911
Behind The Lights Lyrics
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I feel the war has just begun
Why are we fighting, looking down the barrel of a gun?
Eyes are awakening, I watch the exit sign dim down
The screams are deafening, as we're falling towards the ground
I'm sleeping on nails convinced that we need a better day
I'm standing on my knees
Can you hear me calling?
The world with seven seas Is slowly crawling
It feels like we're stalling
Live and love life you only get one shot
Make every day count
One nation under god indivisible and justice for all
Oh!
I'm sleeping on nails convinced that we need a better day
I'm standing on my knees
Can you hear me calling?
The world with seven seas Is slowly crawling
I'm standing on my knees
Can you hear me calling?
The world with seven seas Is slowly crawling
It feels like we're stalling...
In the song "911" by Behind The Lights, the tension is rising as the war has just begun. The singer questions why we keep fighting and why we're looking down the barrel of a gun. The awakening of eyes is a metaphor for the realization that we're in trouble, and the exit sign dimming down represents the dead end we've come to. With screams that are deafening, we're falling towards the ground, which could symbolize our ultimate fate if we don't come together to find a solution.
The lyric "I'm sleeping on nails convinced that we need a better day" describes the frustration of the singer and the need for a positive change. "Standing on my knees" is a common idiom that means to be begging for help or mercy. The singer's plea for help is expressed through the lines "Can you hear me calling? Can you see me falling?" The world with seven seas is slowly crawling, and it feels like we're stalling, meaning that we're not making any visible progress towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tension is rising
There is a growing sense of unease or conflict.
I feel the war has just begun
The singer perceives a conflict or struggle that has just started.
Why are we fighting, looking down the barrel of a gun?
The singer questions the reasons behind the violent conflict and the dangers it presents.
Eyes are awakening, I watch the exit sign dim down
The artist's awareness is sharpened and they observe the diminishing potential for escape.
The screams are deafening, as we're falling towards the ground
The noise of agony is overwhelming, as if those involved are plummeting towards destruction.
I'm sleeping on nails convinced that we need a better day
The singer is enduring great discomfort, convinced that things must improve.
Can you hear me calling?
The singer seeks acknowledgement and validation of their struggle.
Can you see me falling?
The artist questions whether others notice or empathize with their decline.
The world with seven seas Is slowly crawling
The state of the world is gradually worsening or deteriorating.
It feels like we're stalling
It seems like progress or momentum has halted or slowed down.
Live and love life you only get one shot
The singer urges embracing life and making the most of one's limited time.
Make every day count
The artist emphasizes the importance of valuing and using each day purposefully.
One nation under god indivisible and justice for all
The singer invokes national unity and justice as ideals to strive for.
Oh!
Exclamation of emotion or emphasis.
I'm standing on my knees
The singer is persisting or subservient in their efforts.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Topazzi
Sweden's best debut EP of 2013 together with Normandie's EP :)
Eric Mercado
Finally a new band with talent
Real BAP Tea
This is awesome! I really loved the guitar solo
William Robinson
I actually have to say, as much as I love the screams, I love the cleans a lot more. But it's a pretty beast song
moosiesan
I love it. The dissonation parts still sound like the old skool HxC, the screams are flawless and also being the clean vocalist makes it really awesome! But the nicest is how variety of the instrumentals are in the song unlike most metalcore bands now. This a real band which represents post-hardcore and the message within it.
Kevin Neal
FINALLY YOU POSTED A GOOD BAND
Gerald Guzman
Oh look an actual solo ^_^!!!
Stefani Lam
Finally screams like mine!! Austin carlile does his screams similar to this too. I like it
Xzillen
Gryyymt bra! fortsätt me de ni gör så kommer ni gå långt!
robvandamrocks
New favorite band.