Rust
Anchor & Braille Lyrics
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Hopeless, helpless, deconstructing ourselves
Wanting to be wanted, willing to waste our lives
Disillusioned, I may never find a sense of home
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Robots are rising while the rest of us keep writhing
We're just inferior after all
With the lights out, inspiration, we're a tired nation
Faulty, I don't want a sense of home
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here, here, here
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
Take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
Take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here, here, here
The lyrics of Anchor & Braille's "Rust" present a bleak and somber depiction of the human condition in modern society, as the verses metaphorically compare humans to machines that are slowly deteriorating and falling apart. The opening line "We're just machines rusting to breathe" sets the tone for the rest of the song, portraying humans as machines that are slowly breaking down and dying, unable to find a sense of purpose or belonging in the world. The subsequent lines describe feelings of hopelessness and disillusionment, as individuals struggle to find meaning and purpose amid the chaos and confusion of life.
The chorus, which repeats the plea "Take me anywhere" several times, seems to capture the desire to escape from this sense of isolation and despair, urging the listener to find some sort of refuge or sanctuary from the difficulties of existence. Despite this plea, however, the repeated refrain "cause nobody wants me here" seems to imply a sense of rejection and disillusionment, as individuals feel both abandoned by their peers and unwelcome in the world at large.
Line by Line Meaning
We're just machines rusting to breathe
We are like machines that are slowly degrading over time but still trying to survive.
Hopeless, helpless, deconstructing ourselves
We feel like we are losing ourselves without any hope of reversing the damage.
Wanting to be wanted, willing to waste our lives
We want to feel needed by others even if it means sacrificing our own lives.
Disillusioned, I may never find a sense of home
Feeling confused and betrayed by the world, I doubt I will ever find a place where I truly belong.
Take me anywhere, wherever you're going
Please take me with you, no matter where you're headed.
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
I am so unwanted here that anywhere else seems better.
Robots are rising while the rest of us keep writhing
As technology advances, we are left behind and struggling to keep up.
We're just inferior after all
We are nothing compared to the machines and technology that surround us.
With the lights out, inspiration, we're a tired nation
We are exhausted to the point where we cannot even find inspiration in the dark.
Faulty, I don't want a sense of home
I am flawed and broken, and I no longer desire to find a place where I fit in.
Take me anywhere, take me anywhere
I am desperate to leave this place, please take me anywhere.
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here
I am so unwanted here that anywhere else seems better.
Take me anywhere, take me anywhere
I am desperate to leave this place, please take me anywhere.
Take me anywhere, 'cause nobody wants me here, here, here
I am so unwanted here that I feel trapped, please take me anywhere else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ARNOLD, AARON MARSH
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