The Vehicle Is Invisible
Swirlies Lyrics

The first stanza of "The Vehicle Is Invisible" by Swirlies reflects on the passage of time and the singer's feelings of being lost and disoriented as they transition from youth to adulthood. The character of the "Rabbit" is introduced as a representative of the past, with "we" and "I" reflecting different perspectives and experiences. The use of paradoxical phrases like "foolishly cool" and "discomposed" suggests a sense of confusion and hesitation, while the line "unsung is the way / slowly to disclaim" hints at a disillusionment or rejection of the conventional paths of life. The phrase "mountain brings forth a mouse" takes the idea of great expectations leading to disappointing results, furthering the mood of uncertain melancholia.

The second stanza speaks to the feeling of being stuck or stagnant, with phrases like "much cry and little wool" and "anomalous" (meaning deviating from the norm) evoking a sense of frustration and futility. The singer acknowledges that they are different from others, and the phrase "it comes in the way I stand / a stabbing wound" suggests a deep pain or isolation felt in their very being. The lines "it stung / all I do is try to move on and on / it's tearing the heart out of you" further emphasize this sense of emotional turmoil and being unable to escape it.

The final stanza brings the focus back to the singer's relationship with Rabbit, as they express regret and disappointment in how they have changed and grown apart. The phrase "see I dwell on, deluded / thinking that I'm strong" suggests a sense of denial or false confidence in their current state, while the repeated "Rabbit" throughout the song represents a symbol of nostalgia and longing for simpler times.