New Hunger
Black Light Burns Lyrics
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There's vanity in the holes from which we bled
Your armies have come and gone, silence on the battle ground
This insurgence was just enough to see them drown
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim...
Take me to your mountain; tear down the waterfall
It's calming me; listen, you can hear it call
So put a coin inside your mouth, and wade out to your knees
You crumble down and give yourself to the sea
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim...
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim...
You wanna swim...
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
The lyrics to Black Light Burns's song "New Hunger" seem to be referring to a sense of urgency and a call to action. The opening lines urge someone to get up out of bed and stop being lazy, while also hinting at past wounds and battles. The chorus repeats the phrase "you wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water," which could be interpreted as a challenge or invitation to join in on something important, but only if the person is willing to take action and actually get involved.
The second verse begins with the idea of going to a mountain and tearing down a waterfall. This could be seen as a metaphor for breaking down barriers or obstacles that are preventing someone from fully experiencing life or taking part in something important. The line "put a coin inside your mouth" is a reference to the ancient Greek practice of placing a coin in the mouth of the deceased to pay Charon, the ferryman who transports souls across the River Styx. This suggests a theme of death and rebirth, or perhaps facing fears and taking risks in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding on your lazy arms, get up out of bed
Don't be lazy, get up and take action.
There's vanity in the holes from which we bled
Our wounds represent our ego and pride.
Your armies have come and gone, silence on the battle ground
There's peace after conflict.
This insurgence was just enough to see them drown
The rebellion was successful in defeating their enemies.
Take me to your mountain; tear down the waterfall
Lead me to your inner sanctuary and let's break down any barriers that prevent us from accessing it.
It's calming me; listen, you can hear it call
The tranquil atmosphere of the mountain has a soothing effect on us.
So put a coin inside your mouth, and wade out to your knees
Take a risk and dive into the unknown.
You crumble down and give yourself to the sea
Surrender to the unknown and trust the journey.
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
If you want to join us, you have to be willing to take risks and face your fears.
You wanna swim...
Repeated emphasis on the importance of taking action.
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
Reiterating the idea that you have to take risks in order to succeed.
You wanna swim...
Continued emphasis on the importance of taking action.
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
You have to be willing to take action and embrace the unknown if you want to be a part of our journey.
You wanna swim...
More emphasis on the idea that action is necessary for success.
You wanna swim with us, you've gotta get to the water
Repeatedly emphasizing the importance of taking risks.
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