing through the roots of your mind to set apart
And i know that you can feel the pain
Your eyes speak one hundred million lies
Total anxiety paid for variety
We'll wait for time to turn around your faith
Wait for time to turn
The world we sold there was a choir there
Don't tell me you've gone astray
I talk in circles
Everlasting chains that bind my purpose
Only i've seen the million things that tell me so
Total anxiety pay for variety
Wait for time to turn around your faith
Choked on society laced with cyanide
Wait for time to turn around your faith
Wait for time to turn
The lyrics of Sunny Day Real Estate's song Pillars seem to revolve around the themes of change, pain, and anxiety. The song appears to be written from the perspective of someone who is trying to come to terms with the fact that they and their loved one(s) cannot seem to change. The first two lines of the song seem to imply that the girl the song is about wants to change, but the singer knows that she remains the same. The reference to rain might suggest that the girl wants to be able to let go of her emotions and be free.
The singer acknowledges that, for a time, they could fall in love, or fall into something like love, with this girl, but then they would inevitably "unfall" again. The line "Your eyes speak one hundred million knives" seems to emphasize the pain that the girl is feeling, possibly due to her inability to change or be true to herself. However, the singer still wants to help her by "burying old bones" and "giving her darium bound stones growing through the roots of her mind."
The lyrics toward the end of the song express a sense of frustration and helplessness. The line "Choked on society laced with cyanide" suggests that the world around them is toxic and difficult to navigate. However, the singer still holds onto hope, waiting for time to turn and for their faith to be renewed.
Overall, the lyrics of Pillars convey a sense of melancholy and longing for change, but also a recognition of the difficulties in achieving it.
Line by Line Meaning
But you were always one to stay the same girl
You have always been someone who stays stagnant in life.
I know you want to be the rain
I know you want to be free and fluid in life.
And i know that we could fall in there
And I know that we could find a way to get lost in life.
For a time and then unfall again
For a while, we could escape life but eventually return.
For awhile i take you burying old bones
For a while, I will help you deal with your past and move on.
Dawns grey the signs in the winter light
The signs of a new day are always visible, even in the darkest moments.
And i know that you can feel the pain
I know that you are hurting and struggling to move forward.
Your eyes speak one hundred million knives
Your pain is so intense that it feels physical and is cutting you apart.
Don't tell me you've gone astray
Don't tell me that you have lost your way in life.
I walk in circles
I am lost too and have no clear direction.
I've seen a million things that tell me so
I have experienced many situations that have shown me the futility of our actions.
But i was always one to play the fool girl
I have always been someone who has been naive and foolish.
Though the rules were somewhat dark to me
Even though I did not fully understand the rules of life, I still followed them.
And i know that we could fall in there
And I know that we could find a way to get lost in life.
For a time and then unfall again
For a while, we could escape life but eventually return.
For awhile i give you darium bound stones
For a while, I will offer you comfort and guidance.
Growing through the roots of your mind to set apart
Helping you sort through your thoughts and find clarity.
And i know that you can feel the pain
I know that you are hurting and struggling to move forward.
Your eyes speak one hundred million lies
Your pain is so intense that it is difficult to trust anything you say.
Total anxiety paid for variety
Our anxiety and fear is the price we pay for trying to experience new things.
We'll wait for time to turn around your faith
We need to be patient and wait for time to heal our souls.
The world we sold there was a choir there
The world we thought we wanted was actually full of hypocrites.
Everlasting chains that bind my purpose
I feel trapped and unable to find my true purpose in life.
Choked on society laced with cyanide
We are suffocating on a culture that is toxic and harmful.
Wait for time to turn around your faith
We need to be patient and wait for time to heal our souls.
Wait for time to turn
We need to wait for the right moment to take action towards our goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dan Hoerner, Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith
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