Black Holes
The Blue Stones Lyrics
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I drown my wounds and i ain't dying
I'm out of money, I'm out of time
I fly low like a broken arrow
Time slows and my vision narrows
I'm out of money, I'm out of time
Sing your hearts out, sing it loud
Make me happy, make me proud
Black holes, solid ground
Black holes, solid ground
A thousand voices set 'em free
Because this silence is killing me
I'm still alive beneath the rubble
A wretched soul in a sea of trouble
I'm all alone
I'm all alone
Start the fire, set it out
Good intentions are wearing out
All alone
I'm all alone, yeah
Sing your hearts out, sing it loud
Make me happy, make me proud
Black holes, solid ground
Black holes, solid ground
A thousand voices set 'em free
Because this silence is killing me
Woah-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh, oh
I'm fighting the fever again
Woah-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh
Woah-oh
Woah-oh
I'm fighting the fever
Woah-oh
Woah-oh
Woah-oh
Sing your hearts out, sing it loud
Make me happy, make me proud
Black holes, solid ground
Black holes, solid ground
A thousand voices set 'em free
Because this silence is killing me
Woah
The lyrics of The Blue Stones's song Black Holes convey a sense of desperation and isolation, as the singer describes being broken, out of money and time, and feeling like a "broken arrow" flying low. They feel alone, but are asking for help - they want people to sing, to set their voices free, because the silence is killing them. Despite the difficulties they face, the singer is determined to fight and stay alive, even if they feel like they are in a sea of trouble. The repetition of "woah-oh" at the end of the song emphasizes this urgency and the need for something to change.
The use of metaphors and vivid imagery in the lyrics contributes to the emotional impact of the song. The idea of black holes as both destructive forces and as a source of solid ground suggests a complicated relationship between pain and stability. The imagery of being "beneath the rubble" and "in a sea of trouble" emphasizes the sense of being trapped or overwhelmed. The repeated phrase "I'm all alone" is especially poignant, as it seems to contradict the idea of a thousand voices coming together to set the singer free.
Overall, the lyrics of Black Holes convey a sense of internal struggle and a need for connection and release. The singer is reaching out, looking for something to hold onto and something to believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken down so I walk the line
I feel defeated and hopeless but I am still trying to persist in my goals despite my predicament
I drown my wounds and I ain't dying
I may be suffering but I am not giving up or letting my struggles defeat me
I'm out of money, I'm out of time
I am feeling lost and hopeless as I struggle with a lack of resources and time
I fly low like a broken arrow
I feel like I am not functioning at my best and my progress is faltering due to my difficult circumstances
Time slows and my vision narrows
My problems are overwhelming and all-consuming, making it difficult for me to focus on anything else
Sing your hearts out, sing it loud
I am calling out to others to help lift me up and give me strength through their support and encouragement
Make me happy, make me proud
I am hoping to find joy and meaning in life again and to be proud of who I am and what I accomplish
Black holes, solid ground
I am struggling with my own sense of identity and place in the world - feeling like a void surrounded by stability and normality
A thousand voices set 'em free
The support and encouragement of others brings me out of my hopeless and helpless feelings and gives me a sense of liberation and possibility
Because this silence is killing me
Being isolated and alone in my struggles is crippling me and I need the help of others to overcome it
I'm still alive beneath the rubble
Despite my struggles and overwhelming obstacles, I am still fighting and not giving up hope
A wretched soul in a sea of trouble
I feel like I am doomed to suffer and struggle endlessly with no way out or relief in sight
Start the fire, set it out
I need someone to help ignite the passion and enthusiasm within me again and to help me extinguish the negative thoughts and feelings holding me back
Good intentions are wearing out
I am losing my motivation and determination to keep going and am in need of renewed inspiration to keep fighting
All alone, I'm all alone
Despite my efforts to fight and overcome my struggles, I still feel isolated and bleak in my situation
Woah-oh, oh, oh
An expression of the desperation and intensity of my plea for help and support from others
I'm fighting the fever again
I am battling the demons within myself that are trying to hold me back from achieving my goals and living my life to the fullest
Sing your hearts out, sing it loud
My call for help and encouragement is still loud and urgent
Make me happy, make me proud
I am asking for the help of others to bring joy and satisfaction in my life and to help me regain some self-worth and pride
Black holes, solid ground
I am still struggling with feelings of emptiness and instability in my life, but am now also grounded by the support of others
A thousand voices set 'em free
I am still being lifted up and empowered by the kindness and encouragement of those around me
Because this silence is killing me
I still need the help and support of others to fight against the isolation and desperation that is holding me back
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tarek Jaffar, Justin Tessier
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