1. Out of the independent music scene and activist movement in Stavanger an… Read Full Bio ↴1. Out of the independent music scene and activist movement in Stavanger and Gothenburg comes the hardcore-straight edge band Anchor. With a mission to entertain, provoke and inspire to action, they’ve trawled around countless venues in all four corners of the globe since 2007. In addition to playing in excess of 200 concerts Anchor has also found the time to release a studio album, two 7"s and a split single over the course of the band’s first two years. The guys have no plans to slow down and are already underway with preparations for album number two.

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Open Letter
Anchor Lyrics

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My dear ally, don't give up on your convictions. Some wars will be fought endlessly but we found hope in the most desperate of times before. Now I know it's hard and that you tried. I know that you gave your everything. Yes, I know it's hard and that you tried, but now it's not the time to back down. The true spirit of the words we speak will be remembered beyond our existence. After all that we've seen and all that we've felt. After all the tears we shed for a world we cannot understand. We swore not to forget.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anchor's song "Open Letter" convey a message of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The singer addresses an ally who may be feeling defeated and encourages them to hold onto their beliefs and convictions. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulty of the situation and the efforts made by the ally, but emphasize that it's not the time to give up. The message is that through difficult times, hope can still be found and the impact of their efforts will be remembered long after they're gone. The emotive language used in the song, such as "desperate times" and "tears shed," resonates with listeners and emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the struggles and hardships that have been faced.

Line by Line Meaning

My dear ally, don't give up on your convictions.
Dear friend, do not abandon your beliefs and principles.

Some wars will be fought endlessly but we found hope in the most desperate of times before.
Although certain battles may seem never-ending, we have previously discovered optimism during difficult circumstances.

Now I know it's hard and that you tried.
I understand the level of difficulty you are currently experiencing and that you have attempted to overcome it.

I know that you gave your everything.
I acknowledge that you have put forth your utmost effort.

Yes, I know it's hard and that you tried, but now it's not the time to back down.
I realize that you have exerted significant effort and that it is challenging, however, at this moment, it is essential to not give up on our goals.

The true spirit of the words we speak will be remembered beyond our existence.
The essence of the words we express will be immortalized beyond our human lifespan.

After all that we've seen and all that we've felt.
Considering all that we have witnessed and experienced.

After all the tears we shed for a world we cannot understand.
Given all the sorrow we have endured for a world that we cannot fathom.

We swore not to forget.
We pledged to ourselves to never disregard these occurrences.

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