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It Gets Worse...
The Gray Lyrics
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With teeth picked clean
A chalky tone
To set the scene
Water mirrors the sky
Surface moonlight
Reflecting life leaving eyes
Have I finished?
I'm usually ashamed by now
You earned me
Needed to happen
I'm returning
Like a creature of habit
The mind will wander
My hands will wander
Giving rise to desire
Voices come nearer
Fear takes the pleasure
Death pushed me forward
Death pushed me forward
In the opening lines "My eyes are restless / With teeth picked clean," the singer seems to be expressing a sense of anxiety or unease, perhaps suggesting that they are unable to find peace or rest. The mention of teeth being picked clean could symbolize a feeling of emptiness or a lack of satisfaction. This imagery sets a somewhat eerie and uncomfortable tone for the rest of the song.
The line "A chalky tone / To set the scene" further emphasizes the bleak and somber atmosphere being depicted in the lyrics. The use of "chalky" suggests a sense of dryness or emptiness, adding to the overall feeling of desolation and isolation. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a lack of vitality or color in the singer's life.
The imagery of "Water mirrors the sky / Surface moonlight / Reflecting life leaving eyes" introduces a metaphorical element to the lyrics, suggesting a reflection on mortality and the passage of time. The image of life leaving the eyes could represent a sense of loss or a realization of one's own mortality. The mention of moonlight and water adds a dreamy and surreal quality to the scene, creating a haunting and introspective mood.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with feelings of shame and the sense of inevitability in their actions. The repetition of "I haven't finished / I'm usually ashamed by now" highlights a struggle with self-perception and a sense of not measuring up to their own standards. The mention of voices coming nearer and fear taking pleasure hints at a darker inner conflict, where the singer may be succumbing to their inner demons or fears. The repeated mention of death pushing them forward adds a sense of urgency and finality to the lyrics, suggesting a reckoning or confrontation with mortality and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are restless
Feeling uneasy and unable to settle, constantly searching for something intangible
With teeth picked clean
Having removed all traces of outward imperfection, still feeling unsatisfied and empty inside
A chalky tone
Creating a dull and lifeless atmosphere, devoid of brightness or color
To set the scene
Establishing a backdrop for a series of events or emotions to unfold
Water mirrors the sky
Reflecting the vast expanse of possibilities and uncertainties in life
Surface moonlight
Superficially illuminated by a dim and transient source of hope or guidance
Reflecting life leaving eyes
Showing signs of vitality fading away from within oneself
Have I finished?
Questioning if the journey or task at hand has reached its completion
I haven't finished
Acknowledging that there is still unfinished business or unresolved issues to address
I'm usually ashamed by now
Typically feeling embarrassed or guilty at this point in a familiar cycle of events
You earned me
Acknowledging the influence or impact someone else has had on one's current state or actions
Needed to happen
Recognizing that certain events or experiences were necessary for growth or change
I'm returning
Coming back to a familiar place, situation, or state of mind
Like a creature of habit
Behaving or reacting in a predictable manner, guided by ingrained patterns of behavior
The mind will wander
Drifting aimlessly through thoughts and memories, unable to focus or stay grounded
My hands will wander
Straying beyond boundaries or limits, driven by impulses or desires
Giving rise to desire
Stirring up cravings or longings for something unattainable or elusive
Voices come nearer
Sensing the presence of inner doubts, fears, or insecurities drawing closer
Fear takes the pleasure
Allowing anxiety or apprehension to overshadow moments of joy or satisfaction
Death pushed me forward
Feeling compelled to move ahead or make changes in response to the inevitability of mortality
Death pushed me forward
Emphasizing the urgency or necessity of taking action or making choices in the face of mortality
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cameron Connor, W. Saret
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