Ambush
Beborn Beton Lyrics


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Every ten years objective time
I'm aging only a month
If you're alive, returning according to schedule
I'm twenty-eight when you arrive
Hurry! I don't care if you're 30
Hurry! I don't care if you're old
I never ever wanted another
If I can't be your lover, I want to be your nurse

I cannot recall
The reason that I came here for
I don't know when it started
I don't know when it ends
I don't see any sense in this
My mind has been erased
So I can get along with this

Lost in time and space, what am I fighting for?
Seriously damaged but I don't let it show
Still there is capacity as long as there is faith
Pump-gun trigger pushed, we're being ambushed

No possible defence in the midst of the crossfire
As long as I am conscious there'll be no way to stop me
Got no ammo left but the power of my fists
A pain inside my chest just leaves me defenceless

I cannot recall
The reason that I came here for
I don't know when it started
I don't know when it ends
I don't see any sense in this
My mind has been erased
So I can get along with this

I feel disintegrated but still I am alive
Don't ask me, 'cause I don't know, the way that I survived
I feel the medic's fingers tickling my guts
The burning in my stomach is trying to drive me nuts

Can't see no reason in the things that I have done
It happens to be war, it's a war that can't be won
It's time to quit but they won't let you go
You're far too important for things that you already know

I cannot recall
The reason that I came here for
I don't know when it started
I don't know when it ends
I don't see any sense in this




My mind has been erased
So I can get along with this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beborn Beton's song "Ambush" describe the experiences and emotions of someone lost in a timeless, seemingly endless war. The first stanza seems to suggest that time is fleeting, yet the singer ages slowly, possibly due to suspended animation or time dilation. They eagerly await the return of someone they love, and if they can't be with that person romantically, they want to care for them. This could be seen as a sign of resignation and possibly depression.


The second verse suggests that the singer's memory has been wiped or scrambled, making it hard to recall why they are fighting and when it started. Despite feeling lost and disoriented, they continue to fight, showing a grit and determination that belies their confusion. They are vulnerable and wounded, yet they fight on, even when they are almost out of ammunition. Toward the end, they are being tended to by a medic, but even this relief is tinged with pain and confusion.


Overall, the lyrics suggest the disorienting and dehumanizing effects of war, where those fighting may lose a sense of self and purpose, and survival may seem like an end in itself. The choice to use words like "ambush" and "crossfire" adds to the chaotic and violent imagery presented in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Every ten years objective time
Time passes by steadily every ten years, regardless of my subjective experience of time.


I'm aging only a month
Despite ten years passing by, I only feel like I've aged a month.


If you're alive, returning according to schedule
Assuming you're still alive, you always return on schedule to my life.


I'm twenty-eight when you arrive
When you come back into my life, I feel like I'm twenty-eight again.


Hurry! I don't care if you're 30
Please hurry back, even if it means you've aged a little bit since we last saw each other.


Hurry! I don't care if you're old
I miss you so much, I don't care how much you've aged since we last saw each other.


I never ever wanted another
I've never wanted anyone else except for you in my life.


If I can't be your lover, I want to be your nurse
If I can't have a romantic relationship with you, I'll settle for being your caregiver instead.


I cannot recall
I can't remember why I came here or how things got so complicated.


The reason that I came here for
I don't remember why I came here in the first place.


I don't know when it started
I can't pinpoint when all of this began or how it escalated to this point.


I don't know when it ends
I have no idea when all of this will be over or how it will resolve.


I don't see any sense in this
I can't make sense of why any of this is happening or what the purpose is.


My mind has been erased
I feel like I can't remember anything or think clearly due to the chaos around me.


So I can get along with this
I'm trying to cope with the situation by just going along with it, even if I don't understand it.


Lost in time and space, what am I fighting for?
I feel like I'm directionless, unsure of what I'm even fighting for in this war or conflict.


Seriously damaged but I don't let it show
Despite the damage and injuries I've sustained, I'm trying to remain strong and not let it show.


Still there is capacity as long as there is faith
I believe that as long as I have faith, I still have the capacity to survive and overcome this situation.


Pump-gun trigger pushed, we're being ambushed
Suddenly, we're being attacked and caught off guard in a violent ambush.


No possible defence in the midst of the crossfire
There's no way for us to defend ourselves in the middle of the intense and chaotic gunfire.


As long as I am conscious there'll be no way to stop me
I won't be stopped until I'm unconscious or worse, even if it means continuing to fight in a seemingly unwinnable war.


Got no ammo left but the power of my fists
I'm out of ammunition, but I'm going to keep fighting with all I have left, even if it's just my bare hands.


A pain inside my chest just leaves me defenceless
Despite my best efforts, the pain and exhaustion I feel is leaving me weak and vulnerable in the attack.


I feel disintegrated but still I am alive
I feel like my sense of self is breaking apart, but somehow I'm still alive and breathing.


Don't ask me, 'cause I don't know, the way that I survived
I don't know how I managed to survive this intense attack and conflict.


I feel the medic's fingers tickling my guts
Despite being injured, I'm grateful for the medical attention and care I'm receiving.


The burning in my stomach is trying to drive me nuts
The pain and discomfort I'm feeling is making it hard for me to stay strong and keep fighting.


Can't see no reason in the things that I have done
I'm struggling to make sense of all the actions and decisions I've made during this war or conflict.


It happens to be war, it's a war that can't be won
This is just the reality of war and conflict - sometimes no one truly wins.


It's time to quit but they won't let you go
I feel like I should give up and quit, but the pressure and expectations of others are not allowing me to do so.


You're far too important for things that you already know
Despite feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, it's clear that I'm too important to be allowed to leave this situation.




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