August
wilsonlikethevolleyball Lyrics
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The digital reflection in his monitor can't sleep
He's fighting to be honest
But he's afraid to work to hard and spend too long becoming something he can't be
He's waking up in August
He lights a pack of gum and sticks a bullet in his cheek
Bones stacked neatly in his closet
Half an hour ago he wades into the sea
Crossing the threshold of the picture frame
Walking into the parallax
A sacred image falsified in holy name
Dream
How did I get here?
I was so careful not to bleed (bleed)
Half an hour ago he wades into the sea
Wades into the sea sea sea sea sea sea
Walking into the parallax
Holy name
He wades in wades in
Dream dream dream dream dream dream
In wilsonlikethevolleyball's song "August," the lyrics paint a compelling portrait of inner struggles and existential questioning. The opening lines, "He's picking and he's peeling, the digital reflection in his monitor can't sleep," suggest a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with oneself. The singer is portrayed as someone who is grappling with their identity and striving for honesty, yet facing the fear of exerting too much effort and potentially losing sight of their true self in the process.
As the narrative progresses, the imagery shifts to a scene in August where the singer is engaging in mundane activities like lighting a pack of gum and putting a bullet in his cheek. The mention of "bones stacked neatly in his closet" hints at hidden burdens or unresolved issues that he may be harboring. The idea of taking sleeping pills to seek solace in dreams after work alludes to escapism and the desire to find peace or respite from the challenges of reality.
The references to entering the sea and crossing the threshold of a picture frame evoke a sense of transition or transformation. The act of walking into the parallax, a concept that denotes an apparent displacement or difference in the position of an object when viewed from different angles, suggests a shift in perspective or a search for a deeper meaning. The mention of a "sacred image falsified in holy name" hints at disillusionment with traditional beliefs or societal constructs.
The repeated refrain of "Dream" amidst contemplations about one's journey and the question "How did I get here? I was so careful not to bleed" conveys a sense of confusion and introspection. The singer's immersion in the sea and the repetition of "wades in" and "dream" evoke a sense of surrender and perhaps a longing for a sense of clarity or purpose. Overall, the lyrics of "August" by wilsonlikethevolleyball delve into themes of self-discovery, inner turmoil, and the quest for authenticity in a world that often demands conformity and sacrifices individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
He's picking and he's peeling
He is carefully examining and analyzing
The digital reflection in his monitor can't sleep
The image on his screen is constantly present, unable to rest
He's fighting to be honest
He is struggling to stay true to himself
But he's afraid to work to hard and spend too long becoming something he can't be
He fears putting in too much effort and changing into someone he is not
He's waking up in August
He is starting to see things clearly
He lights a pack of gum and sticks a bullet in his cheek
He seeks distraction and comfort in small habits
Bones stacked neatly in his closet
His secrets are carefully hidden away
Maybe after work he'll take some sleeping pills find company in dreams
He may seek solace in dreams after a long day
Half an hour ago he wades into the sea
Recently, he has faced his fears head-on
Crossing the threshold of the picture frame
Stepping out of his comfort zone
Walking into the parallax
Entering a new perspective or dimension
A sacred image falsified in holy name
Something revered but ultimately deceptive
Dream
Seeking an escape or fantasy
How did I get here?
Questioning his current situation
I was so careful not to bleed (bleed)
Trying to avoid pain or vulnerability
Wades into the sea sea sea sea sea sea
Fully immersing himself in a new experience
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Written by: wilsonlikethevolleyball
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