Balance
Basically Saturday Night Lyrics
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While I'm surrounded by wires
How to be great for once
You see it simply inspires me
Yeah
As I look down towards the city of light
I burn it down tonight
Said I've been here before
'Cause we are living in different times
Well the honest are liars
How I pray for once
My perspective never tires, yeah
As I look down towards the city of light
I burn it down tonight
Said I've been here before
But only in my mind
Woah oh oh oh oh oh
Woah oh oh oh oh oh
The song "Balance" by Basically Saturday Night speaks about the struggles of feeling stuck and disconnected from the world around us. The first few lines set the atmosphere of the song by describing a grey and lifeless view of the sky, while surrounded by wires. The singer then talks about how they wish to feel inspired and become great, but it seems like they're stuck in a perpetual cycle of feeling disconnected.
The chorus is the most impactful part of the song, with the repetitive lyrics "as I look down towards the city of light, I burn it down tonight. Said I've been here before but only in my mind." These lines illustrate a feeling of overwhelming frustration and disconnect, as though the singer is longing to stop being a mere spectator and instead take control of their life while feeling powerless to do so. The lyrics "we are living in different times, the honest are liars" further emphasize this theme of feeling out of sync with the world.
The final lines "woah oh oh oh oh oh" are left open to interpretation, perhaps serving as a plea for help or an expression of resignation.
Overall, "Balance" is a powerful song about feeling lost and disconnected in the modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
The grey reflection in the sky
I am surrounded by a bleak atmosphere with little hope or inspiration.
While I'm surrounded by wires
My life is tightly bound and restricted by the modern world's technology.
How to be great for once
I desire to achieve greatness, but it feels elusive and unattainable.
You see it simply inspires me
The simpler things in life inspire me and remind me of what really matters.
As I look down towards the city of light
I gaze upon the city with admiration, beauty, and wonder.
I burn it down tonight
I am determined to make an impact and leave my mark on the world.
Said I've been here before
I have experienced similar situations in the past.
But only in my mind, oh yeah
Although I have dreamt of this moment, it is now becoming a reality.
'Cause we are living in different times
The present is vastly different from the times of the past.
Well the honest are liars
People who speak the truth are not always believed or trusted.
How I pray for once
I wish for a moment of clarity, understanding, and peace.
My perspective never tires, yeah
I possess a unique and unending perspective that always stays fresh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh
This is a reflection of my emotions and feelings, expressing my passion.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh
This is a call to action, urging me to take initiative and make a difference.
Writer(s): Basically Saturday Night
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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