Rust
Akase Lyrics
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We payed for it with rust
Why so much harm is done
And the cause so often lost
Pick me up, that memory
Take it on the road
You told me I was evergreen
Pick me up, that memory
Take it on the road
You told me I was evergreen
You thought I could be sold
Pick me up, that memory
Take it on the road
You told me I was evergreen
You thought I could be sold
Pick me up, that memory
Take it on the road
You told me I was evergreen
You thought I could be sold
Another day of my life has gone home
Another day of my life has turned to dust
Another day of my life has gone home
Another day of my life has turned to rust
Another day of my life has gone home
Another day of my life has turned to dust
Another day of my life has gone home
Another day of my life has turned to rust
The song Rust by Akase is a melancholic and introspective piece that speaks to the fleeting nature of life and how easily things can fall apart. The lyrics speak of a home that has become overrun and damaged, paying for it with rust. The cause of the damage is often lost, leaving only the memory of what was once beautiful and now lays in ruins. The singer asks to be picked up and the memory taken on the road, holding onto the hope of keeping what was once evergreen and sellable alive.
The repetition of the stanza "pick me up, that memory, take it on the road, you told me I was evergreen, you thought I could be sold" underscores the sadness and loss that permeates the song. The mention of dust and rust in the refrain highlights the inevitable decay that comes with the passage of time, with each day of life turning to one or the other. The sense of finality is palpable in the last stanza, with each day going home and turning to rust.
While Rust is a song that speaks to the human experience and the fleeting nature of life, it also speaks to the need to hold onto memories and cherish what once was. The haunting melody and piercing lyrics make for a powerful listening experience that lingers long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
This home is overrun
The place where I used to feel safe and comfortable has been abandoned and taken over by something else.
We paid for it with rust
The disintegration and decay of this home would cost us too much to restore it, and so we must let it go.
Why so much harm is done
I cannot comprehend the cause of all this destruction and chaos around me.
And the cause so often lost
The underlying reasons for all this chaos have been lost in translation, and we are left to suffer the consequences.
Pick me up, that memory
I want to hold onto a cherished memory from the past that gives me strength and comfort.
Take it on the road
I want to take this memory with me wherever I go, so I can always feel its presence.
You told me I was evergreen
Someone once told me that I would always stay young and vibrant, never losing my spirit or energy.
You thought I could be sold
This person believed that I could be easily persuaded or manipulated to do things that were not in my best interest.
Another day of my life has gone home
Another moment of my existence has slipped away, lost forever in the past.
Another day of my life has turned to dust
The passage of time has reduced this moment to nothing, leaving only memories that will fade away with time.
Another day of my life has turned to rust
The clock keeps ticking away, and each day that passes is another day closer to the end, a day that will be forgotten and lost.
Another day of my life has gone home
Each passing day is like a journey that has come to an end, leading us closer to the final destination.
Another day of my life has turned to dust
The sands of time keep shifting, reminding us that nothing lasts forever, and everything is transitory.
Another day of my life has gone home
We must cherish each moment we have, for we never know when it will be our last.
Another day of my life has turned to rust
We must make the most of every day, even when the world around us is decaying and falling apart.
Writer(s): Henry Agius, Robert Redway
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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