The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Approaching Lightspeed" by the artist "Wolfsheim"

In Wolfsheim's song "Approaching Lightspeed," the lyrical hero expresses longing for a loved one and a yearning for freedom, comparing this desire to moving at the speed of light.

The opening lines convey a sense of uncertainty and fragility: "I breathe and I try to think of you. I don't know if I'll manage what I want." The silence mentioned further becomes a symbol of an obstacle to overcome in order to achieve what is desired.

"The prism of cruelty" is a metaphor for life's difficulties, by passing through which the heroes of the song will be able to "find themselves" and understand true freedom. Accelerating to the speed of light symbolizes going beyond the familiar, overcoming fear, and striving for something more.

The recurring lines "We climb higher, we'll run away from everything that surrounds us" emphasize the idea of escaping from routine and limitations. Time slows down, allowing the heroes to enjoy the moment before it "slips away at the speed of light."

In the final verses, the motif of finding one's place in the world appears: "We are here to move on, we move to find our place." The song ends on an optimistic note, affirming that movement and the pursuit of freedom are the natural state of man.