Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
You are the dark ocean bottom
And I am the fast-sinking anchor
Should I fall for you
You are the scar on my tissue
That I show all of my new friends
Should I show you me
All we need is a little bit of momentum
Break down these walls that we've built around ourselves
All we need is a little bit of inertia
Break down and tell, break down and tell
That you are the rain on the fire
Deep in the trees when no one was looking
Should I speak of this
You are a mirage in the distance
That defies the heat of the desert
Should I believe in you
These rules are made to break
And these walls are built to fall
These rules are made to break us all
And I am the fast-sinking anchor
Should I fall for you
You are the scar on my tissue
That I show all of my new friends
Should I show you me
All we need is a little bit of momentum
Break down these walls that we've built around ourselves
All we need is a little bit of inertia
Break down and tell, break down and tell
That you are the rain on the fire
Deep in the trees when no one was looking
Should I speak of this
You are a mirage in the distance
That defies the heat of the desert
Should I believe in you
These rules are made to break
And these walls are built to fall
These rules are made to break us all
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I think this songs is basicallly about the beginning of a relationship where on e of the people involved can't get close to the other and can't make it work because they cant' reveal who they really are. The other person is reluctant and not sure if they should keep trying to make it work, because it is tough when one person have problems and are reluctant to give themselves.
Great song. I think its about that extra push, that motivation, whatever can help us overcome obstacles. If we just had a little bit of momentum we could do anything. Just mainly about setting your own limits and boundaries on your own terms.
this is a great song. i always think of this song like before like big pressuring events. this song could be about what inaday said, or it could be about a relationship that's just starting where both are unsure and don't know whether they should go on. i dont know.
THIS SONG IS SOOOO AMAZING!! ive seen them live twice...def one of my fav bands...
This is an amazing song..... The Hush Sound is the only band I know of who an use the words "Momentum" and "Inertia" in the same song and not make it sound like a School House Rock video for teaching physicis.... anyway yes the Hush Sound definetly rocks! :D
lol french_dramaqueen, i was thinkin the same thing...how this song's lyrics could relate to physics. haha and that made me think of modest mouse's "she ionizes and atomicizes" or w/e relating to chemistry.
anyway...yeah the hush sound are really original.
I like how he annunciates "dark ocean bottom" in the beginning. And it's spelled out in the cd tray: "Dahkishambahdah"
I agree with inadaynotmyown2. It talks about starting a new relationship and how sometimes you need a little push to start it off.
great song, love it ! :]
i basically agree with whats already been said. its about the start of a relationship and the hush sound uses metaphors about physics to explain.
fantastic.