Tongue
Soilwork Lyrics
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I've been a success
Those smiles
Were a gift from the blessed
So tell me
Where do I go from here
I've been brought up
With an aimless tear
On bloodstained fields
Of broken dreams
I've lost all
In the upward stream
This time I gotta set free
What lurks deep inside of me
Watch the power leave your
Chapped palms
It all comes together
Through influential tongues
The hated will see the light of day
And here come the sane
They're aching
Once they were sacred
Search for forgiveness
Forgetting their weakness
I do belong
You're a dent in my strive for
Not feeling contempt
Towards the goals
We were raised to achieve
All of my pride was spent
On making myself so numb
Not getting stuck
Under your thumb
Our poor judgement
Will forever be denied
Watch the power leave your
Chapped palms
It all comes together
Through influential tongues
We're latching onto a new phase
That will rob us of our glorious days
The hated see the light of day
And here comes the sane
They're aching
Once they were sacred
Search for forgiveness
Forgetting their weakness
That's why I'm dedicated to
How to cut things through
And I'm not one in a million
I'm just forgetting
That I ever was here
The hated see the light of day
And here comes the sane
They're aching
Once they were sacred
Search for forgiveness
Forgetting their weakness
I do belong
The song "Tongue" by Soilwork is a touching and reflective piece that grapples with the complex themes of success, failure, pride, forgiveness, and belonging. The vocalist reflects on his past experiences of being both a failure and a success, and how those experiences have shaped him. He is grateful for the people who have supported him and the kind words they have given him, but he is also uncertain about what his future holds.
The song's language is full of vivid imagery and metaphor. The phrase "bloodstained fields of broken dreams" paints a picture of a place where ambition and hope have been shattered. The idea of "influential tongues" suggests that words can be powerful tools for better or worse, and the singer seems to be searching for a way to channel that power in a positive way.
The chorus speaks of the "hated" and the "sane," two groups of people who seem to be at odds with one another. The singer feels a sense of belonging to both of these groups, even though they may be in conflict. He longs for forgiveness and the ability to forget his weaknesses, but he also acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past. Overall, the song seems to be a profound meditation on the human condition, and how we struggle to find our place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a failure
I have experienced failure in my life
I've been a success
I have achieved success in my life
Those smiles
The happy moments
Were a gift from the blessed
Were a blessing from above
So tell me
Please help me understand
Where do I go from here
What is the right path for me now?
I've been brought up
I have been raised
With an aimless tear
With a feeling of aimlessness
On bloodstained fields
In environments where there has been pain and suffering
Of broken dreams
Of unfulfilled aspirations
I've lost all
I have lost everything that was important to me
In the upward stream
In my pursuit of success and achievement
This time I gotta set free
This time I need to liberate myself
What lurks deep inside of me
What is hidden deep inside me
Watch the power leave your
Observe the loss of your authority
Chapped palms
Dry and cracked hands, indicative of hard work
It all comes together
Everything falls into place
Through influential tongues
Through the words of powerful and persuasive people
The hated will see the light of day
The despised or rejected will have their moment of redemption
And here come the sane
Those who are reasonable and rational will emerge
They're aching
They are longing and yearning
Once they were sacred
They were once important or revered
Search for forgiveness
Seeking absolution for past wrongs
Forgetting their weakness
Putting their flaws and limitations behind them
I do belong
I have a sense of belonging
You're a dent in my strive for
You have hindered my efforts to
Not feeling contempt
Not feeling hatred or disgust
Towards the goals
Towards the objectives or targets
We were raised to achieve
We were taught to pursue success
All of my pride was spent
I put all my self-esteem into it
On making myself so numb
On becoming desensitized to emotions
Not getting stuck
Not being held back by
Under your thumb
Under your control or influence
Our poor judgement
Our mistakes in decision-making
Will forever be denied
Will always be unacknowledged or ignored
We're latching onto a new phase
We are embracing a new stage
That will rob us of our glorious days
That will take away our time of greatness
That's why I'm dedicated to
That is why I am committed to
How to cut things through
How to take swift action and make things happen
And I'm not one in a million
I am not unique or special
I'm just forgetting
I am simply choosing to ignore or leave behind
That I ever was here
That I existed in this place and time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BJOERN OVE INGEMAR STRID, DAVID ANDERSSON, DIRK VERBEUREN, OLA FLINK, SVEN MORTEN RAGNAR KARLSSON, SYLVAIN EMMANUEL COUDRET
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VHDT10
3:19 one of the many reasons why they will always be one of my favorite bands
Pryo Firework Guy
One of my favorite songs by Soilwork. Amazing band, waaaaaaaaay underrated!
nick jones
3:20 is one of the most emotionally powerful parts in all of modern music to me. I always imagine holding the hand of somebody that I love as they die in a hospital bed. A feeling that very few artists can produce. It's that hopeless moment of knowing that it's all over, and then you turn and ask yourself "This can't really be happening right now, can it?" I never fail to burst out in tears.
VHDT10
It's one of my favorite musical parts ever
Vinny
Chills bro, literally got goosebumps when I read this
Jim Johnson
+hatt meafy haha
Pickle Chungus
gay
TheLethalTomato
I think in 30 years people will still talk about this album in awe. And this is one of the best songs on it. Music doesn't get much better than this for me :)
VHDT10
Seriously
sawzall666
TheLethalTomato definitely my favorite Soilwork album!