Empire
Bomb the Bass Lyrics

I'm looking at your soul, your soul, your soul, your soul
The singer is trying to see through the facade of the listener and understand their true self on a deeper level.

I'm looking at your future, your future, future, future
The singer is trying to understand where the listener is headed, what they want to achieve, and where they see themselves in the future.

As I look into your eyes, these eyes, these eyes, these eyes
The singer is making eye contact with the listener to understand them better and connect with them emotionally.

I see another side, side, side, side
Through their observations, the artist is seeing another side to the listener that they wouldn't have seen otherwise.

Vampire, you're(you) feed on the life of a pure heart
The artist is using the metaphor of a vampire to describe someone who takes advantage of the goodness in others.

Vampire you suck the life of goodness
The vampire metaphor continues to describe how this person takes away the goodness and happiness of others

Turn the lights on
The singer is encouraging the listener to 'switch on' and really take charge of their existence.

Let the lights shine bright
The artist wants the listener to be bold and let their true selves shine through, without being afraid to express themselves.

You've got to feel yourself and let go
The artist is asking the listener to fully embrace themselves and let go of any preconceived notions they had about who they should be.

You got to know you reap what you sown(sow)
The listener should understand and accept that their actions and decisions have consequences, and they have to take responsibility for them.

You've got to feel something at sometime
The singer is encouraging the listener to really engage with the world around them and experience it fully.

Check the writings on the wall
The artist is telling the listener to pay attention to the signs they see around them, to get a better idea of what's going wrong.

And look into the sight
The singer is asking the listener to really use their foresight and good judgment when making decisions.

You're spending all your money on gare(gear) that never work
The listener is wasting their money and resources on the wrong things.

you're wasting all your energy and everywhere it hurts
The listener is putting all their energy and resources into things that only cause them pain and frustration.

God it really hurts
The artist is expressing their empathy for the listener's difficult situation.

you got to know yourself
The artist is encouraging the listener to introspect and really know themselves deeply.

I'm looking at your partners and they would never agree
The singer is noting that the listener's associates or partners may not have the same perspective on things.

I'm looking for your justice and it can not be seen
The singer is unable to find a sense of justice or fairness in the listener's actions or situation.

I'm checking where you're coming from and where you're going to
The artist is trying to understand both the listener's past and what they intend to achieve in the future, in order to help them better.

I'm checking all off what you have done to see what you can do
The artist is looking at the listener's previous actions or decisions to identify potential areas for growth, or opportunities to avoid negative outcomes.

I'm looking at your lawbooks and they were never read
The artist is noting that the listener does not follow established law or systems in place in their life, such as moral or legal codes.

I'm looking at your lovesquire and they can not be thread
The singer is noting that the listener does not have a solid or stable romantic partner, who might provide emotional and moral support.

I'm looking at your empire living on the drears
The artist sees that the listener's sphere of influence is deteriorating or falling apart.

Empire fall man, empire go
This line suggests that even great empires can fall or decline.

There's a lesson to be learned
The singer is indicating that there are valuable lessons and insights to take away from the situation.

and the rich that you eat is more like food that you fear
The word 'rich' here might mean 'wealthy people'; the singer is indicating that going after wealth and success might be a way to deal with fear or insecurity.

gotta see no love anyway you appear
The listener should not seek validation or approval from others, but instead find love within themselves.

you've got to know yourself
The artist is reaffirming the listener's need to understand themselves fully.

From now on I'll call you England
This line seems to be a symbolic name for the listener, possibly implying that they represent or are connected to England in some way.