Lines

The Hics' song 'Lines' delves into the intricate and often painful dynamics of love and loss. The opening lines, 'Time to kill the lights / Erase the line / To distance your soul from mine,' suggest a need to create emotional distance, perhaps after a relationship has ended. The metaphor of 'killing the lights' implies a desire to end the emotional visibility and clarity that once existed between the two souls. This sets the tone for a journey of introspection and searching for one's own soul, separate from the influence of the other person.

The recurring theme of 'love, love, love, loss' captures the cyclical nature of romantic relationships, where love and loss are intertwined. The repetition of 'Found love, too proud' hints at the pride that can come with finding love, but also the potential downfall that pride can bring. The lyrics 'Blue for beauty / To the depth to the room / Masking my intentions / With these false pretenses' suggest a facade or a mask that hides true feelings, adding another layer of complexity to the relationship. The color blue often symbolizes sadness or melancholy, which aligns with the overall tone of the song.

The song also touches on the concept of illusion in love, as seen in the lines 'Dull controls your mind / Dull in your life / Deliver me your illusion.' This could imply that the relationship was built on illusions or false perceptions, leading to a dulling of the mind and life. The repeated phrase 'But because I know / What isn't real / My love for you' suggests a realization of the illusions and a coming to terms with what is real and what is not. The haunting 'Oh, oh, oh' at the end of the song leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved emotion, reflecting the lingering impact of love and loss.