Elixir
thujone Lyrics
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An entrance an exit
Revolving doors
Of catastrophic bliss
The tenure of my heart
Is yours to keep
Would you design the encasing
To my soul
Don't force me
To go upon
An exodus of solitude
Desperation
Settling in
Like an unwanted guest
That is me to you
At least from
My assumptions
Cataclysmic embodiment
Of hurt to me
Ripping to shreds
All of the fibers
And would you say
I love you
Once again
Let me embrace you
Routes and highways
I take these roads
Seeking something stable
Its only a short distance away
Can you please
Stop acting this way
Its so much to ask
I know, but can you
My heart is a bullet
And you have the gun
Pouring rounds
Into the pavement
So far away
Yet seconds near
I'm hopeless
So i guess ill drink up
To forget your name
Cataclysmic embodiement
Of hurt to me
Ripping to shreds
All of the fibers
And would you say
I love you
Once again
Let me embrace you
Deep in appendixes
Lie the essence of history
Orbital for taste of mind
Sleep wont come easy
Finding fortitude
In all this fiction
Earthquakes magnitude
Has shattered all of the glass
Earthquakes magnitude
Has shattered all of the glass
Earthquakes magnitude
Has shattered all of the glass
Earthquakes magnitude
Has shattered all of the glass
We'll stare into sapphire
Cataclysmic embodiement
Of hurt to me
Ripping to shreds
All of the fibers
And would you say
I love you
Once again
Let me embrace you
The first stanza of "Elixir" by Thujone talks about the ups and downs and the revolving door of love. It refers to love as being catastrophic and blissful at the same time, and how the tenure of the heart belongs to someone else. The lyrics talk about entrusting someone with the encasing of the soul and the singer's ethereal nature. The singer doesn't want to be forced into an exodus of solitude and desperation but feels like an unwanted guest, at least based on their assumptions. The overall message of the first stanza is about the contradiction and complexity of love, and how it can be both beautiful and heartbreaking.
The second stanza continues with the theme of hurt and heartbreak. It describes the singer's attempts to find something stable, but they encounter resistance from the person who holds their heart. The lyrics use metaphorical language to describe the pain the singer feels, as being ripped to shreds, and compares their heart to a bullet with the person they love holding the gun. The singer is left feeling hopeless and decides to drink to forget the pain of love. The chorus repeats the same words, talking about the cataclysmic embodiment of hurt and asking the person they love to say "I love you" again and let them embrace them.
The last part of the song talks about the essence of history that lies deep within the appendixes, and the search for fortitude in all the fiction. The lyrics use the metaphor of an earthquake shattering glass to describe the intensity of the pain and hurt the singer feels. The song ends with the words "We'll stare into sapphire," which can be interpreted as the singer wanting to move on and focus on something new, something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is love
Love is both a beginning and an end, with all its accompanying joy and suffering.
An entrance an exit
It has a distinct starting point as well as an inevitable conclusion.
Revolving doors
It is not a static state, but something that is constantly in flux.
Of catastrophic bliss
The pleasure brought by love is so strong that it can be destructive.
The tenure of my heart
My heart is yours, for better or worse.
Is yours to keep
You hold the power to either cherish or hurt me.
Would you design the encasing
Can I trust you to take care of my soul?
To my soul
My deepest self.
I'm ethereal in nature
I am a fragile being, easily affected by external circumstances.
Don't force me
Please do not try to control me or make me into something I am not.
To go upon
Please do not force me to embark upon.
An exodus of solitude
A journey towards loneliness and isolation.
Desperation
A state of emotional pain and despair.
Settling in
Becoming comfortable with this feeling.
Like an unwanted guest
Feeling unwelcome and unwanted in your presence.
That is me to you
I fear that I am a burden to you, an inconvenience that you tolerate.
At least from
This is just my assumption, but it feels true.
My assumptions
My beliefs and suspicions, which may or may not be accurate.
Cataclysmic embodiment
A symbol of great destruction and upheaval.
Of hurt to me
The damage you have caused me is immense.
Ripping to shreds
Tearing apart and destroying completely.
All of the fibers
All the little pieces that made up my being.
And would you say
Do you still have the capacity to love me in return?
I love you
Expressing deep affection and caring for another person.
Once again
Despite everything that has happened between us, can we find our way back to each other?
Let me embrace you
Allow me to hold you and seek comfort in your presence.
Routes and highways
Different paths that lead us to our desired destination.
I take these roads
Making choices that will ultimately shape my life.
Seeking something stable
Looking for something that can provide a sense of security and permanence.
Its only a short distance away
The thing I am seeking is tantalizingly close, yet just out of reach.
Can you please
I am making a request of you.
Stop acting this way
Can you change your behavior to better accommodate my needs?
Its so much to ask
I understand that what I am asking for is significant.
I know, but can you
I acknowledge that this is a difficult thing to do, but I am still asking for it.
My heart is a bullet
My emotions are powerful and can be destructive under certain circumstances.
And you have the gun
You are the only one who can control the impact of those emotions.
Pouring rounds
Releasing the full force of my emotions upon you.
Into the pavement
Causing damage to myself and those around me.
So far away
The pain I feel is actually distant from me, yet it still echoes through my life.
Yet seconds near
Although it may seem far away, the pain can easily come flooding back at any moment.
I'm hopeless
Feeling lost and without a clear path or solution.
So i guess ill drink up
Desperately seeking ways to numb the pain, even if it comes at a cost to my health.
To forget your name
Trying to erase memories of you in order to move on.
Deep in appendixes
Hidden deep within the depths of something larger.
Lie the essence of history
The core of what makes history meaningful and relevant.
Orbital for taste of mind
Something that is vital for the health and well-being of my emotional state.
Sleep wont come easy
My mind is preoccupied with thoughts and worries, making it difficult to relax and rest.
Finding fortitude
Searching for inner strength and resilience.
In all this fiction
Despite the confusion and uncertainty, there is still a sense of comfort and familiarity with the story of my life.
Earthquakes magnitude
A powerful force that can shake the very foundations of my being.
Has shattered all of the glass
Has broken apart preconceived notions and expectations, leaving nothing but fragments behind.
We'll stare into sapphire
Looking out at a vast, beautiful expanse that is both awe-inspiring and overwhelming.
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.