Broken Wings
Bleed the Dream Lyrics
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In a carriage bought by blood.
The clouds were singing songs of fear and loss;
And they cut me down to size.
And they cut me down to size.
Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
We never expected, we never expected this.
In a perfect world, I'd never know your name,
And do we even know it when we die?
Or will death just pass us by?
Will death just pass us by?
Please just pass us by.
Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
We never expected, we never expected this.
When all this pain is justified,
While all the time is passing by.
Now is when we clench our fists
Knowing we can fight through this.
The hours and days are gone.
The weeks and months are moving on.
Can't they see that's nothing gonna stop us now?
Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
we never expected, we never expected this.
The lyrics of Broken Wings by Bleed The Dream convey feelings of loss, pain, and the struggle for survival through difficult times, whether it's the loss of a loved one, the failure of a dream or the struggle with inner demons. The song starts with a reference to a dream-like state where the singer has spent a day with someone in a carriage purchased with blood. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the price paid for a close relationship, maybe a failure of a love story or a friendship that has turned sour. The mention of the clouds singing songs of fear and loss, and the singer being cut down to size, suggests that this dream quickly turns into a nightmare. This experience could be a reflection of a painful event that has impacted the singer's sense of self-worth and self-confidence.
The chorus of the song, "Broken wings have a home tonight. No one is listening" suggests that the singer is feeling broken, defeated, and alone. There's a sense of comfort in knowing that others are experiencing similar pains, hence the "broken wings have a home." However, the loneliness and isolation are emphasized by the phrase "no one is listening," suggesting that the singer feels unheard and misunderstood.
The second verse includes philosophical questions regarding mortality and the inevitability of death. The singer wonders if we know when we die, or if death will pass us by. These questions allude to the mystery of human existence, and the fragility of life. The final verse encourages the listener to fight through their pain and struggles, emphasising the importance of resilience in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
In a dream I spent the day with you
I had a dream where I was able to spend time with you.
In a carriage bought by blood.
We were transported in a carriage that symbolized sacrifice and violence.
The clouds were singing songs of fear and loss;
The atmosphere was heavy with a sense of impending doom and sadness.
And they cut me down to size.
I was humbled and put in my place by the harsh realities of the situation.
Broken wings
Have a home tonight.
Despite our struggles and failures, we still have a place where we belong.
No one is listening, no one is listening.
Despite our cries for help, it feels like no one is paying attention or willing to help us.
When darkness fell on the streets last night,
We never expected, we never expected this.
We were caught off guard and unprepared for the challenges that came our way when things got tough.
In a perfect world, I'd never know your name,
In an ideal scenario, we would have never met and experienced pain or heartache together.
And do we even know it when we die?
We are unsure if we will have any consciousness or awareness of death when it happens.
Or will death just pass us by?
Perhaps death will come and go without us even realizing it because we are already disconnected from the world.
Please just pass us by.
We wish to be spared from the pain and suffering that comes with life and death.
When all this pain is justified,
We struggle to understand the reasoning behind all the pain and hardships we face.
While all the time is passing by.
Time continues to march forward, regardless of our struggles or accomplishments.
Now is when we clench our fists
Knowing we can fight through this.
In the present moment, we feel empowered and ready to face our challenges head-on.
The hours and days are gone.
The weeks and months are moving on.
Time is continuously passing, and the past is no longer within our control.
Can't they see that's nothing gonna stop us now?
Despite the challenges we have faced and will continue to face, we refuse to be defeated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DANIEL BREEDWELL, RANDY KEITH THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vanny
This song marked a really dark phase of my life, I remember listening to this song nonstop until I fall sleep. And it always reminds me that every bad phase can pass and great things come.
Rye Bread
WonderWanny glad to see these guys still have fans. It can't stay dark forever.
ModernOddity
@Rye Bread Speak for yourselves. 27 and things are dark as fucking ever.
baller
Dark like what...a break up
SpaceMoose
Loved this song so much, just wish I could find the live version from the Taste of Chaos tour!
felipeeexd
such a powerful song
TheFGTreehouse
This song helped me deal with the suicide of my best friend (the acoustic version). I'm always scared to life that it will disappear from the web, since it's kinda hard to find.
Fable
My great grandpa that raised me, and was the best man I ever knew died of cancer and this song has been for him since I heard it almost 20 years ago...
I miss you still gramps and can't wait to see you again
John WILLIAMS
High school 2006, it brings back memories.
Z Coppleman
Same.