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.
Lost City
Batzz in the Belfry Lyrics
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The root of hate, it's so deeply set inside
I can't believe we're so easily led astray
Name the price, the cost of blood, we will pay
A cold room, it's empty now
Watch your step, all the lights are going out
They took the things we so easily gave away
I remember when this was
The center of the world
I remember when they closed the gates
And turned their backs on us all
Guard the walls, clear the streets,
Cry for this lost city
Close the doors, stay inside,
Cry for this lost city
All that's left, all alone
Staring out at broken buildings, broken homes
We used to laugh like a fool that fails to see
We used to curse all the faithful on their knees
And I remember when this was
The center of the world
And I remember when they closed the gates
And turned their backs on us all
Guard the walls, clear the streets,
Cry for this lost city
Close the doors, stay inside,
Cry for this lost city
The lyrics of Batzz in the Belfry's song Lost City reflect on the destruction and abandonment of a once-great city. The "proud heart" mentioned refers to the people who once lived there, who are now left alone in a cold, empty place. They can't believe how easily they were led astray and gave away their trust, only to be left with chains and despair. They remember when the city was the center of the world, but now the gates are closed and they are forgotten.
The chorus speaks to the hopelessness and sorrow of the situation - the people are left to guard the walls and cry for their lost city, closing themselves off from the world outside. The broken buildings and homes serve as a stark reminder of what once was, and the memories of laughter and joy are coupled with curses for the faithful who have abandoned them.
Overall, the song suggests a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly trusting leaders and not valuing what we have until it is gone. It is a haunting reflection on the loss of something that was once so great.
Line by Line Meaning
A proud heart, it won't die
Despite our stubborn and arrogant ways, we refuse to admit defeat.
The root of hate, it's so deeply set inside
Our destructive and negative emotions are deeply ingrained and difficult to uproot.
I can't believe we're so easily led astray
We are surprised at how easily we are swayed and misled by others.
Name the price, the cost of blood, we will pay
We are willing to pay the ultimate price for our misguided decisions, even at the cost of human life.
A cold room, it's empty now
Our once vibrant and lively community is now lifeless and barren.
Watch your step, all the lights are going out
Be cautious, as we are losing hope and our future is becoming increasingly dark.
They took the things we so easily gave away
We foolishly and naively gave away our belongings and freedoms to those who did not have our best interests at heart.
For our trust, in return, gave us chains
Our trust in others was betrayed, and we are now figuratively and literally imprisoned.
Guard the walls, clear the streets,
Cry for this lost city
We are attempting to protect what little we have left, while mourning the loss of our once great city.
Close the doors, stay inside,
Cry for this lost city
We are now forced to isolate ourselves and grieve for what we have lost.
All that's left, all alone
Staring out at broken buildings, broken homes
We are now alone in a decimated environment, surrounded by the remnants of our former way of life.
We used to laugh like a fool that fails to see
We used to curse all the faithful on their knees
We were once ignorant and ignorant of the value of those with faith and positivity, and now regret our past actions.
And I remember when this was
The center of the world
And I remember when they closed the gates
And turned their backs on us all
We fondly recall a time when our city was thriving, before our downfall and abandonment by those in power.
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.