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.
Praying Hard
Batzz in the Belfry Lyrics
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Raise another toast among the rest
And time will tell
We'll wait and see, wait and see
Years go by and take what they want
Leaving me with what I really needed all along
Days arrive; there's nowhere to hide
I'm catching on to how the rival never sleeps
Praying hard
Lost some precious coins along the way
Words that never saw the light of day
Oh tears of time
You live in me, live in me
Years go by and take what they want
Leaving me with what I really needed all along
And it's no time to be alone
Drifting carelessly toward endless sleep
(And I think I can feel the fire beneath the street)
Years go by and take what they want
Leaving me with what I really needed all along
Sometimes it hurts my eyes to see
And then again, the path of suffering is always bittersweet
('Cause there's a light unto my feet)
Praying hard
The lyrics of Batzz in the Belfry's song Praying Hard seem to be about the passage of time, loss, and finding solace in prayer. The first stanza describes turning off the light in the west, possibly indicating the end of a day or a metaphorical ending of something. The singer raises a toast among the rest, possibly indicating camaraderie with others who are also in a similar situation. The phrase "wait and see" suggests uncertainty and the passage of time as a factor in determining the outcome of something. The singer has lost things along the way, such as precious coins and unexpressed words. The tears of time are a reminder of the losses that have been sustained.
The second stanza repeats the theme of the passage of time and its effects, with the phrase "years go by and take what they want." What is left behind is what the singer really needed all along, possibly meaning that the losses have made the singer realize what is truly important. However, the singer is not in a good place, with nowhere to hide and feeling like they are drifting carelessly toward endless sleep. The final stanza suggests that the passage of time can be painful to witness, but that there is always a light that can guide the way, possibly suggesting that prayer provides comfort and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning off the light upon the west
Closing a chapter in life and moving on.
Raise another toast among the rest
Celebrating the good times that were had.
And time will tell
Letting fate decide what will come.
We'll wait and see, wait and see
Being patient while waiting for the future to unfold.
Years go by and take what they want
Time takes what it will, regardless of what we want.
Leaving me with what I really needed all along
Realizing what is truly important in life after losing the rest.
Days arrive; there's nowhere to hide
Acknowledging that challenges will come and must be faced.
I'm catching on to how the rival never sleeps
Realizing that life's challenges will always be present, even when we're not ready.
(I can tell by the hours they keep)
Observing the world and its patterns to understand its ways.
Praying hard
Hoping for a better outcome in the face of adversity.
Lost some precious coins along the way
Losing something of value in life's journey.
Words that never saw the light of day
Unspoken thoughts and feelings that were never expressed.
Oh tears of time
Wounds that heal but leave scars behind.
You live in me, live in me
Accepting that the past will always be a part of who we are.
And it's no time to be alone
Acknowledging the need for companionship and support during difficult times.
Drifting carelessly toward endless sleep
Falling into despair and apathy.
(And I think I can feel the fire beneath the street)
Sensing a deeper purpose or meaning, even when things seem bleak.
Sometimes it hurts my eyes to see
The pain of facing hardship can be overwhelming.
And then again, the path of suffering is always bittersweet
Even though it's painful, facing adversity can lead to growth and change.
('Cause there's a light unto my feet)
Holding onto hope and faith despite difficult circumstances.
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.