Structures
Abandon All Ships Lyrics


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Help me, I can't get out,
And I live my life not knowing what it's about,
Just stains of guilt on my mind;
Heaven's what I want to find.
This is now, that was then:
I want to be born again.

(Oh!)

The darkness came,
The light fought through,
Mercy is all
I ask of you.
The darkness came,
The light fought through,
Mercy is all
I ask of you.

Father, Father,
please set me free,
From my misery.
Father, Father,
please set me free,
From my misery.

I will be with you

In the beginning, I used to believe
That you were no saviour, but I was naive.
You were a stranger that I couldn't see.
Now I'm in danger; please set me free.

Resurrected
We've been told

Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
Pray for us, sinners now,
And at the hour of our death,
Save us.

Where would I be,
Without you standing next to me?
I am the lock and you are the key
Release me from my,




Release me from my
Insanity.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Structures" by Abandon All Ships convey the desperation of the singer who feels trapped in his own life and seeks redemption. The line "Help me, I can't get out, and I live my life not knowing what it's about," highlights the singer's confusion and lostness. He feels guilty about something but cannot pinpoint it. He's looking for a way out, a way to be reborn, and heaven is what he's searching for. The repetition of "Father, Father, please set me free, from my misery," shows his desperate appeal for divine intervention. The imagery of darkness and light fighting each other portrays the singer's inner conflict. However, he's willing to let go of his past and surrender to a higher power. The final verse expresses gratitude towards the person who helped him overcome his struggles; he sees himself as a lock, and that person is the key that released him from his insanity.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me, I can't get out,
I am currently trapped and need assistance


And I live my life not knowing what it's about,
I feel lost and unsure of the purpose of my existence


Just stains of guilt on my mind;
I am burdened by feelings of remorse


Heaven's what I want to find.
I am searching for a state of eternal bliss and peace


This is now, that was then:
I understand that the past is behind me and am taking control of the present


I want to be born again.
I long for a fresh start and new beginning


(Oh!)
Exclamation of emotion


The darkness came,
I faced a time of hopelessness and despair


The light fought through,
A glimmer of hope presented itself and kept me going


Mercy is all
All I request is compassion and leniency


I ask of you.
My plea is directed towards a higher power or someone I trust


Father, Father,
Addressing a paternal figure or religious entity


please set me free,
I request release from my troubles


From my misery.
I am suffering and need relief


I will be with you
I vow to remain loyal and devoted to you


In the beginning, I used to believe
At first, I had faith in something or someone


That you were no saviour, but I was naive.
I realized my initial judgment was incorrect and I was foolish


You were a stranger that I couldn't see.
I failed to recognize your true nature or identity


Now I'm in danger; please set me free.
My current situation is threatening and I desperately need help


Resurrected
Brought back to life or rejuvenated


We've been told
It was imparted to us


Lead us not into temptation
I don't want to be lured into wrongdoing


But deliver us from evil
Instead, I want to be protected from harm and malice


Pray for us, sinners now,
I am acknowledging my wrongdoing and seeking redemption


And at the hour of our death,
I wish to be forgiven even in my final moments


Save us.
I implore a higher power to save us from our sins and suffering


Where would I be,
I would have no idea


Without you standing next to me?
If you weren't by my side, I would feel lost and alone


I am the lock and you are the key
Together, we complete each other and I rely on you for my well-being


Release me from my,
Free me from my burdens or constraints


Release me from my
Free me from my burdens or constraints


Insanity.
My mental state is unstable and I need help to regain control




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