Look To Windward Lyrics – Sleep Token

Look To Windward Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The speaker feels like they are falling apart, as if their very essence is breaking down. They are losing a prolonged struggle, and as they fade away, they desperately seek someone to stop the darkness from consuming them. The repeated plea “Will you halt this eclipse in me?” suggests a longing for help before it’s too late, as they feel their inner light is being overtaken.

[Verse 2]
The speaker describes a sense of time moving unbearably slow, feeling trapped in a dark, never-ending space. Their situation feels so dire, it’s like they’re drifting towards death. The repeated cry for someone to stop the “eclipse” inside them shows their sense of powerlessness and yearning for release from this overwhelming emotional or mental state.

[Verse 3]
Waking up in a bleak, unfamiliar place, the speaker finds themselves physically and emotionally broken. Their body is suffering, and everything around them feels eerily the same, as though they’re stuck in a cycle. The repeated plea to stop the internal eclipse reveals their confusion and desire for someone to end the spiral of despair they’re caught in.

[Verse 4]
The speaker feels heavy and worn down, almost numb to the world around them. They’re torn between wanting silence and the chaos of their emotions. They’re full of anger and frustration, not afraid to express violence or defiance. The reference to losing the “little angels” shows they’ve lost their sense of guidance or comfort. They’re now willing to take drastic actions, reflecting their deep inner turmoil and aggression.

[Verse 5]
The speaker is questioning their purpose and existence, unsure if they’re moving toward something divine or if they’re just stumbling through life aimlessly. They live by intense extremes, suggesting they either act with moral clarity or recklessness. Their view of life is harsh, and they’ll destroy everything if it means getting something in return, even if that means total destruction.

[Verse 6]
The speaker feels like an enigma, both powerful and lost. They describe themselves as a force of destruction and transformation, disconnected from their origins and even from themselves. They’re drowning in a paradoxical mixture of pain and pleasure, unable to reconcile the two. This loss of self-awareness intensifies their internal chaos, as they are caught in an abyss of their own making.

[Bridge]
The speaker reflects on how they’ve changed, feeling disconnected from their past self. There’s a sense of longing for who they used to be, but also a recognition that they can’t escape their current state. The other person seems to wish for the speaker’s healing, but the speaker feels lost and unable to heal themselves.

[Outro]
The repeated cry to “halt this eclipse” reflects the speaker’s continued desperation. They are trapped in a cycle of inner turmoil, hoping someone will intervene and stop the darkness inside them from taking over. The repetition shows the deep, overwhelming need for help, as they feel consumed by their internal struggle, trapped within themselves.