Described as "an ethereal mixture of darkwave and electro," "thumping drumbeats followed by cavernous vocals," "euphonious guitar and warm, subdued keyboards," BATZZ in the Belfry draws from a number of influences, but unashamedly delivers music in the traditions of goth, darkwave and ethereal.
Fade to Grey
Batzz in the Belfry Lyrics
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All the lines are strung out -- Clear across the pages
Night time -- Come out to the place where
All the actors go to -- Fade to grey together
All the children fade to grey
Every star will fade away
All the children fade to grey
Lifetime -- Criminal offenses
I have been the victim -- I've lost my defenses
So I -- Crawl into my corner
Fill myself with painless -- Killer anesthesia
All the children fade to grey
Every star will fade away
Holy Ghost will come to stay
All the children fade to grey
In Batzz in the Belfry's song "Fade to Grey," the lyrics are ripe with imagery and metaphorical meaning. The opening lines, "Dead man – Motion picture phrases, All the lines are strung out – Clear across the pages," are evocative of a lifeless figure, trapped in the confines of a film script or manuscript. The phrase "Motion picture phrases" can refer to the way life can seem scripted, and the feeling of detachment from one's own experience. As we move into the chorus, there's a repeated reference to "All the children fade to grey." This could be interpreted as a sense of disillusionment or dispassionate nostalgia for youth. The imagery of greyness echoes the sense of lifelessness and a lack of vibrancy.
As we move further into the song, there are references to "lifetime – criminal offenses," and a suggestion that the singer has been victimized, with the line "I've lost my defenses." The song creates a picture of someone who has been hurt repeatedly, maybe by life circumstances or by others, and who has turned inward, seeking numbing escapism in the form of "killer anesthesia." The final verse draws to a close with references to "Every star will fade away," and "Holy Ghost will come to stay." This suggests a sense of finality, of loss and acceptance. However, the song also offers a sense of unity and shared experience, as "all the actors go to – Fade to grey together."
Line by Line Meaning
Dead man - Motion picture phrases
The beginning of the song which signifies a man who is no longer alive and the mention of movie phrases only adds more context to the darkness that surrounds the entire song.
All the lines are strung out - Clear across the pages
This line makes a reference to the lines mentioned before, and this could represent the struggles that come in life, with everything being clear but still strung out, something that's unfixable.
Night time - Come out to the place where
All the actors go to - Fade to grey together
This could signify a possible gathering, and how in the darkness, we can all come together, even strangers, and understand the tragedies of the night and the concept of it all fading to nothing.
All the children fade to grey
Every star will fade away
Holy Ghost will come to stay
All the children fade to grey
This is the chorus of the song and it can mean several things, death being one of them, as for the Holy Ghost, it can signify a higher power bringing the dead to rest.
Lifetime - Criminal offenses
I have been the victim - I've lost my defenses
This line could signify the experience of the person singing the song, possibly of someone who has lost their innocence at a young age or simply someone who has been through a lot of pain in their life, leading to them not having any defenses anymore.
So I - Crawl into my corner
Fill myself with painless - Killer anesthesia
This line signifies the final tipping point for someone who is possibly escaping the pain of reality by filling their life with something that will make them numb, thus making them question if the pain is even real.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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