some of the known past blue smiley members:
matt mcgraw played drums and tabla
mike corso played bass
abi reimold sang on idk
josh lesser helped with glass and coma
john slavin played bass
gracie clements played drums
luke shefski played cello
jacob colby played violin
discography:
fishhh (ep)
happyyy (ep)
ok
return
Control
blue smiley Lyrics
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i heard it all before
in another phase
gets sour
waiting on the hour
the eternal haze
fade hard
still waiting
weaken this waning
for the long flight again
feeding his yearning
for the full light
amen
The lyrics to Blue Smiley's song "Control" speak to feelings of frustration and disillusionment. The singer is sitting on a porch, listening to someone else speak, but they've heard it all before. The repetition of this experience feels sour, like it's left a bad taste in their mouth. They feel like they're waiting on something - maybe answers or clarity - but instead, they're stuck in an eternal haze.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract. The singer is "fade hard" - perhaps this means they're fading away, losing their grip on reality. They're still waiting for something, but they feel like they're not getting a response. Something is weakening inside of them, but they're preparing for a long flight, and they're feeding their yearning for the full light.
Ultimately, the singer concludes with "amen," a word traditionally used to signal the end of a prayer. Perhaps this represents a sense of surrender - the singer has done everything they can do, and now they're leaving it up to a higher power to provide the answers they seek.
Line by Line Meaning
that porch
The familiar setting on the front of a house.
i heard it all before
This is not new information for me.
in another phase
A previous stage of life.
gets sour
Becomes unpleasant or unenjoyable.
waiting on the hour
Expecting a specific time to arrive.
the eternal haze
A prolonged state of confusion or uncertainty.
fade hard
Slowly disappearing or losing significance.
still waiting
Continuing to anticipate something.
and feel no reply
Receiving no response to one's efforts or emotions.
weaken this waning
Lessen the decline or decrease of something.
for the long flight again
Preparing for a journey that will require stamina and resilience.
feeding his yearning
Satisfying a desire or hunger.
for the full light
For complete enlightenment or understanding.
amen
So be it; a concluding statement of agreement or affirmation.
Contributed by Logan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.