Submersible
Passafire Lyrics
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Fight down those that bet on the race
Some paid to keep the pace
While the element of peace is soon erased
I think I want to storm the gates
when I sit back and watch a dollar bill inflate
Instead of less, I've got more to hate,
but I keep on trucking with the motorcade
I aint nobody's fool
But I don't like playing by the rules
Can you dig it?
We all swim in a pool of emotion
And we're all going to sink down in it
When you drown, don't look down
All you can see is the darkness
You don't make a sound cause there's no one around
To hear the beat of your heart skip
Never pretend to be something you're not
Talk that shit and you'll end up shot
Don't care about the money you've got
Soon this globe's gonna get real hot
Don't know how to make a change
but I'm not the first one to feel this way
I really want to try to sway
The population to a better way
I aint nobody's clown
With a smile painted on my face I can't frown (check it)
I hat waiting around for the brand new
So I'm gonna have to invent it
When the volcano erupts don't look up
All you can see is the ashes
So fill up my cup cause I want to be drunk
when they confiscate the federal stashes
When the volcano erupts don't look up
All you can see is the ashes
So fill up my cup cause I want to be drunk
when they confiscate the federal stashes
(Instrumental Bridge)
I aint nobody's tool
Sometimes I'm used to cut a slice of the pie
We all want to be cool
We're all out to get it what we want we can't decide
Passafire's song "Submersible" is a contemplation of societal issues and the struggle to make change. The lyrics discuss the corruption of money and how it keeps people from living peacefully. The first verse describes the frustration of not being able to change the world for the better, and the feeling that people are being manipulated and forced to constantly strive for more. Despite this, the singer persists and continues to "keep on trucking with the motorcade", even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
The chorus talks about the inevitability of human emotions and the fear that comes with facing them. The darkness that surrounds the singer when they "drown" refers to the negative emotions and experiences that they are trying to confront. The singer also emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not pretending to be something one is not. They believe that authenticity is important, and that "talking that shit" will ultimately result in negative consequences.
In the second verse, the singer expresses the hope that they can make a positive difference in the world, even if they don't know how to do it yet. They want to inspire others to live a better way of life, but they also recognize that change is difficult and that they are not alone in their struggle. The chorus reiterates the theme of facing one's emotions and fears, even in the face of disaster.
Passafire's song "Submersible" touches on many important themes, including the negative influence of money on society, the importance of authenticity, and the struggle to make positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up today with red on your face
Starting the day angry for some reason
Fight down those that bet on the race
Opposing those who are too competitive
Some paid to keep the pace
Some people benefit from keeping the status quo
While the element of peace is soon erased
The peaceful situation is not lasting
I think I want to storm the gates
Feeling the urge to revolt
when I sit back and watch a dollar bill inflate
Seeing people get rich for no reason
Instead of less, I've got more to hate,
Feeling more than one reason to be unhappy
but I keep on trucking with the motorcade
Trying to keep going despite the negative feelings
I aint nobody's fool
Not willing to be taken for granted
But I don't like playing by the rules
Disliking the standard way of doing things
Can you dig it?
Do you understand?
We all swim in a pool of emotion
Living in a sea of feelings
And we're all going to sink down in it
No matter what happens, we will be affected by emotions
When you drown, don't look down
In bad situations, stay confident
All you can see is the darkness
Nothing good to expect
You don't make a sound cause there's no one around
You cannot expect help
To hear the beat of your heart skip
You will experience fear and shock
Never pretend to be something you're not
Stay authentic
Talk that shit and you'll end up shot
Don't be too honest, it could be dangerous
Don't care about the money you've got
Not valuing wealth
Soon this globe's gonna get real hot
Global warming is happening
Don't know how to make a change
Unsure how to improve things
but I'm not the first one to feel this way
People have felt this before
I really want to try to sway
Wanting to encourage others to make a positive change
The population to a better way
Encouraging everyone to do better
I aint nobody's clown
Taking oneself seriously
With a smile painted on my face I can't frown (check it)
Trying to be positive despite difficulty
I hat waiting around for the brand new
Disliking waiting for new things to happen
So I'm gonna have to invent it
Having to create change oneself
When the volcano erupts don't look up
When bad things happen, do not panic
All you can see is the ashes
Only seeing destruction
So fill up my cup cause I want to be drunk
Trying to find an escape
when they confiscate the federal stashes
When the government takes things away
(Instrumental Bridge)
Musical interlude
I aint nobody's tool
Not wanting to be used by others
Sometimes I'm used to cut a slice of the pie
Being used to get a share of something
We all want to be cool
Everyone wants to fit in
We're all out to get it what we want we can't decide
Wanting what we want, but not sure what we want
Contributed by Colton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fernandaquintao
Get up today with red on your face
Fight down those that bet on the race
Some paid to keep the pace
While the element of peace is soon erased
I think I want to storm the gates when I sit back and watch a dollar bill inflate
Instead of less, I've got more to hate, but I keep on trucking with the motorcade
I aint nobody's fool
But I don't like playing by the rules can you dig it?
We all swim in a pool of emotion And we're all going to sink down in it
When you drown, don't look down
All you can see is the darkness
you don't make a sound cause there's no one around
To hear the beat of your heart skip
Never pretend to be something you're not
Talk that shit and you'll end up shot
Don't care about the money you've got
Soon this globe's gonna get real hot
Don't know how to make a change but I'm not the first one to feel this way
I really want to try to sway
The population to a better way
I aint nobody's clown
With a smile painted on my face I can't frown (check it)
I hat waiting around for the brand new
So I'm gonna have to invent it
when the volcano erupts don't look up
All you can see is the ashes
So fill up my cup cause I want to be drunk when they confiscate the federal stashes
When the volcano erupts don't look up
All you can see is the ashes
So fill up my cup cause I want to be drunk when they confiscate the federal stashes
(Instrumental Bridge) I aint nobody's tool
Sometimes I'm used to cut a slice of the pie
We all want to be cool
We're all out to get it what we want we can't decide
@ruesinkj
Ted bought me a beer and a tequila shot on my birthday in EL Paso. I'll never forget it, I saw Passafire and Bumpin Uglies for the first time when I was there for work.
@bmoneyrancidfan91
Tricky falls?
@ruesinkj
@@bmoneyrancidfan91 yes sir! I had never heard of either band at the time. I went solo as a gamble and both bands gained me as a lifelong fan.
@bmoneyrancidfan91
@@ruesinkj thats was a fire ass show ,played all my favorites songs,cool they kickes it with the fans before and after the show.
@surfbumSHAWN
Sugarshack has given some of my favorite bands an outlet to play their songs in a more down to the roots kinda way. Love the musicians, love the Sugarshack
@stonerplus1
WOW!!
@social.media.command
Thank you for the video.
@AresIncognito
I can never listen to the studio version ever again... this is just too good!
@bromstar
agreed! xx
@29thmarines
Passafire has been my favorite band for 13 years, stoked to see them get more love. Amazing albums and even better live, they have consistently evolved and adapted, can't recommend them enough.