First Light
Trapdoor Social Lyrics

Too much now
There is currently an excess amount of something, possibly stress, that needs to be dealt with.

So calm the nerves
An instruction to relax and de-stress in order to handle the situation better.

And listen to
Pay attention to the message that is being conveyed.

The fools words
Even those who may not seem credible can have something valuable to say.

Take a sip
To have a drink, possibly alcoholic, to reduce stress and anxiety.

And feel it fade
Feeling the effects of alcohol slowly take hold.

It's in my cup
The drink being referred to is specifically in the singer's cup.

A sealed fate
The outcome of the situation may be predetermined or unchangeable.

Give me something
A request for something that can create an emotional response.

Make me feel
The desire to feel something, anything, instead of being emotionally numb.

When it slows
When the pace or intensity of the situation decreases.

Then change the reel
To shift one's perspective or way of thinking in order to move forward.

Burning up
Feeling overwhelmed or consumed by something.

Inside of here
The feeling is internal and affects the singer on a personal level.

This constant buzz
A persistent feeling or emotion that is always there.

Around your ear
The sensation may be perceived as a sound or ringing in the ear.

Barely flies its wings are broken
Something that is struggling and may not be able to succeed on its own.

Tumbling back to earth again
Failing to achieve something and returning to a starting point.

The worst of it so softly spoken
The most difficult aspects of the situation are not outwardly apparent.

Still asleep when it begins
Not realizing that the situation has already started or begun.

Just shine
To emit positive energy or to have a positive attitude towards the situation.

This light
Referring to hope or positivity in the face of adversity.

Forever
Maintaining this hope and positivity indefinitely.

When it's crashing down
During the most difficult moments of the situation.

I'll live
To continue on, despite the hardships faced.

This night
The current situation or event being experienced.

All my days
These experiences will shape the singer for the rest of their life.

White noise keeps
The constant background noise keeps people from becoming too overwhelmed or losing focus.

The crowds at bay
To prevent a chaotic situation from escalating.

From turning calm
To prevent a calm situation from turning chaotic.

To disarray
A situation in which things are in disorder or chaos.

Velvet gloves
A delicate or smooth touch, to handle a situation with care.

And silver tones
Smooth talking or persuasion, often used to manipulate others.

Steal the world
To gain complete control or power over a situation or many situations.

It's not enough
Despite having control, something still feels lacking or unsatisfactory.

Draw the curtain
To end or close the current situation or event.

Say good night
To end the current situation or event and say farewell.

It all beggings
Referring to something new or a new beginning.

At first light
When the sun rises and the day begins anew.

Pull the trigger
To make a decision, often one that is risky or significant.

While you can
Taking advantage of the current opportunity before it disappears.

And fall asleep
To be at peace with one's decisions, possibly leading to a better night's sleep.

An honest man
Making decisions or taking action with integrity and honesty.