Sixteen
｡Forward Russia! Lyrics
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Hold inside this silence, the odds are never fair
And for all I've tried
The names were stacked against it, amnesia never can
Well, for the meantime, I'll hose it down
And though it needs it, you'll still remain
An electric slave, an invisible name
And electric stairs, and this arctic haze
Will never prepare, will never prepare
For slow arms, enervated nerves
And a cross-stitched face that spits your one true name
Maybe I'm scared and I'll slight your enemies
Smite your enemies down
But this one track mind will only find
Can only find and Sepiata knew
That maybe I'm scared
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
And as quick as lightning
The ancient flesh was reconstructed
Cigarette burns and all, angina calls
And the fearless pressure, and the threat of litigation
Reconstructed, cigarette burns and all, a lucky all
In the meanwhile watch your keystone falling
Cigarette burns and all, a lucky all
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Slice your camel back and know in the meantime
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Slice your camel back and know in the meantime
One, two, three, four
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Give me a wall, bury that wall and lose control
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Trying to find a wall to look at you all
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Trying to find a wall to look at you all
One, two, three, four
One, two, three, four
The song "Sixteen" by ｡Forward Russia! is a complex and abstract piece that makes use of disjointed and fragmented lyrics that act as a stream of consciousness. The song seems to revolve around the idea of trying to find meaning and identity within a confusing and oppressive world. The opening lines, "I can't read sin for what it's like, hold inside this silence, the odds are never fair," suggest a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of the unknown.
The singer in the song tries to make sense of their surroundings but finds that the "names were stacked against it," indicating that there may be some external forces at play that prevent them from understanding their environment. The repetition of the phrase "an electric slave, an invisible name" suggests a sense of alienation and detachment from society, as if the singer feels trapped or powerless within the world they inhabit.
The song takes a surreal turn in the middle section and becomes more abstract, with images of "electric stairs" and an "arctic haze" that "will never prepare" for what is to come. The repeated counting from one to ten creates a sense of unease and tension, as if the singer is trying to impose some kind of order or structure on a chaotic world.
The final section of the song references "cigarette burns" and "angina calls," suggesting a sense of physical pain or discomfort. The repeated line "lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet" may be a metaphor for enjoying life while also being aware of its fleeting nature. The song ends with the singer searching for a wall to look at, as if they are trying to ground themselves in something tangible and real.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't read sin for what it's like
I cannot understand the true nature of wickedness
Hold inside this silence, the odds are never fair
Despite keeping quiet about it, success is unlikely
And for all I've tried
Despite my best efforts
The names were stacked against it, amnesia never can
The odds were not in my favor and forgetting won't change that
Well, for the meantime, I'll hose it down
I'll try to forget about it for now
And though it needs it, you'll still remain
Despite requiring assistance, you will persist
An electric slave, an invisible name
You are controlled by technology and unnoticed by others
Eludes this search, navigates these struts
Cannot be found and maneuvers skillfully
And electric stairs, and this arctic haze
Metaphors for a cold and unfeeling world
Will never prepare, will never prepare
Will not be ready for what is to come
For slow arms, enervated nerves
Weak and exhausted limbs
And a cross-stitched face that spits your one true name
Even your own appearance seems to mock your identity
Maybe I'm scared and I'll slight your enemies
I might be frightened and attack those who oppose you
Smite your enemies down
Defeat your foes with force
But this one track mind will only find
My focus is limited and narrow
Can only find and Sepiata knew
My search has a particular, known target
That maybe I'm scared
Perhaps my fear is the root of my limitations
One, two, three, four, five
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Counting numbers in a simple sequence
And as quick as lightning
The ancient flesh was reconstructed
Cigarette burns and all, angina calls
A sudden and rapid reawakening occurs, complete with physical ailments
And the fearless pressure, and the threat of litigation
Reconstructed, cigarette burns and all, a lucky all
Despite potential difficulties and legal troubles, the resurgence is considered fortunate
In the meanwhile watch your keystone falling
Cigarette burns and all, a lucky all
Nevertheless, stay vigilant as more potential issues arise
Lease your car but don't avoid the celebration comet
Slice your camel back and know in the meantime
Engage in festivities but remain prepared for challenges
Give me a wall, bury that wall and lose control
Trying to find a wall to look at you all
Seeking a boundary to hide behind and relinquishing power to others
One, two, three, four
Simple counting sequence
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATHRYN ROSE NICHOLLS, ROBERT FRANCIS CANNING, SAMUEL NICHOLLS, THOMAS DOMINIC WOODHEAD
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