In Napalm
Avatar Lyrics


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Keep me in mind
For all of your trials
Keep me forever
Just give me a day in denial

Grant me a wish
Just a mistake
Grant me a fire to love
Make me feel
Before it's too late

Burn
Let me burn
Let me cleanse my soul
Cleanse my soul in napalm

Drown me in sand
For all coming eons
Drown me in sorrow
Just take me back home
Where I came from

Give me a chance
Let me explain
Give me the cure
To the sickness I am
I can't take the strain
Give me a name
Something to save
Give me a meaning
To live with my stains
It can't be too late

All men on deck
Take your stations
I am ready too roll
The countdown has started
I'm out on a mission




I'm going
I'm going home

Overall Meaning

The song "In Napalm" by Avatar is a commentary on the human desire for absolution, forgiveness and redemption. The lyrics capture the desperation of a person who has lived a life of regret, wishing for a chance to cleanse their soul before it's too late. The singer pleads for a chance to make up for past mistakes and errors, to be granted a wish that would allow them to burn away their sins in a purifying flame of napalm.


The repetition of certain phrases, such as "Keep me in mind for all of your trials" and "Give me a meaning to live with my stains," convey the sense of a person pleading for recognition, acceptance and opportunity to start anew. The use of strong imagery such as drowning in sand, being cleansed in napalm, and being out on a mission, suggests that the singer is ready to do whatever it takes to attain salvation.


In summary, the song is a powerful exploration of human frailty and the irrepressible human desire for redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep me in mind
Remember me


For all of your trials
During all of your difficulties


Keep me forever
Keep me forever in your memories


Just give me a day in denial
Allow me a brief moment to ignore reality


Grant me a wish
Give me what I desire


Just a mistake
A simple error


Grant me a fire to love
Provide me with a passion to cherish


Make me feel
Allow me emotions


Before it's too late
Before the opportunity passes


Burn
Incinerate


Let me burn
Allow me to be consumed by flames


Let me cleanse my soul
Allow me to purify myself


Cleanse my soul in napalm
Purify my soul with fire


Drown me in sand
Submerge me in earth


For all coming eons
For all future time


Drown me in sorrow
Immerse me in sadness


Just take me back home
Return me to where I belong


Where I came from
My place of origin


Give me a chance
Provide me an opportunity


Let me explain
Allow me to clarify


Give me the cure
Provide me with the solution


To the sickness I am
To the ailment I suffer from


I can't take the strain
I cannot bear the pressure


Give me a name
Provide me with an identity


Something to save
Something to rescue or protect


Give me a meaning
Provide me with a purpose


To live with my stains
To continue with my imperfections


It can't be too late
There must still be hope


All men on deck
Everyone prepare


Take your stations
Assume your positions


I am ready too roll
I am prepared to move forward


The countdown has started
The countdown to an event has begun


I'm out on a mission
I am on a purposeful task


I'm going
I am leaving


I'm going home
I am returning to my place of origin




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAGNUS LUNDBACK, MARKUS TAGARIS, JOHN ALFREDSSON, JOHANNES ECKERSTROM, JONAS JARLSBY, HENRIK SANDELIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Laura Truax

Please put all 4 shows on a DVD. I would buy that in a heartbeat!!

Mai. Te

@Cynicalahole can you donwload something as 5.1? i dl ove to listen to this on a home thethre

Bob Booey

Hell yeah. I’d buy that the second it was released. Just to hear Hunter gatherer live

lafountain40

Me too..

Cynicalahole

Realised they are with the digital ages and if you go to the site Avatar ages you can watch gigs like this in real time! Annoyed I missed out but I'm sure these innovative guys will do some more soon

Cynicalahole

Yes, or better still to save physical manufacturing costs a paid download perhaps

Luigi Rinaldi

Amazing show. You guys are probably the most underrated metal band today

Kai Matute

Yep and get scared

Denis Miron

But at least they have fun doing whatever they want

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@Avatar Metal Fan yes they fuckin are!!!!

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