Untitled 2
Puma Blue
The Unspoken Depths of Love and Pain in 'Untitled 2'
Puma Blue's 'Untitled 2' delves into the complexities of unexpressed love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The song opens with the artist describing himself as a 'slave to not express this love,' indicating a profound internal struggle. The metaphor of catching a dove that he can't release until he feels complete suggests a love that is both precious and burdensome. This love is something he holds onto tightly, yet it also causes him pain and a sense of incompleteness.
The imagery of a 'crimson stain upon my bluest pool' introduces a sense of conflict and contamination within his emotional state. The 'bluest pool' could symbolize his deep, serene emotions, which are now tainted by the 'crimson stain' of unfulfilled love. The arrival of the 'fool' and the breaking of 'delicate' on his shore further emphasize the fragility and vulnerability of his emotional landscape. Despite his efforts to ignore these feelings, they persist and haunt him.
The song also explores themes of protection and sacrifice. The artist expresses a willingness to 'clean every cut' and 'crush the death that craves her taste,' portraying a fierce desire to protect his love from harm. However, this protective instinct is juxtaposed with a sense of futility, as he acknowledges the 'vultures in dark robes of lace' that symbolize inevitable threats. The line 'I'll mess you up, I'll fuck you up, but with one touch stop pain abrupt' captures the duality of his emotions—both destructive and healing. The pale white light reflecting in her eyes suggests a glimmer of hope or purity amidst the chaos.
The final verses highlight the passage of time and the lingering impact of unspoken words. The 'string of wasted time' dangling from his mouth signifies missed opportunities and regrets. Her lips curling around but not touching his, except in his mind, underscores the unfulfilled nature of their connection. The 'sins that guard doors and give birth to more' suggest a cycle of guilt and emotional barriers that prevent true intimacy. The artist is left replaying her words, trapped in a loop of longing and unresolved feelings.