2. Adair is an American EDM producer and DJ. Adair is a graduate from Icon Collective School of Production. Adair is known for working tempos with his drumming back ground and wicked basslines.
Vanity And Death
Adair Lyrics
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It's colour that you lack.
Your malignant life, a malignant knife,
That feasts upon our backs.
From the shoulder blades to rib cages,
We've seen the other side.
Let the nightmares come that stalk us in the night.
The cancer spread throughout our bodies,
Consuming everything in sight,
Before we even knew it was alive.
Yet we move on tonight, with open eyes,
On broken legs and spines.
We've been left for dead so many times
With no luxury to die.
This is a loss of innocence.
In memory of faceless friends,
We are the highest monuments
Above the tallest cities.
In Adair's song "Vanity And Death," the lyrics paint a dark and powerful picture of struggle and survival, with themes of loss, perseverance, and the all-consuming nature of negative emotions. In lines such as "blacked eyes and blood red skies," the use of powerful visual imagery helps to convey the sense of pain and trauma that the song is exploring. The words that follow are equally evocative, with a focus on the feeling of being weighed down or cut by a sharp instrument. The line "your malignant life, a malignant knife / that feasts upon our backs" reflects the idea that negative people or emotions can be like a disease that eats away at us from the inside.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes even more intense, with lines like "the cancer spread throughout our bodies / consuming everything in sight / before we even knew it was alive." Here, the metaphorical language is particularly effective, as it shows how negative emotions or experiences can be insidious, creeping up on us and taking over before we even realize what's happening. Despite this darkness, though, the song ends on a note of defiance and resilience. The final lines, "we are the highest monuments / above the tallest cities," suggest that even in the face of adversity, we can rise above it and create something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Blacked eyes and blood red skies,
Your life is filled with darkness, violence and chaos.
It's colour that you lack.
You are devoid of a moral compass, and lack any sense of purpose or direction.
Your malignant life, a malignant knife,
Your existence is toxic, and you use your own existence as a weapon against others.
That feasts upon our backs.
You take advantage of the vulnerable, consuming their energy and resources at their expense.
From the shoulder blades to rib cages,
You have caused physical and emotional harm that is felt deeply and widely.
We've seen the other side.
We have experienced the darkest depths of your cruelty and malevolence.
Let the heavens rain down from the sky.
We pray for divine intervention to rid the world of your presence and influence.
Let the nightmares come that stalk us in the night.
We face the horror of the past and the unknown terrors of the future, both brought on by your actions.
The cancer spread throughout our bodies,
The damage you have inflicted upon us is pervasive and far-reaching.
Consuming everything in sight,
You have taken all that we hold dear, leaving us empty and broken.
Before we even knew it was alive.
Your harm is insidious, and it took years for us to fully understand the extent of your malignancy.
Yet we move on tonight, with open eyes,
Despite the pain and scars, we continue to face each day with courage and honesty.
On broken legs and spines.
We bear the physical and emotional wounds caused by your abuse.
We've been left for dead so many times
You have tried to destroy us countless times, but we refuse to let you win.
With no luxury to die.
We are determined to survive, no matter the cost.
This is a loss of innocence.
Your actions have robbed us of our idealism and trust in others.
In memory of faceless friends,
We mourn those who have suffered and died because of you, and vow to honor their memory.
We are the highest monuments
We are survivors, and our resilience and strength is a testament to the human spirit.
Above the tallest cities.
Our power and determination surpasses any obstacle or challenge, no matter how large.
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Jose V
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