Till
The S.C.U.M. Lyrics

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I cannot read minds and it's taking its toll
I might leave in an ambulance but I will leave in control
And they won't recognize me, not one single one of them
No, they won't see me going or coming back again
No, they won't see me going or coming back again

So shine out a light
Then I can see where I'm gonna go

And take the chill out of night
Until the morning helps me out

I cannot read minds and nobody will speak
It's all getting older by the week
So swing on a hinge, construct a joint
Rotate round at fixed points
Rotating around at fixed points

It wasn't right
But then the energies work for me
They took the chill out of night
And let the morning help me out

Well, I cannot read minds so give me a line
And I will act it out in real time

A fear is warm and cities burn
If you can't be fair at least be firm
Some must leave, others return
And everybody's got a lot to learn

So shine out a light
Then I can see where I'm gonna go
And take the chill out of night
Until the morning helps me out

So shine out a light
Then I can see where I'm gonna go

And take the chill out of night
Until the morning helps me out

Overall Meaning

In the song "Till" by The S.C.U.M, the singer talks about feeling lost and disconnected from the people around them. The line "I cannot read minds and it's taking its toll" reveals a sense of frustration and isolation since the singer feels like they cannot understand what others are thinking. The song goes on to hint at the idea of leaving, either figuratively or literally, with the line "I might leave in an ambulance but I will leave in control". The singer acknowledges that they may not be recognized or noticed by others, further emphasizing their sense of loneliness.

The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope as the singer asks for a light to show them where to go and to take the chill out of the night. This serves as a metaphor for needing guidance and reassurance during a difficult time. The bridge of the song talks about the need for fairness and firmness in dealing with fear and conflict, and that everyone has something to learn.

Overall, "Till" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of feeling alienated and lost in one's surroundings, but also a reminder that there can be hope and guidance if sought out.

Line by Line Meaning

I cannot read minds and it's taking its toll
I'm struggling to understand what people are thinking and it's affecting me negatively.

I might leave in an ambulance but I will leave in control
My actions may have consequences, but I'm determined to remain in charge of my life.

And they won't recognize me, not one single one of them
I feel invisible to others, like no one truly sees or understands me.

No, they won't see me going or coming back again
I'm not making a big spectacle of my presence or absence in their lives.

So shine out a light Then I can see where I'm gonna go And take the chill out of night Until the morning helps me out
I need guidance and clarity to find my way forward and overcome the darkness.

I cannot read minds and nobody will speak It's all getting older by the week
Without communication, everything feels stagnant and time is slipping away.

So swing on a hinge, construct a joint Rotate round at fixed points Rotating around at fixed points
I need to be flexible and adaptable to change, but still maintain some stability and structure in my life.

It wasn't right But then the energies work for me They took the chill out of night And let the morning help me out
Although I may have made mistakes, I'm using my own energy and inner resources to move forward and find comfort in the dawn of a new day.

Well, I cannot read minds so give me a line And I will act it out in real time
I need clear direction from others in order to understand how to interact and respond appropriately in the moment.

A fear is warm and cities burn If you can't be fair at least be firm Some must leave, others return And everybody's got a lot to learn
Fear can be a powerful motivator, but it's important to balance it with fairness and kindness. Life is full of comings and goings, and everyone has something to gain from each experience.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DYLAN KEETON, GERARD STARKIE, JOHN LANGLEY, JULIAN PRANSKY-POOLE, RAY CHAN

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