Avalanche
The Silent Comedy Lyrics

Mother Mary vacant stare
The singer sees someone who appears to be lost and disengaged from the world around them, with a vacant expression.

I love you but I don't care
The singer acknowledges their love for someone, but admits that they don't feel as invested in the relationship as they should.

If you leave now I'll meet you there you'll see
The singer suggests that they will likely cross paths with the other person in the future, even if they separate in the present.

You climb onto that broken branch
The artist describes someone taking a risk and putting themselves in a vulnerable position, like balancing on a frail branch that could break at any moment.

Hide under an avalanche
The artist suggests that the other person is trying to avoid something dangerous, like taking shelter under a natural disaster that could bury them in snow.

Let's hope that no one's second glances see
The singer hopes that no one will notice what the other person is doing or needing, which may attract criticism or judgment.

Help, help is on the way
The singer asserts that aid is coming, but may not arrive immediately.

But not today
The artist tempers their previous statement, indicating that help may not actually be forthcoming in the present moment.

If you want to blame anyone
The artist begins a series of conditional statements suggesting ways that the other person might seek retribution for some perceived wrongdoing.

If you want to hate anyone
The artist suggests that the other person may feel animosity towards someone as a result of struggles or misfortunes.

I would hope you'd start right here with me
The singer takes responsibility for their role in any challenges that the other person might face, and invites them to direct any hostility towards them.

You're gonna' have to fight with me
The artist suggests they will not back down from a conflict, and will be willing to stand up for themselves and engage in a confrontation if necessary.

Holy father pay the rent
The singer refers to a spiritual authority figure and asks them to cover the cost of basic needs, like rent.

Cause all my money's long been spent
The singer implies that they are not financially secure, and have already depleted resources they had to pay for necessities.

Knowing you'd evict eventually
The singer anticipates being kicked out of their home, possibly due to inability to pay rent or other financial difficulties.

Save me from that broken branch
The artist asks for help in getting out of the precarious situation they are in, possibly due to taking unnecessary risks or making poor choices.

To kill me with an avalanche
The artist imagines a scenario where something seemingly helpful becomes dangerous, like being buried under an avalanche that was meant to shield them from harm.

Don't you know that no one's second chance is free
The singer emphasizes the importance of making the most of opportunities, which might not be available again if lost or squandered.