Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea

Missio's 'Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea' is a haunting exploration of emotional turmoil and the feeling of being overwhelmed by one's inner struggles. The song uses the metaphor of the deep blue sea to represent a state of profound isolation and despair. The opening lines, 'The berth surrounding my body crushing every bit of bone / The salt, it seeps in through the pores of my open skin,' vividly depict the suffocating nature of these emotions, as if the protagonist is being physically crushed by the weight of their feelings.

The recurring line, 'I wait on you inside the bottom of the deep blue sea,' suggests a longing for connection or rescue, yet the protagonist remains trapped in their emotional abyss. This sense of waiting and yearning is further emphasized by the repeated invitation, 'Welcome to my cage little lover,' which implies a desire for someone to join them in their isolation, even if it means sharing in the pain. The use of the word 'cage' highlights the entrapment and the inability to escape from these feelings.

The song also touches on themes of identity and the search for peace of mind. Lines like 'Still don't know your name miss sunny / Let's go up in flames pretty lady' suggest a fleeting and perhaps destructive relationship, one that offers no solace or clarity. The phrase 'Locked and loaded, where the hell is peace of mind?' encapsulates the frustration and desperation of the protagonist, who is armed with their emotions but unable to find any relief. Ultimately, 'Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea' is a powerful portrayal of the struggle to cope with overwhelming emotions and the longing for connection amidst the depths of despair.