carnegie hall
Two Blinks I Love You Lyrics

Don't romanticise your own despair
Avoid glorifying or idealizing your suffering, as it distorts reality.

You'd need a guillotine to cut your hair
Making drastic changes often feels painful or excessive, as if requiring a metaphorical execution.

Soft teeth and some formaldehyde
The juxtaposition of vulnerability (soft teeth) with something embalming (formaldehyde) reflects a conflict between tenderness and preservation.

I heard about a girl at school that died
A sudden loss in one's community serves as a stark reminder of mortality and the fragility of life.

It shook to me to a mortal core
This event profoundly disturbed me, resonating deep within my understanding of existence.

A perspective that I crave once more
I long for that understanding or viewpoint again, yearning for the clarity it brings.

That I crave once more
Reiterating the desire for that enlightening perspective, emphasizing its significance.

Well I don't think it's very fair to say
It seems unjust to claim or suggest something about my situation.

That I'm a victim of somebody's second chance for me
Labeling me as a mere beneficiary of someone else's opportunity overlooks my personal agency.

Cos I had a dream that you were on the wall
In my mind's eye, I envisioned you immortalized, highlighting the importance of your presence in my life.

At Carnegie hall
The prestigious venue symbolizes recognition and celebration, a significant and lofty ambition.

Don't gate keep all the love you lost
Don't hoard your past affections; sharing them is essential for emotional healing.

You'll feel happy but at what now cost?
Pursuing happiness in isolation may lead to unintended consequences or sacrifices.

And if it's better than it ever was
If the current circumstances exceed previous experiences, it beckons deeper reflection.

I love you but I don't because
Expressing complicated feelings; love exists but is accompanied by barriers or reasons for restraint.

But I don't because
Clarifying the hesitation behind the sentiment, indicating there's more to the story.

Well I don't think it's very fair to say
Again emphasizing the unfairness of judgment towards my feelings and situation.

That I'm a victim of somebody's second chance for me
Reiterating the complexity of my experience, asserting my active role rather than being a passive recipient.

Cos I had a dream that you were on the wall
Revisiting the imagery of longing, where the presence of another holds significant emotional weight.

At Carnegie hall
Reaffirming the dream-like aspiration for greatness intertwined with personal relationships.

One day you'll be 30 and I'll be gone
Reflecting on the inevitability of time passing, where life paths diverge and memories fade.

Guess I'll just be biting my tongue
Suppressing thoughts or feelings, caught between expression and restraint in the face of change.

I'll see you round the corner some time, somewhere
Hoping for unexpected reunions despite the unpredictability of the future.

What are you doing today!
A casual inquiry that signifies an ongoing connection, despite physical distance.

You'll sink into yourself, quicksand in the hourglass of us
Entwined in nostalgia, one may become trapped by memories as time continues to flow inexorably.

Well I don't think it's very fair to say
Restating the notion of unfair judgments, reiterating the emotional weight of the ongoing narrative.

That I'm a victim of somebody's second chance for me
Affirming the complexity of my experiences and the idea that I am more than a passive vessel for others’ decisions.

Cos I had a dream that you were on the wall
Conveying a recurring vision that holds both personal importance and the weight of reminiscence.

At Carnegie hall
Repeating the motif of ambition and recognition, reinforcing the significance of such dreams.