Granite

The song 'Granite' by Sleep Token is a poignant exploration of a tumultuous and toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of suffocation and heaviness, as suggested by the line 'Granite in my chest,' which implies an emotional weight that the narrator is carrying. The repeated refusal to 'talk about it' indicates a communication breakdown between the partners, where one party is unwilling or unable to discuss the issues plaguing their relationship.

The song delves into the dynamics of power and control within the relationship. Phrases like 'Fury too damn late' and 'Reason dislocates' suggest that rationality has been lost to anger and confusion. The narrator feels undervalued, as indicated by 'I was more than just a body in your passenger seat,' implying that their worth was not fully recognized by their partner. The partner's contradictory behavior is highlighted in lines like 'You say you want me, but you know I'm not what you need,' pointing to a deep-seated incompatibility and the partner's inability to commit to what is truly needed in the relationship.

The imagery of 'second hand smoke and the glass on the street' paints a picture of a hazardous and destructive environment, possibly symbolic of the relationship itself. The narrator's realization that they were given 'nothing whatsoever but a reason to leave' signifies a moment of clarity and the decision to move away from the toxicity. The song's title, 'Granite,' could be a metaphor for the hard, unyielding nature of the relationship, or the emotional barriers that prevent the couple from reaching a deeper understanding.