The Rapture
52 Minutes Lyrics
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Rip out your eyes, the judgement awaits you (I gave my life)
Life, is this what we've come to? (I never do)
Do what I say, or I will destroy you (I fell behind)
Caught beneath the surface in a selfish state of mind
Blocking out these visions
Strangled by confusion, and eating me alive
I lost my way when the shadows ripped apart the day
And we dig our graves (rip apart the life he gave you)
This choice was made to defend the weak and lead the way
But not to
Scratching at the surface and tearing out my eyes
Revealing all my insides.
I'm weighing out my problems and hoping for a change,
I'm giving what I took away.
The lyrics of 52 Minutes' song "The Rapture" describe themes of judgment, self-destruction, and redemption. The opening lines urge listeners to "rise" and do what they are "called to," even if the inevitable "judgment" awaits them. This is followed by a series of contradictory statements that reflect the singer's inner turmoil, including "life, is this what we've come to?" and "do what I say or I will destroy you." The singer feels "caught beneath the surface" in a "selfish state of mind," but hopes to reveal their secrets and "weigh out [their] problems" in order to change for the better.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of struggle and conflict between the singer's desires and their desire to do the right thing. The chorus contains the line "I lost my way when the shadows ripped apart the day," suggesting that the singer has been through some kind of traumatic experience that has caused them to question their own existence. However, they have also made a choice "to defend the weak and lead the way," even if they don't always feel confident in their ability to do so.
Overall, "The Rapture" is a powerful exploration of the tension between personal desire and moral obligation, and the struggle to find redemption even in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise, do what your called to (Tear out your eyes)
Embrace your destiny and do what is necessary to fulfill it, even if it involves sacrificing something as valuable as your own vision
Rip out your eyes, the judgement awaits you (I gave my life)
The consequences of our actions will eventually catch up to us, even if we believe we have made the ultimate sacrifice to avoid them
Life, is this what we've come to? (I never do)
Is this the best we can hope for in life? A constant struggle between doing what we're told and pursuing our own desires?
Do what I say, or I will destroy you (I fell behind)
The pressure to conform can sometimes feel so strong that it seems like there is no other choice, even if it means compromising our morals or beliefs
Caught beneath the surface in a selfish state of mind
Trapped in our own self-absorption, unable to see beyond our own needs and desires
Blocking out these visions
Ignoring or dismissing the signs and warnings that something is not right
Strangled by confusion, and eating me alive
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by our own uncertainty and lack of direction
Sucking out my secrets, reveal it all.
The pressure to conform can lead us to reveal the parts of ourselves that we'd rather keep hidden, exposing our vulnerability and weaknesses
I lost my way when the shadows ripped apart the day
When things fell apart or took a turn for the worse, I became lost and uncertain of what to do next
And we dig our graves (rip apart the life he gave you)
Our actions and choices can have lasting consequences that may lead to our downfall, destroying the lives we have built for ourselves
This choice was made to defend the weak and lead the way
There are times when we must make difficult choices, sacrificing our own desires and comforts to protect those who are vulnerable and in need of our help
But not to
This choice was not made for personal gain or glory, but out of a sense of duty or moral obligation
Scratching at the surface and tearing out my eyes
Desperately trying to uncover the truth and find a way forward, even if it means sacrificing something as valuable as our own vision
Revealing all my insides.
Exposing the vulnerable and fragile parts of our personalities, revealing our true selves to the world
I'm weighing out my problems and hoping for a change,
Taking stock of our challenges and difficulties, but not losing hope that things can get better
I'm giving what I took away.
Trying to make amends for our past mistakes and misdeeds through acts of kindness and generosity towards others
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Toe to toe
Dancing very close
Barely breathing
Almost comatose
Wall to wall
People hypnotized
And they're stepping lightly
Hang each night in rapture
Back to back
Sacroiliac
Spineless movement
And a wild attack
Face to face
Sightless solitude
And it's finger popping
Twenty-four hour shopping in rapture
Fab Five Freddy told me everybody's fly
DJ spinnin' I said, "My my"
Flash is fast, Flash is cool
François c'est pas, Flash ain't no dude
And you don't stop, sure shot
Go out to the parking lot
And you get in your car and drive real far
And you drive all night and then you see a light
And it comes right down and it lands on the ground
And out comes a man from Mars
And you try to run but he's got a gun
And he shoots you dead and he eats your head
And then you're in the man from Mars
You go out at night eatin' cars
You eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too
Mercurys and Subaru
And you don't stop, you keep on eatin' cars
Then, when there's no more cars you go out at night
And eat up bars where the people meet
Face to face, dance cheek to cheek
One to one, man to man
Dance toe to toe, don't move too slow
'Cause the man from Mars is through with cars
He's eatin' bars, yeah wall to wall
Door to door, hall to hall
He's gonna eat 'em all
Rapture, be pure
Take a tour through the sewer
Don't strain your brain, paint a train
You'll be singin' in the rain
Said don't stop to punk rock
Well now you see what you wanna be
Just have your party on TV
'Cause the man from Mars won't eat up bars where the TV's on
Now he's gone back up to space
Where he won't have a hassle with the human race
And you hip-hop, and you don't stop
Just blast off, sure shot
'Cause the man from Mars stopped eatin' cars and eatin' bars
And now he only eats guitars, get up
@yusei151
Crying right now.... RIP Soldier Boy.... He was a true American hero.
@bloom74800
I'm here because of him ;)
@jamesrodrigo6121
American hero what 😭😭😭
@nectarwhxre
they're all arriving here too 😭😭 gg i bet this shit's blowing up bc of the episode lmaoo
@jamesrodrigo6121
@@nectarwhxre why do people think he was a nice superhero 😭
@jazminareco9598
@@jamesrodrigo6121 why? (Just curious)
@hotbluey9583
Wow I never knew blondie made a cover of the hit Soldier Boy song
@georgeash4008
I think Soldier Boy and Debbie Harry dated briefly. I once saw them in Studio 54 with Andy Warhol.
@qwimjekral3646
Soldier boy is the real hero
@napoleonsolo5929
@@georgeash4008 I was there, so much cocaine...