Elysium
36 Crazyfists Lyrics

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And in the harbor she sleeps
On her anchor waiting direction
Then through the storms we align
Life and search forever after

So we gather our way to
Answer all of our failures
(Failures)

With hope and redemption
Rest inside the flames
Just continue the chase

Through the darkest
Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve
Set your sights to improve

We gather our way to
Answer all of our failures
(Failures)
With hope and redemption
Rest inside the flames
Continue the chase

Through the darkest
Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve
Set your sights to improve

Don't let the lights turn out
This watery grave
Inside every page
Avoiding, avoiding

Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn

Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve

And rest inside the flames
Rest inside the flames

Rest inside the flames
Rest inside the flames

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics from 36 Crazyfists's song Elysium convey a message of hope in the face of adversity. The song speaks about persevering through life's challenges and not giving up even when hope seems lost. The reference to a sleeping ship waiting for direction in the harbor symbolizes the sense of directionless that the singer feels in their life, and the need to navigate through storms to find their way.

The lyrics use fiery imagery to represent the fight for redemption and hope, urging listeners to "rest inside the flames" and "set your sights to improve." The repeated phrase "Don't let the lights turn out" suggests a fear of giving up and sinking into darkness. Ultimately, the song encourages the listener to keep pushing through the darkness and to never forget the strength they possess.

Line by Line Meaning

And in the harbor she sleeps
The ship, the symbol of our quest for direction, is calmly waiting in the harbor, as if in restful sleep.

On her anchor waiting direction
She is guided by the anchor, her destiny, waiting for the right direction towards her ultimate goal.

Then through the storms we align
As we face the hardships and adversity, we align ourselves with the values we hold dear to keep us on the right path towards our destination.

Life and search forever after
Our pursuit for meaning and purpose in life goes on forever.

So we gather our way to
We come together with others who share our goals and vision to

Answer all of our failures
Overcome the setbacks and failures that we encounter on our journey.

(Failures)
Recognizing the obstacles and setbacks we encounter as an ever-present possibility in such a high-stakes quest.

With hope and redemption
Through the power of hope, and our ability to redeem ourselves, we can continue on our path towards our goal.

Rest inside the flames
We must find rest and comfort in the very trials that surround us, choosing to see them as a necessary part of our journey.

Just continue the chase
Press forward, no matter what the obstacles, toward our ultimate destiny.

Through the darkest
Even through the most daunting and hopeless situations,

Across the mouth
Overcoming the obstacles that seemingly block us,

And into this ocean
We forge ahead into unfamiliar, uncharted waters,

We see through skin
Perspective of a higher understanding, beyond the surface level we usually see things at.

To never forget
To always remember the struggles and journey we have taken to get where we are.

When all hope is lost
During the moments where there seems to be no more hope, or any possible direction of escape,

Hearts turn to lock
Our hearts become locked and fiercely determined to continue forward, no matter what the cost.

Set your sights to improve
Rather than succumbing to our fears and doubts, we must set our sights on improving ourselves, and our plight in life.

Don't let the lights turn out
Never give up hope, even in the most dire of situations.

This watery grave
A metaphor likening the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life to a drowning, hopeless situation that one must struggle to escape from.

Inside every page
The solution to our troubles often lies hidden within the experiences of others, a reference to historical texts that could shed light on our own difficulties.

Avoiding, avoiding
Despite the fear and doubt that may cripple us, we must power through, avoiding the temptation to give up or give in.

Don't let the lights turn
The warning to keep pushing forward, even when all hope appears to be slipping away.

And rest inside the flames
We can find comfort and solace even within the trials and difficulties we encounter, if we have the proper perspective and mindset.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVEN MATTHEW HOLT, BROCK NICHOLAS LINDOW, THOMAS DANIEL NOONAN

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