Supercell
Varien ft Veela Lyrics
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Calming crisis
You're invited to come down
Silver skin cells
Simply held
In a cradle, hopefully found
And if you're honest with me
Then just give me what I need
Tell me where am I, home?
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
Supercell
I'm so sorry
That's my story
I know less than most do
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
Supercell
The opening line of "Child of Iris" is a reference to Iris, the Greek goddess of rainbows, who was believed to be the link between the heavens and earth. The line "calming crisis" seems to suggest that the person being addressed has the potential to be a soothing presence during difficult times.
The second line "you're invited to come down" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a literal invitation to descend from a higher plane of existence and join others in the real world, or it could be a more metaphorical suggestion that the person being addressed has been detached from reality and needs to reconnect with it.
The following lines introduce the key metaphor of the song - "silver skin cells" that are held in a cradle. This could refer to the individual cells that make up a person's body, as well as the person as a whole being cradled within the earth. The repetition of the phrase "supercell" seems to suggest that the person is in some way different or alien, unable to fit in with the world around them.
The chorus asks for honesty from the person being addressed, with the singer requesting to know where their home is. The repetition of "supercell" reinforces the idea that this person is out of place and searching for where they belong. The final line "I'm so sorry, that's my story" suggests a sense of guilt or shame about being different.
Line by Line Meaning
Child of Iris
Offspring of the goddess of rainbow and messenger of the gods, showing the singer's connection to the divine.
Calming crisis
Despite the chaos around, the singer still brings a sense of peace and stability.
You're invited to come down
The singer is extending an invitation for someone to come to their world and be a part of it.
Silver skin cells
A metaphor for the uniqueness and beauty in the artist's being and existence.
Simply held
Despite their uniqueness, the artist is still held and comforted in a safe haven.
In a cradle, hopefully found
The hope for a place to belong and be loved, where they can be nurtured and grow.
And if you're honest with me
The singer values trust and authenticity in relationships.
If you aren't a liar
Honesty is essential, and the artist won't tolerate deception or insincerity.
Then just give me what I need
The artist wants their needs met directly and honestly.
Tell me where am I, home?
The question of where one belongs and feels at home is a central concern for the artist.
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of being out of place and disconnected.
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
Supercell
I'm so sorry
Perhaps an apology for being different or causing discomfort due to their difference.
That's my story
The singer is acknowledging their unique narrative and life experience.
I know less than most do
Despite their uniqueness and individuality, the artist also recognizes their limitations and lack of knowledge compared to others.
Supercell (I don't fit in here so well)
Supercell
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Monstercat
'Is this real?'
@CarterHerrigstad
I DON'T KNOW ENYMORE!!!
@WamblyHades
Monstercat I think it is...
@xxenderjanxx6331
Yes, it's real :D
@ramspalad9715
Maybe
@Owlbolt
This was a very very interesting video, and by far one of the best imo. I liked it a ton! Varien never ceases to amaze me.
@darko.v
What we learned today: Programmers are great at making an advanced music playing AI and then getting angry at it for doing its job...
@LukeSnywalkersOldChannel
:Darko Or maybe she didn't think it would be so intelligent as to create music, and because it became too intelligent her computer overloaded
@clem5858
Luke Snywalker Wut is backupz
@wincie5557
She got mad because there was a system error destroying her progress