This is an official lyric video for "House" by Charli xcx featuring John Cale. The song's lyrics describe a sense of entrapment and existential reflection. The speaker feels like a "prisoner" (0:46) living for "eternity" (0:50) in a place they initially hoped would be "perfect" (1:02). There's a recurring thought of dying in "this house" (1:58-2:13), symbolizing a confined and perhaps suffocating existence. The video concludes with the line "In every room I hear silence" (3:06), emphasizing a feeling of isolation.
The video, through its lyrics, explores several themes:
Entrapment and Confinement: The speaker repeatedly states, "I'm a prisoner" (0:46) and the haunting refrain "I think I'm going to die in this house" (1:58-2:13) strongly suggests a feeling of being trapped.
Existential Reflection and Despair: The lyrics delve into questions about reality and purpose, such as "What is this place?" (0:55), "Am I living in another world?" (1:33), and "Another world I created for what?" (1:37). This indicates a deep, often despairing, introspection.
Failed Expectations and Disillusionment: There's a clear sense of disappointment as the speaker yearned for "perfect" (1:02) but found themselves in a difficult circumstance. The repeated wish for it to "be perfect" (1:12-1:20) highlights this unfulfilled hope.
Isolation and Silence: The final line, "In every room I hear silence" (3:06), emphasizes a profound sense of loneliness and isolation within the confined space.
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