In Hiding

The lyrics describe someone withdrawing from the outside world, shutting doors and blocking out noise. At first, this isolation seems tense and disorienting: the speaker is left alone with visions and a sense that the walls are changing. The mood then shifts. After going deep inward, the speaker surfaces feeling clearer and less overwhelmed. The repeated phrase “I’m in hiding” can suggest retreat, but it does not tell us whether this retreat is comforting or troubling.

Several images express this inner journey. Closing the door and curtains makes the speaker’s withdrawal physical, while “diving” and “surfaced” compare reflection or emotional struggle to going underwater and coming back up. “Swallowing” words, one’s face, and breath suggests holding back speech, anger, and even ordinary expression. The unusual image of swallowing one’s face may mean suppressing the self, though its exact meaning is open.

The song can be read as describing a needed break from pressure: after several days, things seem simpler, and the speaker recognizes that perspective can change with one’s state of mind. But the same hiding could also signal avoidance or loneliness, especially given the disturbing visions and closed-in setting. The lyrics leave that tension unresolved, so the retreat may be both a refuge and a risk.