Holocene City
Suuns Lyrics

In the opening lines of Suuns' Holocene City, the singer suggests that it is easier to remain emotionally detached than to confront the reality of their situation. The metaphorical "cold" that the heart is comfortable in represents emotional isolation - a place of emotional stasis that doesn't change, but can also be devoid of warmth and genuine connections. The singer also comments on the power of ideas, remarking that despite initially being skeptical, the ideas have the ability to make them believe.

In the chorus, the singer implores someone to "tell me those lies," suggesting a desire for comforting falsehood and a rejection of a potentially difficult or painful truth. As the chorus repeats, it appears that the singer is actually addressing themselves, comforting their own anxiety by refusing to believe what they find within themselves. The sense of urgency present in the repeated refrain - "you only see, you arrived just in time!" - suggests that time is running out, or some critical moment is approaching.

The song ends with the reiteration of the conviction that the "city" is where the singer's fate lies and that everything else will be "so unpleasant." The singer seems determined to stay within the boundaries of the city, despite a tone of apprehension or uncertainty.

Overall, Holocene City speaks to the human tendency to retreat into familiar shelter during difficult times, even if it is ultimately unfulfilling or misleading.