Repetition
Black Ghost Lyrics
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You feel lonesome don't you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The light that you seek just ain't in you today
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
So bang your head against the wall
But no one wants to see you fall down
Put your hands over your eyes
And stumble your way through the night
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
[Chorus]
So shout until your hear no more
But don't you ever ask yourself why
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
Dig yourself a bottomless hole
But don't you ever lose that light
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
This is a repetition of words, dancing needs a
Repetition to work
[Chorus]
So bring it up, bring it up, bring it up yeah
The repetition kills you
So bring it up, bring it up, bring it up yeah
The repetition kills you
So bring it up, bring it up, bring it up yeah
The repetition kills you
So bring it up, bring it up, bring it up yeah
The repetition kills you
This is a repetition of words, dancing needs a
Repetiton to work
The song "Repetition" by Black Ghosts depicts the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of loneliness, despair, and monotony. The first verse describes the singer's sense of isolation and frustration, as they try to find a light within themselves but are unable to. The chorus reinforces this feeling, with the repetition of the phrase "the repetition kills you" emphasizing the hopelessness of the situation.
The second verse suggests that the singer has tried various methods to escape this cycle but has failed. They scream in frustration, digging themselves deeper into the hole they feel trapped in. However, the recurring message of the song is that the repetition itself is what is destroying them, as they continue to repeat the same actions and thoughts without any change.
The final line suggests a paradoxical truth; while repetition can be destructive, it may also be essential to certain activities like dancing. This line emphasizes the importance of balance and mindfulness, implying that it is not the repetition itself that is harmful, but rather the inability to break out of it when needed.
Overall, the song "Repetition" conveys a powerful message about the dangers of stagnation and the importance of growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel lonesome don't you
You're experiencing loneliness, aren't you?
The light that you seek just ain't in you today
You're feeling dark and unfulfilled today and the positivity you crave is just not present in you
So bang your head against the wall
You're trying to cope by responding to your negative feelings with actions of self-harm
But no one wants to see you fall down
But remember others don't want to see you hurt yourself or hit rock bottom, they want to help you find a better way to cope
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
Your self-destructive coping mechanism of repeating negative actions or thoughts is breaking you down mentally and emotionally
Put your hands over your eyes
You're closing yourself off from the world and avoiding facing your negative emotions head-on
And stumble your way through the night
You're blindly struggling to get through each day and night without really knowing how to cope
So shout until your hear no more
You're using yelling and screaming as a way to let out your negative emotions but they eventually just overload your senses and you feel numb
But don't you ever ask yourself why
You're avoiding dealing with the root of your negative emotions by distracting yourself with repetitive actions
Dig yourself a bottomless hole
You're spiraling deeper and deeper into a cycle of self-destruction and negativity
But don't you ever lose that light
But don't forget to hold onto the hope and positivity that still lies within you, even when things are tough
This is a repetition of words, dancing needs a Repetiton to work
Repetition can be productive in certain situations such as dance moves, but in coping with emotions it can be deadly
So bring it up, bring it up, bring it up yeah
You're attempting to motivate yourself or others into taking steps towards positive change
The repetition kills you
But remember, relying on repetitive negative actions and thoughts will only continue to harm you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, SIMON WILLIAM LORD, THEO KEATING
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