Castles
The Letrasets Lyrics
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How long ago did we try to read yours inside
We sit around in silence, nowhere to hide
I try to reignite the conversations fire
The conversations fire
Swimming in an ocean of desire
That all our feelings were wrong
That all our feelings were gone
Trying to remember how I felt
Last night, when I was wrecked as hell drinking wine
Red like the blood that I see in front of my eyes
Passion drives the tears down my lips, which sell lies
Lips which sell lies
Swimming in an ocean of desire
Trying to see if it transpires
That all our feelings were wrong
That all our feelings were gone
She said "What′s the point in lying?"
I said "I didn't want you crying."
She said "It′s over and i'm leaving you."
I said "What am I meant to do"
She said "What's the point in lying?"
I said "I didn′t want you crying."
She said "It′s over and i'm leaving you."
I said "What am I meant to do"
Swimming in an ocean of desire
Trying to see if it transpires
That all our feelings were wrong
That all our feelings were gone
The Letrasets’ song “Castles” is an emotional track that seems to be about a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's attempts to reconcile with their significant other, but all their feelings seem to be gone. They sit in silence, trying to ignite a conversation, but their lips "sell lies," and they can't seem to communicate honestly anymore. The singer admits to drinking heavily, which gives the impression of someone trying to forget the pain of heartbreak.
The chorus repeats the phrase "swimming in an ocean of desire," which could either symbolize the singer's desire to fix the relationship or the overwhelming feeling of struggling to move on. They are trying to determine if their feelings were real or if they were just a mistake. The song concludes with a conversation between the singer and their partner, where the partner announces that they are leaving, leaving the singer lost and unsure of what to do next.
Overall, the song has a sense of resignation and melancholy. It touches on the difficulties of relationships, the pain of heartbreak, and the uncertainty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit alone to contemplate my thoughts
Reflecting on my innermost feelings by being alone
How long ago did we try to read yours inside
It's been a while since we tried to understand each other's thoughts
We sit around in silence, nowhere to hide
Being in each other's company, but unable to open up
I try to reignite the conversations fire
Making an attempt to rekindle the lost spark in our conversations
Swimming in an ocean of desire
Being overwhelmed by the intense longing for a deep emotional connection
Trying to see if it transpires
Attempting to assess if this intense desire is mutual
That all our feelings were wrong
Realizing that our strong emotions were maybe based on false assumptions
That all our feelings were gone
Coming to terms with the fact that our emotions had faded away
Trying to remember how I felt
Struggling to recollect the emotions I experienced in the past
Last night, when I was wrecked as hell drinking wine
Recalling an incident from last night when I was intoxicated
Red like the blood that I see in front of my eyes
The color of wine reminds me of the redness of blood, symbolizing emotional pain and turmoil
Passion drives the tears down my lips, which sell lies
Uncontrollable passion brings tears to my eyes, making me realize the lies I've been telling myself
Lips which sell lies
My words don't match my true emotions as I try to pretend that everything is okay
She said 'What's the point in lying?'
My partner questions my motive behind my pretense
I said 'I didn’t want you crying.'
I justify my actions by explaining that I wanted to protect my partner from pain
She said 'It's over and I'm leaving you.'
My partner has decided to end our relationship
I said 'What am I meant to do?'
I express my helplessness and inability to cope with the situation
Swimming in an ocean of desire
Reiterating the overpowering nature of our emotions
Trying to see if it transpires
Still attempting to figure out if our connection is mutual
That all our feelings were wrong
Questioning the authenticity of our past emotions
That all our feelings were gone
Coming to terms with the fact that we’re no longer emotionally connected
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.