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 song "Structures" by Abandon All Ships is a plea for help from someone who is lost and confused. The lyrics, "Help me, I can't get out, And I live my life not knowing what it's about," express the singer's frustration and uncertainty about the direction of their life. They carry a weight of guilt and are desperately seeking redemption through their faith in God. They recognize that they need to be "born again" to find the peace they seek, and "Heaven's what I want to find."


The chorus, "The darkness came, The light fought through, Mercy is all I ask of you," emphasizes the contrast between the singer's difficult situation and the hope that they hold on to. They pray to be set free from their misery, and they recognize that their relationship with God is their only hope: "Father, Father, please set me free, from my misery."


Overall, the song reflects on the cyclical nature of life, the struggles we face and the desire to overcome them, through faith and spirituality.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me, I can't get out,
I am trapped and need assistance to escape my current situation.


And I live my life not knowing what it's about,
I lack clarity and purpose in my existence.


Just stains of guilt on my mind;
I am burdened by the weight of my past mistakes.


Heaven's what I want to find.
I seek salvation and redemption in the afterlife.


This is now, that was then:
I acknowledge my past and aim to move forward in the present.


I want to be born again.
I desire a fresh start and to be reborn as a better version of myself.


The darkness came,
I was faced with a challenging and dark time.


The light fought through,
Despite the struggle, hope and positivity prevailed.


Mercy is all
I crave compassion and forgiveness.


I ask of you.
I seek assistance and guidance from a higher power.


Father, Father,
I address God as a parental figure and seek their help.


please set me free,
I plead for liberation from my struggles and suffering.


From my misery.
I wish to escape from the pain and difficulties of my current situation.


I will be with you
I express my devotion and loyalty to God.


In the beginning, I used to believe
I had faith in a different perspective or faith tradition.


That you were no saviour, but I was naive.
I once doubted that God could be my savior but now see the error of my ways.


You were a stranger that I couldn't see.
I was initially unfamiliar with and disconnected from God.


Now I'm in danger; please set me free.
I have become reliant on God and need their help to overcome danger or distress.


Resurrected
I have been renewed and given a second chance.


We've been told
There is guidance and instruction available to us.


Lead us not into temptation
I ask God to help me resist temptation and avoid sin.


But deliver us from evil
I plea for protection and deliverance from harm or malevolence.


Pray for us, sinners now,
I acknowledge my flaws and request the intercession and prayer of others.


And at the hour of our death,
I ask for eternal assistance and guidance from God.


Save us.
I plead for God to provide salvation, liberation, and guidance.


Where would I be,
I recognize a dependence on others in my life.


Without you standing next to me?
I acknowledge the support and love of a significant other, friend, or family member.


I am the lock and you are the key
The other person has helped me unlock and find meaning in my life.


Release me from my,
I express a desire to be unburdened from my struggles or negative emotions.


Release me from my
I express a repeated plea and desire to escape my hardship.


Insanity.
I feel overwhelmed and distressed by my current situation.




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Coming back for hard nostalgia. High School me loved this band

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2:08-3:37 I stand, like a solid rock with no facial expression, put my right hand near my forehead and salute to this band !!

Savannah Nicole

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This is the song that made me like this band. Lyrically good, great sound & a whole lot of soul put in it. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done amen

rounax666

Is that only me who love the breakdown at the end? I know it's simple af but the key is great.

Diego

Its prob one of their best breakdowns. I Consider breakdowns good by how unique they are.

Mendouja

The breakdown is life. Years later and it still gives me chills

Joe Bennett

The old version is way way better

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