Myth
The Casket Lottery Lyrics

The Casket Lottery's song "Myth" is a contemplative and introspective track about the struggle to define oneself and the constant search for meaning in life. The opening lines, "Drifting in and out, see the road you're on, it came rolling down your cheek," suggest a feeling of disorientation and the realization that the path one is on may not be clear. The singer then implores, "Say just what you mean, and in between, it's never as it seems," highlighting the difficulty in finding one's true identity, as well as the deceptive nature of appearances. The chorus then poses the question, "If you build yourself a myth, you know just what you'd give, what comes after this momentary bliss? The consequence of what you do to me. Help me to name it," suggesting that constructing one's own mythology can be both empowering and dangerous, as it can lead to expectations that may not be fulfilled, and the resulting aftermath can be difficult to reconcile.

The second verse continues the theme of self-discovery and explores the idea of finding oneself in a new direction. The lines "Found yourself in a new direction, arrows falling from the sun, canyon calling would they come to greet you, let you know you're not the only one" suggest a feeling of rebirth, as well as the importance of finding a supportive community. The final lines of the song, "Can't keep hanging on to what is dead and gone, if you built yourself a myth, you'd know just what to give, materialize or let the ashes fly, help me to name it," encourage the listener to let go of the past and embrace change, and once again speaks to the power of personal mythology in shaping one's destiny.