Icarus
The Last Void Lyrics
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She just failed to tell him how much
Every word she'd say
(Would linger in the air)
Her eyes were full of colors
Even when all around was gloom
And he just wouldn't understand
There's a very fine line
Between attraction and obsession
The latter can drive you fast into
A pit you can't come out from
A pit you can't come out from
He feels he loves her even more
When they're both under that spell
They hold each other tight
While they're shaking, while they're shaking
Cold and scared
Lying on the floor
Staring at the ceiling fan
Going round and round
Like all his thoughts inside
But she then starts waking up
And regains silence in her mind
She sees the gloom that she's inside
Falls on her knees and starts to cry
"Can't take anymore of this
I can't remain in this place
This illusion fades away
And it leaves only shattered dreams"
Gets up and wipes her tears
Packs her stuff and then she leaves
A small note on the night table
"Take care, I have to move on"
He feels he loves her even more
When they're both under that spell
They hold each other tight
While they're shaking, while they're shaking
Cold and scared
(His dress falls to the ground
Too strong to his telling
I feel miserable
You know all this grief
You know you have to end ... his life)
He feels he loves her even more
When they're both under that spell
They hold each other tight
While they're shaking cold and scared
("I'll take you high", she said)
"I'll take you high", she said
("I'll take you high", she said)
"I'll take you high", she said
("I'll take you high", she said)
"I'll take you high", she said
("I'll take you high", she said)
The Last Void's song Icarus could be interpreted in a few different ways, but at its core, it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the art of illusion. The lyrics speak about a relationship between two people - a woman and a man, but the woman is the one with the power. She promises to take him to new, exhilarating heights, but doesn’t warn him about the potential consequences that come along with those heights.
Throughout the song, the woman is described as enigmatic and captivating, with colorful eyes that shine even in the gloomiest of circumstances. The man falls deeper and deeper under her spell until he can’t separate reality from the illusions she creates. This is where the lyrics take a darker turn - while they're both shaking, cold, and scared, the woman finally snaps out of her spell and realizes that she can’t continue living in a world of false promises and shattered dreams. She leaves him behind with a note, hoping that he will eventually move on from the illusion.
The Last Void's song Icarus is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the complexities of relationships, particularly the ones that take us to new heights. It reminds us that there is always a danger in chasing illusions and the importance of staying grounded and aware of our surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take you high", she said
She promises to lift him up.
She just failed to tell him how much
She didn't tell him the price of the climb.
Every word she'd say
Her every notion had an impact on him.
(Would linger in the air)
Her words had the power to stay in his mind.
Her eyes were full of colors
Her eyes radiated with joy and hope.
Even when all around was gloom
Despite the negativity of the outside world.
And he just wouldn't understand
He could not comprehend her feelings.
(He's falling)
He's losing control, falling for her without a care.
There's a very fine line
A borderline that separates love from obsession.
Between attraction and obsession
The distinction between love and infatuation.
The latter can drive you fast into
Obsession can quickly lead you into a downfall.
A pit you can't come out from
A bottomless abyss from which one cannot recover.
He feels he loves her even more
He experiences a more profound affection towards her.
When they're both under that spell
When they find themselves under the same influence, love blossoms.
They hold each other tight
They cling to each other for support and strength.
While they're shaking, while they're shaking
As if they are trying to shake off something that troubles them.
Cold and scared
As if they are exposed to the elements without protection.
Lying on the floor
He is collapsed on the ground out of exhaustion.
Staring at the ceiling fan
He keeps eye contact with the rotating blades of the fan.
Going round and round
The world seems to revolve around him.
Like all his thoughts inside
As if his thoughts are constantly in motion without settling down.
But she then starts waking up
She becomes aware of her surroundings.
And regains silence in her mind
She recovers her inner peace and clarity.
She sees the gloom that she's inside
She realizes what is wrong with her situation.
Falls on her knees and starts to cry
She breaks down emotionally and becomes helpless.
"Can't take anymore of this
She can no longer bear to be in this state.
I can't remain in this place
She cannot continue to exist like this.
This illusion fades away
The facade breaks down and the truth is revealed.
And it leaves only shattered dreams"
Her hopes and dreams are left in pieces.
Gets up and wipes her tears
She regains composure and faces the situation with a fresh mind.
Packs her stuff and then she leaves
She prepares to move on and start anew.
A small note on the night table
She leaves behind a message of farewell.
"Take care, I have to move on"
She bids him farewell and leaves him behind.
(His dress falls to the ground
He is caught off guard and exposed.
Too strong to his telling
His feelings are too strong to be expressed in words.
I feel miserable
He suffers from heartbreak and despair.
You know all this grief
You are familiar with this pain.
You know you have to end ... his life)
He contemplates drastic measures to solve his problems.
"I'll take you high", she said
She repeats her promise to elevate him.
(Repeats)
She keeps reminding him of the pledge she made to him.
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