Still Life

Sitcom's song 'Still Life' delves into the existential quest for meaning and self-understanding. The lyrics are a contemplative exploration of the present moment, emphasizing that certain truths and realizations can only be found in the 'now.' The repetition of the phrase 'It can only be found now' underscores the urgency and exclusivity of the present as the only time to grasp these insights. This theme is further explored through the metaphor of a 'still life,' a term that traditionally refers to a genre of art depicting inanimate objects but here suggests a state of being frozen in time, contemplating one's existence.

The song's imagery of staring at a gravesite until becoming a 'grave sight' evokes a sense of mortality and the inevitable end that awaits everyone. This contemplation of death leads to questions about what it means to truly live. The lyrics 'As if I knew what I knew / But I don't so I do what I do' reflect a sense of uncertainty and the human tendency to go through life without fully understanding it. The notion that 'knowing' cannot save anyone from anything suggests a philosophical stance that knowledge alone is insufficient for salvation or fulfillment.

The recurring idea of walking into the landscape and not coming back symbolizes a journey into the unknown, a departure from the familiar in search of deeper truths. The lines 'I'll walk into the distance / Till I become the distance' further this metaphor, indicating a desire to merge with the vastness of existence, to become one with the universe. The song concludes with a return to self-acceptance, as the narrator wakes up as 'still Jacob,' embracing 'still life and self-love.' This ending suggests that while the search for meaning is ongoing, there is also value in accepting and loving oneself as one is.