Kaleidoscope
flower face Lyrics
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Sinking to the bottom of the pool
The doctor said, "Your shame is eating everything"
But when you're in love, you get so cruel
When you're alone, it's all you think about
Pulling little bugs out of your skin
Crack open your skull, you are an embryo
And you can eat yourself again
Plastic dripping through the feeding wire
Liquid metals in your blood
Hard to keep sleeping when the room's on fire
They're cutting deeper than they should
Tried to call her from the southbound train
Thought you were headed somewhere new
But you wake up on the floor again
The concrete pouring out of you
Now every night you are a scientist
Stirring up your blood until it's clean
Fill yourself with fantasy and Klonopin
It's why you keep on dying in your dreams
Something's just been fucking with your chemicals
You can see your halo in the mirror
Paralyzed in sleep, you are the alchemist
She's on her back a thousand miles from here
Want to be hunted like an animal
Feel yourself torn between her teeth
Your black eyes bloom in the kaleidoscope
The spinning colours make you weak
Cocaine left holes in the occipital
Your starry eyes are burning out
Dig your grave and lie down quietly
There's nowhere left to go but down
The lyrics to Flower Face's song Kaleidoscope delve deep into the inner turmoil of a person who is struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The song starts with the imagery of digging at a cavity and sinking to the bottom of a pool as a metaphor for the self-destructive behavior of the singer. The doctor tells the character that their shame is eating everything, indicating that they feel guilty and ashamed of their behavior, but they still can't stop themselves. The lyrics then move to the singer's obsession with bugs, a common symptom of addiction, and the desire to eat oneself again, showing the deep self-loathing that often accompanies addiction.
The second verse continues the theme of the singer's addiction, describing the chemical changes that take place in their body as they try to numb themselves. The mention of Klonopin, a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, highlights the character's struggle with mental health issues. The singer is described as a scientist stirring up their blood until it's clean, indicating their desire to rid themselves of their inner demons. However, the imagery of them dying in their dreams shows that this is not a sustainable solution.
The chorus of the song uses metaphorical language to depict the character's desire to be consumed by their addiction and their fixation on a woman who is a thousand miles away. The spinning colors of the kaleidoscope and the character's starry eyes burning out are symbolic of the singer's descent into madness. The final line of the song, "There's nowhere left to go but down," is a bleak outlook on the character's future and reflects the desperation and hopelessness that often comes with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day, you're digging at the cavity
You are constantly dwelling on a negative aspect of your life and causing yourself pain.
Sinking to the bottom of the pool
You feel like you are drowning in your problems and can't escape them.
The doctor said, "Your shame is eating everything"
A person of authority has recognized that your self-shame is tearing you apart.
But when you're in love, you get so cruel
Love can cause you to hurt others, even unintentionally.
When you're alone, it's all you think about
Being alone magnifies negative thoughts and can consume your mind.
Pulling little bugs out of your skin
You feel like there are small things plaguing you from the inside, and you can't escape them.
Crack open your skull, you are an embryo
You feel vulnerable and exposed, like you are starting from scratch.
And you can eat yourself again
You are self-destructive and continue to harm yourself.
Plastic dripping through the feeding wire
You feel like you are being controlled or manipulated by external forces.
Liquid metals in your blood
You feel like you are being poisoned or contaminated.
Hard to keep sleeping when the room's on fire
It is difficult to relax when everything around you feels chaotic and dangerous.
They're cutting deeper than they should
People are hurting you more than expected or more than they should be allowed to.
Tried to call her from the southbound train
You are trying to escape from your problems, but still hoping for a connection or comfort from someone else.
Thought you were headed somewhere new
You thought you were making progress or moving forward, but it was just an illusion.
But you wake up on the floor again
Your efforts to escape or improve have failed, and you are back where you started.
The concrete pouring out of you
You feel like a part of you is breaking or crumbling away.
Now every night you are a scientist
You are constantly experimenting and analyzing your own thoughts and behaviors.
Stirring up your blood until it's clean
You are trying to purge yourself of negative thoughts and emotions.
Fill yourself with fantasy and Klonopin
You are escaping reality and numbing yourself to the pain.
It's why you keep on dying in your dreams
Your subconscious is plagued with negativity, and it manifests in your dreams as well.
Something's just been fucking with your chemicals
Something has disrupted your mental and emotional balance, causing turmoil and chaos.
You can see your halo in the mirror
You can see the good in yourself, but it is clouded by the negative things surrounding you.
Paralyzed in sleep, you are the alchemist
Your subconscious is powerful and transformative, but you feel like you are trapped and unable to control it.
She's on her back a thousand miles from here
Someone you care about is away from you, and it is causing you pain and longing.
Want to be hunted like an animal
You crave attention and affection, but it is distorted by self-destructive thoughts and actions.
Feel yourself torn between her teeth
You feel like you are being pulled in different directions, and it is causing you distress and pain.
Your black eyes bloom in the kaleidoscope
Even in chaos and confusion, there is beauty and wonder to be found.
The spinning colours make you weak
The overwhelming sensations of life can be draining and exhausting.
Cocaine left holes in the occipital
Your experiences have left you with long-lasting damage and scars.
Your starry eyes are burning out
Your optimism and hopefulness are being extinguished by the negativity and darkness around you.
Dig your grave and lie down quietly
You are resigned to your fate and accept that things will not get better.
There's nowhere left to go but down
There is no more hope or optimism left, and things will only get worse from here.
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics :
Every day, you're digging at the cavity
Sinking to the bottom of the pool
The doctor said your shame is eating everything
But when you're in love, you get so cruel
When you're alone, it's all you think about
Pulling little bugs out of your skin
Crack open your skull, you are an embryo
And you can eat yourself again
Plastic dripping through the feeding wire
Liquid metals in your blood
Hard to keep sleeping when the room's on fire
They're cutting deeper than they should
Tried to call her from the southbound train
Thought you were headed somewhere new
But you wake up on the floor again
The concrete pouring out of you
Now every night you are a scientist
Stirring up your blood until it's clean
Fill yourself with fantasy and Klonopin
It's why you keep on dying in your dreams
Something's just been fucking with your chemicals
You can see your halo in the mirror
Paralyzed in sleep, you are the alchemist
She's on her back a thousand miles from here
Want to be hunted like an animal
Feel yourself torn between her teeth
Your black eyes bloom in the kaleidoscope
The spinning colours make you weak
Cocaine left holes in the occipital
Your starry eyes are burning out
Dig your grave and lie down quietly
There's nowhere left to go but down
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@moonie9848
<3!!!!!
@hadleymay4620
Time to put this on repeat for two months
@randomdreamer5429
gonna do the same
@kazzamora4224
Ruby this is too good like the lyrics, the video and you look truly mesmerizing in the video. You’re my absolute favorite artist without a doubt
@aluna444
I know right! She is such an amazing artist :) She is definitely my favorite as well
@marcelhermelan6052
My dream is to at least once, sit in the same room interviewing Flower Face, The Paper Kites, Ghostly Kisses, Sleeping at Last and Daughter , and ask them how does it feel to be so talented and how does it feel being able to translate one's talent so perfectly.... This song right here is a sweet masterpiece <3
@revamped_mashups
thank you so much for those artists I've been looking for new music