Expanse
Vraell Lyrics

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Call it Favour
Yearning for the old
Breaking teeth and bone
Are we alive, broken in time, or are we just terrified

Hold my hand close
Into cold arms, shy away
Splintered by these days we find

The same as before, a whithering call, for someone to bare our torch

Oh, can't wake your feelings
Inside, fight to stay above the ground
Oh, we still believe in
Lost time over what can be found

Bold your labour
A mouth to raise your call
We look into your balance
In a hope that you won't go to pull down all that is to surround

Oh, can't wake your feelings
Inside, fight to stay above the ground
Oh, we still believe in
Lost time over what can be found

Oh, craving the day to wait, this race of
Our lives it haunts our minds
Oh, we fade away to save what's left of
Our minds we long for why

Oh, can't wake the feelings
(Are we alive, broken in time, or are we just terrified)
(The same as before, a withering call, for someone to bear our torch)

Oh, we still believe in
(The same as before, a withering call, for someone to bear our torch

Overall Meaning

The song "Expanse" by Vraell is a thought-provoking and introspective track that explores the human experience of yearning for the past while also grappling with the uncertainty of the present and future. The lyrics of the song suggest a sense of unease and fear, wondering whether humanity is truly alive and present in the moment or whether we are simply terrified of what is to come. The opening lines, "Call it Favour Yearning for the old Breaking teeth and bone," imply a sense of struggle and pain in the present moment, while also acknowledging a desire to return to a previous time.

Throughout the song, the lyrics express a search for connection and meaning, with phrases like "Hold my hand close," and "We look into your balance." At the same time, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer implores someone to "bare our torch" and questions whether we are "broken in time" or simply "terrified." The chorus encourages us to "fight to stay above the ground" and to continue to believe in something greater than ourselves, despite the challenges and struggles we face.

Overall, "Expanse" is a powerful and reflective track that speaks to the human condition and our desire for connection, meaning, and hope, even in the midst of uncertainty and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Call it Favour
Let's call it a favor, something done out of goodwill or kindness

Yearning for the old
Longing for the past, for a time that has passed and can never be regained

Breaking teeth and bone
Enduring great pain and hardship, possibly to achieve a goal

Are we alive, broken in time, or are we just terrified
Questioning whether we truly feel alive and present in the moment, or if our fear is overwhelming us and holding us back from truly living

Hold my hand close
Seeking comfort and closeness in the face of difficulty or uncertainty

Into cold arms, shy away
Retreating from a difficult situation or person, possibly due to fear or discomfort

Splintered by these days we find
Feeling fragmented or broken by the challenges and struggles of everyday life

The same as before, a whithering call, for someone to bare our torch
Realizing that we are not alone in our struggles and that we need support from others to keep moving forward

Oh, can't wake your feelings
Feeling numb or disconnected from our emotions, unable to fully access and express them

Inside, fight to stay above the ground
Struggling to keep our head above water, to keep moving forward despite the challenges and hardships we face

Oh, we still believe in
Holding on to hope and faith, despite the difficulties and challenges we face

Lost time over what can be found
Regretting the time that has been wasted on things that don't matter, instead of focusing on what truly matters and can be found and appreciated in the present moment

Bold your labour
Work hard and put in effort, be bold in your pursuits

A mouth to raise your call
Asking for help or support from others, finding a voice to express your needs and desires

We look into your balance
Assessing someone's stability and ability to handle responsibility and challenges

In a hope that you won't go to pull down all that is to surround
Trusting that someone will not cause harm or damage to the things and people around them, hoping for their stability and goodness

Oh, craving the day to wait, this race of
Longing for a time to slow down and for life to feel less like a race or competition

Our lives it haunts our minds
Feeling weighed down or haunted by the trials and tribulations of our lives

Oh, we fade away to save what's left of
Fading away or withdrawing from a situation to protect what we have left, possibly our mental or emotional well-being

Our minds we long for why
Searching for meaning and purpose in our lives, trying to find a reason for why we exist and what we are meant to do

Writer(s): Vraell

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