alienation
The Lookouts Lyrics
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I can’t see nothing at all
Blind to the pleasures and promises of life
Staring alone at the wall
I’ve got this dream in my head
It never leaves me alone
Brings back the time when we lived life as one
But I’ve got a life of my own
And all the shadows disappear
Find myself wondering where you could have gone
Wondering why you’re not here
Walking the streets by myself
Fresh from a late winter’s rain
Swollen bits of memory clutter up my mind
Yesterday’s lost faces cloud my brain
Friends come to me and they say
You shouldn’t be so alone
Say that it’s time you found a new love
But I’ve got a love of my own
Still when morning comes
And the sun brings back the day
Wonder why I hide on the darker side of life
Wonder will it always be this way
Does it always have to be this way?
The Lookouts's song "Alienation" is a melancholic tune that speaks about the sense of disconnection and isolation one can feel within themselves. The opening lines, "I've got a light in my eye, can't see nothing at all," is a metaphor that represents how when someone's inner light is too bright, it can blind them from experiencing the joys and pleasures in life. The singer is stuck, staring at a wall, consumed by their own thoughts and memories, unable to see past their own inner turmoil.
The dream the singer has in their head brings back memories of a time when they were connected to someone else. They long for those times when they lived life as one, but acknowledge that they now have their own separate life. The song illustrates the struggle between wanting to move on and live in the present, but being held back by memories and emotions from the past.
The lyrics paint the picture of someone who is alone, walking the streets lost in thought. Memories of old friends and lost loved ones clutter their mind. Although friends tell them it's time to move on and find someone new, the singer insists that they have a love of their own. They question their own choices and wonder if they will always be stuck in this cycle of alienation and disconnect, questioning whether it has to always be this way.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve got a light in my eye
I have a certain glow or spark that others might notice.
I can’t see nothing at all
I'm currently unable to find any clear direction in life.
Blind to the pleasures and promises of life
I'm currently not seeing or experiencing the positive aspects of life around me.
Staring alone at the wall
I feel very isolated and disconnected from the world.
I’ve got this dream in my head
I have a very persistent and recurring thought of a certain experience or memory.
It never leaves me alone
This thought is constantly present in my mind.
Brings back the time when we lived life as one
This thought reminds me of a past time when I shared a connection with another individual or group.
But I’ve got a life of my own
Despite my longing for a past experience, I am aware that my current life is different and unique.
Still when the night comes
When it's dark and quiet, I am left with my thoughts.
And all the shadows disappear
All of the distractions and noise of the day are gone.
Find myself wondering where you could have gone
I begin questioning the whereabouts of the person or people in my memories.
Wondering why you’re not here
I question and feel sad about the absence of someone who was once a part of my life.
Walking the streets by myself
I am alone and aimlessly wandering through the world.
Fresh from a late winter’s rain
The weather is wet and possibly symbolic of the melancholic mood I am in.
Swollen bits of memory clutter up my mind
My mind is crowded with many nostalgic memories.
Yesterday’s lost faces cloud my brain
Past people and experiences are confusing my current state of mind.
Friends come to me and they say
People in my life try to offer me advice or consolation.
You shouldn’t be so alone
Others think that my state of isolation is not healthy and that I should reach out to people.
Say that it’s time you found a new love
They think that finding someone new will help me move on from the past.
But I’ve got a love of my own
Despite their advice, I am already in love with a past experience and feeling.
Still when morning comes
When the light returns, I have to face reality.
And the sun brings back the day
The world and its demands are back in full force.
Wonder why I hide on the darker side of life
I question my own choice to be in a gloomy state of mind and miss out on opportunities.
Wonder will it always be this way
I am uncertain if my current state of mind is permanent or if it will change eventually.
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Siloviti Panj
Underrated and brilliant. Their best song imo.