Restless
xander-fox Lyrics
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Drifting further from the pier
Let the sand the tide will take
Rise and slowly disappear
Until there's only open water
For as far as you can see
Keep your head above the surface
'Cause the waves are gonna take you down
But they'll never take you down too long
And in the moment you return to the air
When you're finally there
Take a breath and fill your lungs
Another one is gonna come and take you down
Another one is gonna come and take you down
Another one is gonna come and take you down
Another one is gonna come and take you down
I am floating
Spinning 'round a carousel
Don't notice the chains
As I slowly disappear
And it's fading away
Your body like dandelion in wind
All the pulverizing beauty
As the sky bled right into the sea
Your love is light and weightless
In the eye
And I must be out of my mind
To fall asleep to the sound of rain again
The lyrics of "Restless" by Xander-Fox depict a sense of restlessness and the struggle to find peace and stability in life. The first verse illustrates a feeling of detachment and drifting away, both metaphorically and literally, as the singer mentions drifting further from the pier and letting the sand and tide carry them away. This can be interpreted as a representation of feeling lost and disconnected, unable to anchor oneself to stability.
The chorus serves as a reminder that despite the overwhelming waves that try to pull them down, the singer will always resurface. It conveys the idea that life's challenges may knock them down, but they will always find the strength to rise again. The repetition of the phrase "another one is gonna come and take you down" suggests that the singer anticipates future struggles, but believes in their resilience to overcome them.
In the second verse, the singer describes themselves as floating and spinning around a carousel, symbolizing a lack of control and a feeling of being trapped. They mention fading away and disappearing, indicating a sense of being consumed by the chaos and unpredictability of life. The reference to the body being like a dandelion in the wind suggests fragility and vulnerability.
The bridge introduces the theme of love and its transformative power. The imagery of the sky bleeding into the sea signifies the merging of two elements, representing the connection between love and the singer's inner self. The phrase "your love is light and weightless in the eye" suggests that love brings a sense of freedom and weightlessness, contrasting with the heaviness and restlessness mentioned earlier. However, the closing line implies a degree of self-doubt, as the singer questions their decision to find solace in something as ephemeral as falling asleep to the sound of rain.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes and lie awake
Embrace a state of consciousness where you are aware and alert, despite having your eyes closed
Drifting further from the pier
Moving away from a safe and familiar place, gradually losing connection
Let the sand the tide will take
Allow the natural forces of the tide to carry away the sand, representing the transient nature of things
Rise and slowly disappear
Gradually vanish, rising above the surface and blending into the surroundings
Until there's only open water
For as far as you can see
Reaching a point where there is nothing but vast expanses of water, symbolizing a sense of freedom and limitless possibilities
Keep your head above the surface
Take a breath and let it be
Maintain resilience and composure despite challenging circumstances, accepting and allowing things to unfold
'Cause the waves are gonna take you down
But they'll never take you down too long
And in the moment you return to the air
When you're finally there
Acknowledging that obstacles and hardships may temporarily bring you down, but they will never keep you submerged for too long. Finding strength in the moment of resurfacing and regaining control
Take a breath and fill your lungs
Inhale deeply, replenishing yourself with life and energy
Another one is gonna come and take you down
Recognizing that challenges and setbacks are a continuous part of life, acknowledging the inevitability of their occurrence
I am floating
Spinning 'round a carousel
Being in a state of suspension, revolving around a cycle of repetitive motions or experiences
Don't notice the chains
As I slowly disappear
Unaware of the constraints and limitations binding you, gradually losing yourself in the process
And it's fading away
Your body like dandelion in wind
Experiencing the fading of presence and significance, likening it to a delicate dandelion being scattered by the wind
All the pulverizing beauty
As the sky bled right into the sea
Appreciating the breathtaking and intense beauty of nature, witnessing the merging of the sky and the sea as a captivating phenomenon
Your love is light and weightless
In the eye
Describing the love received as pure, ethereal, and without burden or heaviness
And I must be out of my mind
To fall asleep to the sound of rain again
Expressing a sense of irrationality or recklessness in finding comfort and peace in falling asleep while listening to the rain
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Written by: Colin Borows
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