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volcano
Benji Cossa Lyrics
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Maybe in a lost memorial?
I'll never wanna come back from again
And we really wanna be someone
Everybody said we were something
I wish I could feel like nothing's wrong
To whom do you compare?
And where will we go when we get there?
Cos' everyone I know
Is reaching for the peak of the volcano
Be careful of where you're walking
Beware of what you're wanting
Do you believe you can be strong?
Cos' we can burn it all down
Spread that fire around
Cover it up with pounds of ash
Now I saw that lava blooming
Red stems and thorns are shooting
What are we doing standing here?
Everyone I know
Is reaching for the peak of the volcano
Everyone I know, everyone i know, everyone i know
is reaching for the peak of the volcano
The lyrics to Benji Cossa's Volcano speak to a common struggle of humanity: the desire to strive for greatness while also yearning for a simpler, less complicated life. The feeling of glory that the first line describes is likely a moment of true happiness or accomplishment that feels elusive and unattainable in everyday life. The unease in the lyrics comes from the conflict between wanting to be someone significant and the fear of what that might mean for one's day-to-day life. The fear of losing touch with what really matters is mirrored later in the song with the warning to "be careful of where you're walking" and the questioning of what "we" are doing standing around watching the volcano erupt.
The repeated imagery of the volcano is a metaphor for the goal that many people have of reaching the peak of their own ambitions. The peak of the volcano represents the ultimate level of success, achievement, or satisfaction, and the climb to get there is often steep and treacherous. However, as the lyrics suggest, the desire to reach the peak can also have negative consequences, such as burning everything down and ignoring the people and things that are truly important. Ultimately, the song asks the listener to consider what they are really striving for and what kind of life they want to lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt such glory?
Have you ever experienced such a grand, magnificent feeling?
Maybe in a lost memorial?
Perhaps in a distant memory that is now forgotten or lost?
I'll never wanna come back from again
I never want to return to normalcy, preferring to stay in that magnificent feeling forever.
And we really wanna be someone
We all aspire to make our mark in the world and leave a lasting impression.
Everybody said we were something
Many people acknowledged our potential and believed we could achieve great things.
I wish I could feel like nothing's wrong
I long for a sense of peace and contentment, without any worries or concerns.
Could we really be much better?
Can we truly improve ourselves and reach our full potential?
To whom do you compare?
Who is the standard by which you measure yourself or others?
And where will we go when we get there?
Once we achieve our goals, what will be the next destination or challenge?
Cos' everyone I know
Because everyone I am familiar with
Is reaching for the peak of the volcano
Is striving to reach the ultimate goal, but may not realize the danger or consequences of such ambition.
Be careful of where you're walking
Be cautious of the path you take and the choices you make, for they might lead to unforeseeable consequences.
Beware of what you're wanting
Be mindful of your desires and whether they truly align with your values and long-term goals.
Do you believe you can be strong?
Do you trust in your own resilience and ability to overcome obstacles?
Cos' we can burn it all down
Because we have the power to destroy everything we have built or achieved.
Spread that fire around
We may unintentionally inspire others to follow our destructive path.
Cover it up with pounds of ash
The destruction we cause may leave behind long-lasting consequences that we cannot erase or forget.
Now I saw that lava blooming
I witnessed the destructive power that can arise from unchecked ambition and desire.
Red stems and thorns are shooting
The consequences of our actions may be painful and harmful to ourselves as well as others.
What are we doing standing here?
We must consider the consequences of our actions and take responsibility for the impact we have on the world around us.
Everyone I know
All the people in my life
Is reaching for the peak of the volcano
Are all striving towards the pinnacle of success or achievement, often without considering the potential dangers and costs of that pursuit.
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mortaljason
My heart was literally melting during the credits as they showed the slideshow. I wasn't crying, but my chest felt like a volcano.
@xnina3613
MortalJason well I fucking cried idk about you
@jorts_master69
"Who would wanna think that their son, their classmate, their employee, their peer, is gonna do something like this? There are no reasons, yet you're gonna look for them, but you'll never find them!" - Andre Kriegman
@Cleverhandle357
We're gonna leave you all behind
Then we're gonna walk away
@TraverseRaps
It's up to themselves to try and reveal it to the world in a more civilized and logical response than gunpowder.
@greenlantern1123
Who cares in the end they will burn in hell
@lebronjamefan
"SHUT UP, SHUT UP!" Cal Gabriel
@madamemaximoff9838
“You’re a fucking Psycho!”
“Yeah but so are you”
@clovercel
I love Andre and Cal. I don’t love what they did to their school, but I love their friendship. I wish we were able to learn more about their friendship and just see them before they started plotting Zero Day. I cried at the end because the movie made you feel connected to them, then you see them commit that horrific crime, and it just makes you rethink about everything you thought about them
@overpricedhealthcare
yeah the movie itself makes you connect with andre and cal as (supposedly)happy teens slowly throughout the tapes, until the two carry out the one thing they’re planning