Harem of Scorpions
Cancer Bats Lyrics
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We'll chase our future down the barrel of a gun
To what end?
Haunted - by the siren song of the concrete
Never ending travel
One mile at a time is our lives
No more dead time
Look outside, look outside, dream me away
No more dead time
Cast aside, cast aside, throw me away
Slaughtered - countless hours in a lifetime
We'll mourn these minutes left in unmarked graves, respect paid
Charging - through the forest of steel trees and asphalt
No rest for the wicked, no breaks in the chain
Let's ride
No more dead time
Look outside, look outside, dream me away
No more dead time
Cast aside, cast aside, throw me away
The greatest thing you've ever done, is made yourself truly happy
Not doing it for anyone
It's your life to live as you choose
The greatest thing you've ever done
And the greatest thing you've ever done
Lived your life and never felt regret
Lived your life, not quitting yet
Without a set of goals, where no agenda lies
Just a followed heart and don't apologize
It's the greatest thing when you realize
Haunted - at the thought of another day wasted
When love is never lost, no matter at what cost
Get free
Starving - like a pack of wolves
We'll live our lives screaming
No more dead time
In the Cancer Bats' song "Harem of Scorpions," the lyrics describe the band's desire to live life to the fullest and never waste a minute of it. They use vivid imagery to portray their hunger for success and the struggles they face in pursuing their dreams. The opening lyrics "Starving-like a pack of wolves in the city, we'll chase our future down the barrel of a gun" emphasizes the band's determination to succeed no matter what.
The phrase "Haunted by the siren song of the concrete" speaks to the idea that the allure of city life can be addicting, and the constant hustle and bustle can be difficult to escape from. The line "Never-ending travel, one mile at a time our life" is a nod to the idea that life is a continuous journey, and every step taken is important for the ultimate goal.
The chorus, "No more dead time, look outside, look outside, dream me away, cast aside, cast aside, throw me away," speaks to the band's desire to leave behind anything that may hold them back from achieving their goals. They encourage listeners to do the same and not waste any time. The bridge "The greatest thing you've ever done is made yourself truly happy, not doing it for anyone, it's your life to live as you choose," speaks about the importance of pursuing happiness above all else, even if it means not pleasing others. The final lyrics "We'll live our lives screaming, no more dead time" again emphasises the band's hunger to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Starving - like a pack of wolves in the city
We are desperately hungry for a better life, and we'll go after it relentlessly, like wolves hunting prey in the city.
We'll chase our future down the barrel of a gun
We are willing to take risks and face danger head-on to reach our goals.
To what end?
We question what the ultimate outcome of our pursuit will be.
Haunted - by the siren song of the concrete
The lure of city life and its promises is haunting us, and we're constantly being drawn towards it.
Never ending travel
Our journey towards a better life seems like a never-ending road trip.
One mile at a time is our lives
We're taking it one step at a time, knowing that every little bit counts and adds up towards achieving our goals.
No more dead time
We refuse to waste any more time on things that don't contribute to our progress.
Look outside, look outside, dream me away
We're looking out for inspiration and motivation to fuel our dreams and aspirations.
Cast aside, cast aside, throw me away
We're letting go of anything that's been holding us back or hindering our progress.
Slaughtered - countless hours in a lifetime
We feel like we've wasted so much time in our lives, and it's been a slaughter of precious moments.
We'll mourn these minutes left in unmarked graves, respect paid
We'll honor and pay our respects to the time that's passed, even if it's been lost and unproductive.
Charging - through the forest of steel trees and asphalt
We're pushing through the obstacles and challenges of city life, like charging through a dense forest.
No rest for the wicked, no breaks in the chain
We have to keep pushing ourselves, with no time to rest or take a break in our pursuit of our goals.
Let's ride
We're ready to take on whatever challenges come our way and keep moving forward.
The greatest thing you've ever done, is made yourself truly happy
The ultimate achievement is to find true happiness within yourself, regardless of external circumstances.
Not doing it for anyone
We're not living our lives to please others, but for our own fulfillment and satisfaction.
It's your life to live as you choose
We have the power to make our own choices and shape our own lives, according to our own desires and aspirations.
Lived your life and never felt regret
The best way to live is to pursue your dreams and aspirations, without any regrets or doubts.
Lived your life, not quitting yet
We're still pushing forward, not letting any setbacks or obstacles stop us from achieving our goals.
Without a set of goals, where no agenda lies
We don't have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives - we're simply pursuing our goals and aspirations with clarity and purpose.
Just a followed heart and don't apologize
We're following our hearts and passions, without feeling the need to apologize or justify our choices to anyone.
It's the greatest thing when you realize
The realization that you're living your life on your own terms, pursuing your dreams with passion and purpose, is the ultimate accomplishment.
Haunted - at the thought of another day wasted
We're haunted by the fear of wasting any more time, and not making the most of every moment and opportunity.
When love is never lost, no matter at what cost
We believe that love is an enduring force that can withstand any challenges or sacrifices we have to make in pursuing our dreams.
Get free
We're breaking free from any limitations or constraints, and pursuing our dreams with freedom and passion.
We'll live our lives screaming
We're living our lives with passion, intensity, and a fierce drive to achieve our dreams.
No more dead time
We refuse to waste any more time on things that don't contribute to our progress.
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.