I built a ship so i could sail away yeah
Had never thought the sea could be as blue as I
I heard a cry and it drove me insane yeah
A cry so shallow that my senses died
And I cried too
And I cried too
I was awake though I was asleep yeah
The sugar gives me some sunshine after the rain
Nobody calls nobody seems to care and
I feel so close to what I fear I would become
And I cried too
And I cried too
I've seen it and I've been there
I'd go out my way to feel it
Lying awake inside me fearsome seek for hope
I've had it and you've said it
I'd go out my way to have it
I'm wide awake I am blinded by ice
It sometimes feels like the sun and the sea is
On verge of falling couldn't be more safe to say
The wait is long, I'll turn myself in yeah
Goes hand in hand with my crave for you to stay
And I cried too
And I cried too
For so long I could hear myself
I turned to storm and I can't be calmed yeah
No one hears it but I can't stop scream and
Was where I was, I am lost and so be it
Now all is lost, I see no escape yeah
Show me some sorrow, is the sky to far away?
One last request, one more thing to say and that's
My words are fragile so I want to write today
The lyrics of "Blinded By Ice" by Sadly Sunday delve into themes of longing, isolation, and a sense of being overwhelmed by emotions. The song starts with the singer expressing a desire to escape their current situation by building a metaphorical ship to sail away. However, as they set sail, they are confronted with the overwhelming reality of the vast sea and its intense blue color, which drives them to the brink of insanity.
The repetition of the line "And I cried too" emphasizes the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. It implies that they are not alone in their pain, suggesting that others may be going through similar struggles. The juxtaposition of being awake yet feeling asleep highlights how the singer is conscious of their surroundings but feels disconnected from them. They find solace in small moments of happiness ("sugar gives me some sunshine after the rain") but ultimately feel ignored and uncared for.
The lyrics further explore the singer's internal struggles and their quest for hope and validation. They have seen and experienced the darkness within themselves and would go to great lengths to feel it again. The line "I'm wide awake I am blinded by ice" suggests that the singer is awake to their own emotional turmoil but feels paralyzed by it. This inner battle between fear and longing consumes them, making it hard to escape from their thoughts.
The song also touches upon the singer's yearning for a stable and lasting connection. They feel that the sun and the sea, symbols of warmth and tranquility, are on the verge of collapse. The waiting feels endless, and they desire for someone to stay by their side. The lyrics express a deep sense of isolation and frustration, as the singer's cries for help go unheard and unheeded.
As the song progresses, the singer's desperation intensifies, culminating in a feeling of being lost with no escape. They acknowledge their own vulnerability and fragility, wishing to express their emotions through writing. The final lines imply a sense of urgency and the need to communicate before it's too late. The fragile nature of their words reflects the delicate nature of their emotional state, as they seek a cathartic release through their writing. Overall, "Blinded By Ice" portrays a journey of inner turmoil, longing for connection, and the struggle to find solace amidst overwhelming emotions.
I built a ship so I could sail away yeah
I created a means to escape my reality.
Had never thought the sea could be as blue as I
I was unaware that the depths of my emotions paralleled the vast beauty of the ocean.
I heard a cry and it drove me insane yeah
A desperate call resonated within me, overwhelming my senses.
A cry so shallow that my senses died
The emptiness of that call was so profound that it numbed my awareness.
And I cried too
I shared in the sorrow and anguish echoed in that cry.
And I cried too
My tears were a reflection of the collective despair.
I was awake though I was asleep yeah
I was conscious of my surroundings yet emotionally numb.
The sugar gives me some sunshine after the rain
Sweet moments provide temporary relief from my struggles.
Nobody calls nobody seems to care and
I feel isolated, as if no one acknowledges my plight.
I feel so close to what I fear I would become
I sense that I'm nearing a personality or state that terrifies me.
And I cried too
I lament my own predicament as well.
And I cried too
My sorrow parallels the pain around me.
I've seen it and I've been there
I have experienced this pain firsthand.
I'd go out my way to feel it
I deliberately confront these emotions to truly understand them.
Lying awake inside me fearsome seek for hope
In the silence of night, I wrestle with my fears while yearning for optimism.
I've had it and you've said it
I've experienced this pain, and your acknowledgment resonates deeply.
I'd go out my way to have it
I actively pursue moments of connection and feeling.
I'm wide awake I am blinded by ice
I am fully aware, yet my perception is clouded and numbed by emotional detachment.
It sometimes feels like the sun and the sea is
At times, it feels as if beauty and warmth are in a precarious balance.
On verge of falling couldn't be more safe to say
It feels as if all good things are on the brink of collapse.
The wait is long, I'll turn myself in yeah
Awaiting resolution is burdensome, and I am ready to surrender to my emotions.
Goes hand in hand with my crave for you to stay
This longing is deeply intertwined with my desire for connection.
And I cried too
My emotions mirror the pain of longing.
And I cried too
The feeling of loss invokes tears within me.
For so long I could hear myself
I have been in tune with my inner thoughts for an extended period.
I turned to storm and I can't be calmed yeah
My emotional turmoil has intensified to a point where tranquility feels unreachable.
No one hears it but I can't stop scream and
My inner turmoil goes unnoticed by others, yet I am in constant distress.
Was where I was, I am lost and so be it
I acknowledge my lost state and accept my reality.
Now all is lost, I see no escape yeah
I feel a sense of hopelessness, as if there are no options left.
Show me some sorrow, is the sky too far away?
I seek the acknowledgment of pain; it feels unreachable yet significant.
One last request, one more thing to say and that's
I have a final plea that I wish to express.
My words are fragile so I want to write today
My feelings require delicate expression, and I feel compelled to document them.
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Written by: Charlie Magnusson, Jonathan Wingstrand, Ólafur Gustavsson