Lost in the sky
Clouds roll by and I roll with them
Arrows fly
Seas increase and then fall again
This world is spinning around me
This world is spinning without me and
Every day sends future to past
Every breath leaves me one less to my last
Watch the sparrow falling
Gives new meaning to it all
If not today nor yet tomorrow then some other day
I’ll take seven lives for one
And then my only father’s son
As sure as I did ever love him I am not afraid
This world is spinning around me
The whole world keeps spinning around me and
All life is future to past
Every breath leaves me one less to my last
Pull me under
Pull me under
Pull me under, I’m not afraid
All that I feel is honor and spite
All I can do is to set it right
Dust fills my eyes
Clouds roll by and I roll with them
Centuries cry
Orders fly and I fall again
This world is spinning inside me
The whole world is spinning inside me
Every day sends future to past
Every step brings me closer to my last
Pull me under
Pull me under
Pull me under, I’m not afraid
Living my life too much in the sun
Only until your will is done
Pull me under
Pull me under
Pull me under, I’m not afraid
All that I feel is honor and spite
All I can do is to set it right
Pull me under
Pull me under
Pull me under, I’m not afraid
Living my life too much in the sun
Only until your will is done
Oh that this too
Too solid flesh
Would melt
Pull Me Under song lyrics history
The narrative within “Pull Me Under” lyrics by Dream Theater is a poignant exploration of loss, grief, and the desperate quest for understanding. The recurring line “Pull me under, I’m not afraid” is often viewed as the protagonist’s acceptance of fate, and a willingness to confront the unknown, possibly symbolizing the mother’s journey through her grief.
A deeper dive into the song reveals elements of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, with lyrics like “This world is spinning around me” and “Every day sends future to past” reflecting the existential crisis faced by the play’s titular character.
This strengthens the interpretation of the song as a profound meditation on mortality and the human condition. However, as Dream Theater prefers their music to resonate on a personal level, the song’s precise meaning remains beautifully ambiguous.
Despite the dark themes, “Pull Me Under” became one of Dream Theater’s most successful songs, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The music video for the song features the band performing in a stormy setting with water imagery, further connecting it to the story of the young boy who drowned.
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