In Boxes

AURORA's song 'In Boxes' delves into the eerie and haunting aspects of loneliness and the lengths one might go to fill that void. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who is deeply isolated, calling out for companionship but finding solace in macabre souvenirs. The opening lines, 'Calling out for the lonely, I am going home,' set the tone for a journey into the dark recesses of the mind, where the protagonist admits to doing 'awful things' and hearing laughter in their head, suggesting a struggle with inner demons or mental health issues.

The imagery of collecting body parts and keeping them in boxes under the bed is both disturbing and symbolic. It represents the protagonist's desperate attempts to hold onto fleeting moments of connection, even if it means resorting to grotesque measures. The line 'I did once have a lover only kept his hands' is particularly chilling, indicating a fragmented and incomplete form of companionship that ultimately fails to satisfy the protagonist's need for genuine human connection.

AURORA's ethereal and haunting vocal delivery enhances the song's unsettling atmosphere, making the listener feel the weight of the protagonist's solitude. The repetition of 'Got them all collected in these boxes underneath my bed' underscores the cyclical nature of their loneliness and the futile attempts to fill the void. The song serves as a poignant reminder of the depths of human isolation and the sometimes desperate measures taken to alleviate it, even if only temporarily.