This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I looked to the sky
Saw my body die
Got to reappear up there
It's where I want to be
In the university
I've found, I've found my own college
I've found, I've found a way to resolve this
I’m not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to hear to comfort you?
I will wait all of this time above you
Is this what you wanted?
Is this what you needed to hear?
Take all that I have known
Is this what you wanted?
Is this what you need me to fear?
Take all that I have found
I'm not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to hear to comfort you
I'll wait all this time above you
I looked to the ground
I was pleased with what I'd found
Got to reappear up here
It’s where I will always be
In the university
I've found, I've found all my problems
I'm gone, I'm gone finally solve this
I'm not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to have to comfort you
I'll wait all this time above you
Saw my body die
Got to reappear up there
It's where I want to be
In the university
I've found, I've found my own college
I've found, I've found a way to resolve this
I’m not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to hear to comfort you?
I will wait all of this time above you
Is this what you wanted?
Is this what you needed to hear?
Take all that I have known
Is this what you wanted?
Is this what you need me to fear?
Take all that I have found
I'm not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to hear to comfort you
I'll wait all this time above you
I looked to the ground
I was pleased with what I'd found
Got to reappear up here
It’s where I will always be
In the university
I've found, I've found all my problems
I'm gone, I'm gone finally solve this
I'm not inside you
You're all around me
Is this what you needed to have to comfort you
I'll wait all this time above you
Lyrics submitted by elfrijol, edited by boomgorilla
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It's actually saying "from the ins... from the ins... from the ins..." which is an example of Jamais Vu. <br /> <br /> You have heard "from the inside out we were formed" earlier in the album on the song Sang Real, but when it's played back like this, it seems foreign as if you've never experienced it before.
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its a Coquette demo... not on a record. theyve been playing it live a lot lately and there's leaks of it all over the internet. we're not supposed to be sharing them though, the leak of the demos really pissed off the band cos the demos are all super super rough and unmastered and stuff. don't do the music justice. nevertheless, its possibly the best song dredg has written for the new record.
this is probably old news. and it's not entirely related to the meaning of this song, and it's probably not accurate. but a friend told me that gavin muttered something at a concert about Coquette being their last release before they break up. can anyone confirm this?
to make this comment valid: In my opinion, the lyrics are about being in a relationship with someone who demands that you give up yourself for their gain-- lying so they feel better and such.
i think its about a woman who controls the relationship too much to the point where it makes no sense to be in the relationship.
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Hope that helps in some way, also, there is another "vu", Presque vu. And the reason i know this is because its in catch 22, so go and read it fools
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Actually the analysis of all the songs by Dredg are in this page: defyperception.net/dredg/catchwithoutarms.htm
I think is the most accurate meaning you can ever find. This record is amazing.