the second track off mount eerie "ii. solar system" by the microphones is an exploration of isolation, and a desire for love and connection. the song dives into themes of personal change, likewise the search of one's meaning , and surrendering to external forces of nature. in the inaudible opening lines, phil describes himself as a "ball of fire," representing his inner passion // spirit. he expresses a sense of lacking and a yearning for something they can't perceive.

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