Sunrise
Axes of Evil Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Sunrise" by Axes of Evil paint a vivid picture of a soldier who is filled with rage and desperation. The opening line, "Sunrise around my bloody eyes has spilled," suggests that the singer has been through a traumatic experience, possibly a battle or firefight, and is now struggling to process the aftermath. The imagery of "rage bursting from my teeth" and "foam getting dirty" gives a sense of the singer's intense emotional distress.
The repetition of the line "I only wish I'd lived another day" reinforces the idea that the singer is overwhelmed and feeling hopeless. It is possible that they are experiencing survivor's guilt, feeling guilty for surviving a traumatic event when others did not. The line "They tell you to look front and straight ahead, don't question orders, son, do what I say the rest will follow" suggests that the singer is a soldier who has been given orders to follow, but is questioning the wisdom of those orders. The line "The ones who died just didn't want it all" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer feels that some of their fellow soldiers may have died needlessly.
Overall, "Sunrise" is a powerful depiction of the toll that war takes on those who fight it. The imagery and repetition of certain lines create a sense of intense emotion and trauma that is difficult to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise around my bloody eyes has spilled, the rage is bursting from my teeth the foam is getting dirty.
I am filled with anger and frustration, and it shows in my physical appearance. My eyes are bloodshot and the foam around my mouth is building up as I struggle to hold back my emotions.
I only wish i'd lived another day, I only wish I'd lived another day.
I regret my actions and wish I had made different choices in the past, but I am still alive and must continue to fight for what I believe in.
They tell you to look front and straight ahead, don't question orders, son, do what I say the rest will follow.
Authority figures try to control us by telling us not to question their commands and blindly follow their lead, but true progress requires critical thinking and questioning the status quo.
I tell them to charge at unseen fire. The ones who died just didn't want it all.
I encourage those around me to take risks and tackle difficult challenges, even if the outcome is uncertain. Those who are afraid to take risks will never achieve greatness.
Sunrise, Sunrise around my bloody eyes.
The sun rises again, signaling the start of a new day filled with challenges and opportunities. My physical appearance may betray my inner turmoil, but I will continue to fight for what I believe in.
Contributed by London H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@And-Or101
This entire episode has a theme of pressure boiling over.
It starts with Cassian sawing through the pipe until it burts and leaks.
Then the pressure builds among the prisoners as they get ready to escape.
Kino starts slow during his speech as it builds and his emotions come bursting through.
As the prisoners jump into the water, the overhead shot makes the prison look like an imperial symbol leaking.
And Luthens speech, as you said, has the same quality as Kinos, in that the emotions bubbel up like lava.
@coreyvidal
I think this is by far the best writing that's ever been in Star Wars. Absolutely incredible. Andor is very deserving of all the numerous "show of the year" recognitions it's been receiving. Congratulations to the entire Lucasfilm team! Much deserved.
@philcorrigan5641
Snooze fest more like 😴
@patricknewton3005
@@philcorrigan5641 Lovely bait
@mariocornejo3139
It's because it is. Andor, rogue one and some Clone wars arcs are the best that star wars has in terms of script. The other products, although are good, are quite simple, an example is The Mandalorian (which is very good) that its episodes are all the same
@Mertaranta
What recognitions? I like the show but it's not getting exactly the love people think it is.
@mariocornejo3139
@@Mertaranta IGN rated it as the best premiered series of the year, at the golden globes Diego Luna was nominated for best actor for Andor, at the critics choice awards the series was nominated to compete against Better Call Saul and House of the Dragon.
@crashacid1
"I burn my life, to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see" I got chills from that line.
@Momofukudoodoowindu
“I’ve my mind a sunless space.”
@spot007
Passionate, to be sure. But it sounds like he says "sunrice".
@peterstewart7332
There's an ancient Greek saying, "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit."