Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk-rock
Song Meaning of “Solitaire” by Krill
Solitaire is a song written by Krill about struggling with loneliness. It speaks to the idea that its hard to stay content and in the moment when you’re feeling lonely. The narrator is trying desperately to distract himself with “dime store tricks” to fill the void, but ultimately it feels like the loneliness is there to stay. The imagery of playing solitaire, shuffling the cards, is a metaphor for the helpless passing of time and the cycle of loneliness that the narrator is stuck in. The bridge of the song speaks to the narrator’s feelings of trying to find solace or escape in something, but ultimately being unable to.
The lyrics speak to a deep sense of emptiness and longing, but there’s also a sense of hope in the song’s chorus. “I will find another way,” is a reminder that no matter how tough it gets, there is still an element of resilience within us. Life’s challenges can be incredibly isolating, but if we can think of these moments as opportunities to learn and grow, even in loneliness we can find light.