Explode
Balthrop Alabama Lyrics
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Watch and see, you will die
This makes me smile to think about
How today is the day of our last goodbye
No need to cry
No reason why
Man, we really fucked it up this time
There's no getting around it now
There's no sense in running round
Might as well just lay down and hold me one last time
Stars are really beautiful tonight
As we lay beneath the falling star
The president is on the line
As ninety-nine luftballoons go by
This makes me smile to think about
How today is the day of our last goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go die
L E T S G O
Let's go, let's go die
I love you, let's go die
The lyrics of "Explode" by Balthrop Alabama depict a dark and nihilistic vision of the end-of-the-world. The song begins with the line "Today is the day that the world is gonna explode" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer goes on to say that there is no point in crying or running, as the end is inevitable. The lyrics suggest that humanity has brought about its own destruction through its actions, and that this is a fitting end to the story.
The singer also mentions the beauty of the stars above as they lay down and wait for the end to come. They also reference the song "99 Luftballons" by Nena, which is about the start of a nuclear war. The use of this reference adds to the sense of doom and finality in the lyrics.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of the world's end and suggests that there is nothing left to do but accept it. The repeated refrain of "L.E.T.S. G.O." adds to the sense of resignation and finality, as the singer urges their loved one to join them in accepting their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the day that the world is gonna explode
The end of the world is happening today and there is no way to stop it.
Watch and see, you will die
Everyone is going to die today.
This makes me smile to think about
The thought of the world ending brings happiness and relief.
How today is the day of our last goodbye
Today is the end of everything and we will say our final farewell.
No need to cry
There is no point in shedding tears.
No reason why
There is no explanation or justification for the world's demise.
Man, we really fucked it up this time
Humanity made grave mistakes that led to this catastrophic event.
There's no getting around it now
Accepting the fact that there is no escaping the inevitable.
There's no sense in running round
There is no logic in trying to escape the end of the world.
Might as well just lay down and hold me one last time
Instead of trying to run or hide, let's spend our final moments together.
Stars are really beautiful tonight
The sky is captivating and stunning, despite the impending doom.
As we lay beneath the falling star
Together, we are witnessing a spectacular moment of nature.
The president is on the line
Even the most powerful person in the country cannot stop what is happening.
As ninety-nine luftballoons go by
As we face the apocalypse, something that seemed so small and insignificant before now holds our attention.
Goodbye
Farewell to the world.
L E T S G O
Let's accept the inevitable and face it head-on.
I love you, let's go die
With love in our hearts, we will face the end together.
Writer(s): Lauren Balthrop, Pascal Balthrop Copyright: Touch Tones Music Ltd.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jmagus
this has got to be one of the best songs ever. like, really, im not just saying that. this is awesome
Darci Grupe
So much energy! L-e-t-s g-o!
Joyce Yang
I love this song. <3
Uvulittle
awesome!!! I love this song and I love the video too. --stephanie r
George Fitch
Super happy I could find this song when it popped into my head years later, is 240p not youtube standard anymore? ;P
33hegemon
If this plays when the world does, literally explode in a nuclear fireball, then it might not be so bad...
Martin Goldstein
but the music....is what counts!
Adam Giess
This was in my Watch Later list from only a few hours ago. How did I end up here? Who's Twitter link did I follow and why?
Ezojimbo
i have some of that dude in the songs music on my channel XD