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.
Camphor crossed with lace, it is the witching hour
Cinematic but crude
Teasing all my feelings out, you move away
It seems so natural to you
Still siren, climbing up the victory tower
Like there's something left to prove
I trap the beads of sweat that run between my eyes
And free the fever to move
I'm drawing the line, I'm drawing the line
I'm drawing the line, I draw the line
And I have my pride
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
And I save my soul
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
And I have no doubt
Dreamt the sound of scissors, cutting stitches out
Then discarding the used
Recording all my problems onto memory cards
Your compassion unmoved
Onto others what they always do to you
The most twisted of your rules
Distill malaise and photograph the hole it leaves
Running out a copy for you
I'm drawing the line, I'm drawing the line
I'm drawing the line, I draw the line
And I have my pride
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
And I save my soul
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
And I have no doubt
Cinematic but crude
Teasing all my feelings out, you move away
It seems so natural to you
Still siren, climbing up the victory tower
Like there's something left to prove
I trap the beads of sweat that run between my eyes
And free the fever to move
I'm drawing the line, I'm drawing the line
I'm drawing the line, I draw the line
And I have my pride
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
And I save my soul
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
And I have no doubt
Dreamt the sound of scissors, cutting stitches out
Then discarding the used
Recording all my problems onto memory cards
Your compassion unmoved
Onto others what they always do to you
The most twisted of your rules
Distill malaise and photograph the hole it leaves
Running out a copy for you
I'm drawing the line, I'm drawing the line
I'm drawing the line, I draw the line
And I have my pride
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
I'm taking control, I'm taking control
And I save my soul
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
I'm shutting you out, I'm shutting you out
And I have no doubt
Lyrics submitted by christsizeshoes
Drawing the Line Lyrics as written by Gavin Richard Harrison Colin Edwin Balch
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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I love the song, even the chorus. I think it is brilliant because the verses are so intimate and sentimental and the chorus comes in with a blow of power and energy that really shakes you up. And I love the fact that Steven's able to put desperate lyrics together with powerful and vivid music.
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I think it's quite obviously a song about leaving a very important person in your life (most likely your girl- or boyfriend) and deciding to start a new chapter in your life.
"Teasing all my feelings out, you move away It seems so natural to you" This line (amongst others) makes me believe that the character of this song has been left by his partner whilst he himself put lots of efforts and feeling into the relationship.
The sound of the chorus combined with the lyrics make me think that it's taking a lot of self-discipline and is very hard for the character to "draw the line" and to "shut out" the person that left him.
This also fits with the main theme of the album: "Incidents that turn your life around", as either the end of the relationship or the decision to lay it to rest is such a turning point.
I was thinking that the chorus means that he draw his moral line. The line that he don't want to cross. But now, when I read the lyrics I'm not so sure about it. Anyway, great song and I love chorus. Sorry for my english :/
No idea...but that cracky voice is a bit weird. XD
'Distill my laze' should be 'distill malaise' I believe.
I hate the chorus on this so much, but the drumming makes up for it
Huh, I really like the chorus. It feels so full of frustration, but endurance to push through a hard time (as if we're hearing a character pour his soul out to another, which would be the listener.) To each their own.
it's not really that i don't like the chorus, but it is very unlike Porcupine Tree...<br /> sounds a bit pop rock-ish i guess.
I agree that it certainly doesn't sound like Porcupine Tree, it is in fact very poppish. But what the hell, great track.
I love the chorus.
The chorus feels like something off of Stupid Dream, to me.
I agree, this chorus sucks. The rest of the song is pretty great though, it's too bad.
I would have to agree that the chorus spoils this song a bit. which is a shame because i love the verses.
I like the chorus and think this song is great. I've never so quickly thought an album was this great. Maybe my thoughts on it will change but good song!!
I think the chorus of this song represents everything that's great about Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree. It's never the same. Does it sound like a Porcupine Tree song? I say yes because there is no formula with his writing. The only thing that is the same about all Porcupine Tree music is that it's all great, but never the same.
The chorus here is so joy filled. If you listen to kneel and disconnect, it sounds like a person who hates there life but is to afraid to change it. This sounds like a joyous person deciding to change their life. this also explains time flys where the person regrets his lost time.
A basic overview ^