Easily Erased

Boundaries' song 'Easily Erased' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a love that lingers long after it has ended. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person haunted by memories of a past relationship, unable to find peace or move on. The opening lines, 'I still see you when I close my eyes / I can’t even know peace when you’re not near me,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the protagonist's struggle with the persistent presence of their former lover in their thoughts and dreams.

The chorus, 'Will you break all of the promises that you made / For you it should be easy to erase / My love for you / The accidental absolute,' suggests a sense of betrayal and disillusionment. The protagonist grapples with the ease with which their former lover seems to have moved on, contrasting sharply with their own inability to let go. The phrase 'accidental absolute' implies that the love they shared was both unintentional and all-encompassing, making its loss all the more painful.

As the song progresses, the lyrics explore themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time. Lines like 'Every life lived a thousand times still ends in goodbye / All the fucking years I’ve lost / My eyes are dry for the first time in my life' convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the inevitable end of relationships. The imagery of 'holding a loaded gun to my love' and 'your hands are covered in the blood / Of the weak and the willing' adds a darker, more visceral layer to the song, emphasizing the destructive nature of love and the emotional scars it leaves behind.

'Easily Erased' is a poignant exploration of the lingering effects of a broken relationship, capturing the pain, confusion, and eventual acceptance that comes with the end of a significant chapter in one's life.