Set In Stone
Black Peaks Lyrics


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Cold, is sound
Set in stone, is how we lie
Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Cold, is sound

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Lost out
To change

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Of what I heard you say
You'll never see my way
Of all the things we've said
We'll always be this way
Forever

Memories, will surround
A taste of the light
Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Can't you hear my name
It won't feel the same




Buried hands in shame
You can't hear my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Peak's "Set in Stone" revolve around the idea of permanence and the consequences that come along with it. The opening line, "Cold, is sound," serves as a metaphor for the idea that once something is set in stone, it becomes unchanging and unyielding, much like the coldness that surrounds it. The line, "Set in stone, is how we lie," suggests that as humans, we often hold onto rigid beliefs and perspectives, even if they are not the most rational or beneficial. The subsequent lines, "Memories will surround, a taste of the light," evoke a sense of nostalgia, lamenting the passing of time and the fleeting nature of our experiences.


The later lines, "Worked for pay, lost out, to change" signify that despite putting in effort towards something, sometimes there is a wrench in the plan that brings everything crashing down. This can lead to a cycle of memories surrounding a taste of the past, leaving very little room for growth and progress. This theme of rigidity and stagnation continues in the final stanza where the lines, "Of what I heard you say, you'll never see my way; forever," suggest a sense of hopelessness in being able to change someone's opinion, despite having communicated our own.


Line by Line Meaning

Cold, is sound
The atmosphere of the situation is cold and quiet.


Set in stone, is how we lie
Lying has become a habitual and unchangeable act in the situation.


Memories, will surround
The past experiences will always be present in the current situation.


A taste, of the light
A glimpse of hope or positivity that is present among the negativity.


Worked for pay
Putting in the effort for some sort of gain or reward.


Lost out
Failed or missed out on achieving the intended outcome.


To change
In order to avoid losing out again, change is necessary.


Of what I heard you say
Based on what was communicated to me by you.


You'll never see my way
You will never understand or agree with me.


Of all the things we've said
Of all the conversations and communications we've had.


We'll always be this way
The situation will never change, and we will always interact this way.


Forever
For an indefinite, unchanging amount of time.


Can't you hear my name
Can't you recognize me or my existence?


It won't feel the same
The situation or relationship will not feel the same as before due to changes or negativity.


Buried hands in shame
Feeling guilty or embarrassed and trying to hide it.


You can't hear my name
You are purposely ignoring me or not recognizing me, causing further negativity in the situation.




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@filipedias7284

Cold, is sound
Set in stone, is how we lie
Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Cold, is sound

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Lost out
To change

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Of what you heard me say
I couldn't see your way
Through everything we've been
We'll always be this way
Forever

Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Can't you hear my name
It won't feel the same
Buried hands in shame
You can't hear my name



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@AlexHuzar

All I ever wanted was to hear this one live :'( rip boys x

@fodassenaosei

The best thing is that the vocalist can do the screams live!
Really cool band!

@Levitukus115

This band is soooo good one of my new faves

@filipedias7284

Cold, is sound
Set in stone, is how we lie
Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Cold, is sound

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Lost out
To change

Memories, will surround
A taste, of the light

Worked for pay
Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Of what you heard me say
I couldn't see your way
Through everything we've been
We'll always be this way
Forever

Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Memories, will surround
A taste of the light

Can't you hear my name
It won't feel the same
Buried hands in shame
You can't hear my name

@milenaundjany

Saw them live and lived for this. Absolutely worth it!

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