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.
Speak
Batzz in the Belfry Lyrics
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Come like a storm
No voice of reason
I'm too tired to try again so
Speak
Listening for the answer in the fire
I didn't hear the whisper
And I'm getting it wrong once again
I'm growing tired of the pain
I was looking for signs of the rain
But we all got it wrong once again
You have spoken
Come like a whirlwind
Come like the fire
Come shake the earth and we will
Miss you once again so
Speak
And I'm getting it wrong once again
Didn't want it to be all the same
I'm growing tired of the pain
Reckless absence of shame
I was hoping the answer was rain
Take the mystery away
I was looking for something to gain
And I'm getting it wrong once again
You have spoken
The song “Speak” by Batzz in the Belfry is an emotional and introspective track that touches on themes of frustration, exhaustion, and the search for meaning. The opening lyrics speak of “hollow voices” that come in like a storm, drowning out all sense of reason. The singer is too tired to keep trying to make sense of it all and calls out to the universe to “speak”. The second stanza highlights the struggle to find meaning – the singer listens for answers in the fire, but doesn’t hear the whispers. They grow tired of getting things wrong and feeling pain. This is a relatable sentiment for anyone who has ever felt lost and unsure of their direction in life.
The third stanza sees a more desperate plea for something, anything, to shake things up and bring some clarity. There’s a sense of missed opportunities and regret in the line “we will miss you once again”. In the final stanza, there’s a sense of resignation that the singer will continue to get things wrong and feel frustrated, but they still hold out hope for answers to come.
Line by Line Meaning
All the hollow voices
The numerous, meaningless voices around me
Come like a storm
Are approaching me with a dangerous force
No voice of reason
None of the voices are providing any logical advice
I'm too tired to try again so
I am exhausted and unable to make another attempt
Speak
So, someone please speak up and give me guidance
Listening for the answer in the fire
Searching for a sign in the flames
I didn't hear the whisper
Despite my efforts, I couldn't sense any guidance
And I'm getting it wrong once again
Despite trying, I am failing to understand
I'm growing tired of the pain
I am losing patience with the suffering and turmoil
I was looking for signs of the rain
Hoping for an indication of change or help
But we all got it wrong once again
We have been misled and misunderstood
You have spoken
Now, finally, guidance or direction has been provided
Come like a whirlwind
To arrive with urgency and power
Come like the fire
To burn away the doubts and confusion
Come shake the earth and we will
Bring change, however drastic it may be
Miss you once again so
Yet, once it's gone, we may miss the chaotic guidance or support
Didn't want it to be all the same
We were hoping for something different and better
Reckless absence of shame
Acting without regret or care for the consequences
I was hoping the answer was rain
Wishing for a more natural and gentle solution
Take the mystery away
Provide an explanation for the confusion and uncertainty
I was looking for something to gain
An attempt to find any positive outcome in the situation
And I'm getting it wrong once again
Even with all the searching, I am still failing to understand
You have spoken
But now, finally, there is guidance or direction.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.