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Tennyson Lyrics
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I'm trapped in a fold, repeat to myself
Wake up now, wake up now
Primary lies, algebra storm
Magnetic hell, absolute form
Wake up now, wake up now
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Snow on the fire, blood in the well
Tasted too much, what happens now?
Warm summer air, kites in the sky
Dancing with you, this is goodbye
Wake up now, wake up now
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Ferrofluid tide
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
Tennyson's song "Collapse" is a complex and surreal exploration of the impact of personal experiences and the struggle to escape from their consequences. The opening lines "Full-on collapse, nobody else, I'm trapped in a fold, repeat to myself, Wake up now, wake up now" convey a sense of desperation and isolation, with the singer feeling alone in their struggle to cope with their experiences.
The following lines – "Primary lies, algebra storm, Magnetic hell, absolute form, Wake up now, wake up now" – suggest that the singer is experiencing a mental breakdown, with their thoughts and emotions taking on a chaotic and overwhelming quality. The repeated plea to wake up further emphasizes the idea that the singer feels trapped and disconnected from reality.
Throughout the song, the lyrics explore a range of surreal images and metaphors, including "Cogwheel in the sky," "Snow on the fire, blood in the well," and "Ferrofluid tide." These abstract images convey a sense of disorientation and confusion, but also suggest that the singer is searching for a way to make sense of their experiences.
Overall, "Collapse" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that grapples with complex themes of mental health and personal struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Full-on collapse, nobody else
A complete breakdown has happened, and there's no one around to help.
I'm trapped in a fold, repeat to myself
The singer feels stuck in a pattern, and keeps repeating the same thoughts to themselves.
Wake up now, wake up now
The singer is urging themselves to snap out of whatever trance or state they're in.
Primary lies, algebra storm
The core falsehoods are coming out, and the situation is getting more and more complicated.
Magnetic hell, absolute form
The situation feels like a hellish force is pulling everything together, in a fixed and unchangeable way.
Knowing didn't help
Having knowledge or understanding of the situation hasn't made things any better.
Wish somebody told me that
The singer wishes someone had warned or advised them about the situation, before it was too late.
Cogwheel in the sky
An unexpected and strange element seems to be controlling things, like a cog in a machine looking down from above.
How can I get back now?
The artist is feeling lost and helpless, unsure how to undo what has been done.
Snow on the fire, blood in the well
Images of juxtaposition and conflict, where the natural order has been disrupted.
Tasted too much, what happens now?
The singer has indulged in something they can't handle, and is now facing the consequences of their actions.
Warm summer air, kites in the sky
A scene of idyllic beauty and carefree joy.
Dancing with you, this is goodbye
The singer is saying farewell to someone they love, but with a sense of sadness and finality.
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
The singer is pleading for help, a way to be returned to a previous state before everything spiraled out of control.
Dominoes of sound
The echoes and reverberations of past actions and events, each one leading to the next in a chain reaction.
Ferrofluid tide
A metaphor for the strong, magnetic forces that seem to be pulling everything inexorably in one direction.
Writer(s): Luke Pretty
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GhostOnHiatus
Full-on collapse, nobody else
I'm trapped in a fold, repeat to myself
Wake up now, wake up now
Primary lies, algebra storm
Magnetic hell, absolute form
Wake up now, wake up now
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Snow on the fire, blood in the well
Tasted too much, what happens now?
Warm summer air, kites in the sky
Dancing with you, this is goodbye
Wake up now, wake up now
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Ferrofluid tide
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
GhostOnHiatus
Full-on collapse, nobody else
I'm trapped in a fold, repeat to myself
Wake up now, wake up now
Primary lies, algebra storm
Magnetic hell, absolute form
Wake up now, wake up now
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Snow on the fire, blood in the well
Tasted too much, what happens now?
Warm summer air, kites in the sky
Dancing with you, this is goodbye
Wake up now, wake up now
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Cogwheel in the sky
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
Knowing didn't help
Wish somebody told me that
Ferrofluid tide
How can I get back now?
Ohh, won't somebody put me back?
Dominoes of sound
How did I get here?
Miranda Martinez
So I came across this song in kind of a funny way. My Spotify was hacked by someone in China ? Lol and when I logged in I saw all this music I had never seen before or recognized and this song came on first in recently played and I immediately fell in love with it. Been listening to it in repeat for like 45 straight minutes right now. Not even mad at the hacker. I wanna be friends with them 😂.
Geronimo Arce
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minh tuan
luke do that for gaining fan fs
64_bit
this is one of the most beautiful tracks I've ever heard. wish someone would post some sort of lyrical analysis - they sound like gibberish but something makes me feel like there's more to it
SquishyBiscuit_VT
It's very spiritual, if it sounds gibberish you're not very spiritual tbh.
CaveDwellerRocks
Having a bad day? Tennyson is here to heal your soul. This song is my absolute favorite
Ben Cooper
Your singing has gotten so good, keen for the EP!
Geronimo Arce
Tennyson never disappointment ❤
Jonny Ardor
Goosebumps 🎶🎶 the calm instrumentation and vocals of which gets louder and quieter are such a great combination👏🏾😍