Rust
Bombus Lyrics


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Rust from before, all bright
They came from the north, then right
Like something from stories never told
Listen to them, they won't get old

You call on my stone, all Christ
You fixed it in the road, self tight
You say that the journey is not the gold
I say you go do what you've been told

The more you feel it, feel awake
The more I see it
And I know you feel it, anyway now

Rust from before, all bright




They came from the north, then right
Like something from stories never told

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bombus's song Rust are somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation. One way to look at the meaning of the song is that it talks about how things that were once shiny and new can fall into ruin and disrepair over time. The reference to "rust" suggests that something was once strong and sturdy, but has become vulnerable to decay and erosion. The line "they came from the north, then right" could be interpreted as a metaphor, with "north" symbolizing a place of coldness and darkness, while "right" could represent a path towards enlightenment and clarity. The singer seems to be urging the audience to pay attention to these "stories never told" and learn from them rather than ignoring them.


The song also touches on themes like self-discovery and personal growth. The lines "you call on my stone, all Christ / you fixed it in the road, self-tight" could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging someone who has helped him along his journey, but also taking responsibility for his own actions and decisions. The line "I say you go do what you've been told" seems to imply that the singer is urging the other person to follow their own intuition and instincts, rather than blindly following the advice of others.


Overall, Rust is a song that encourages introspection and self-reflection, urging the listener to consider the nature of their own journey through life and the lessons that can be learned along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Rust from before, all bright
The past may be tarnished, but it can still shine bright with memories of better times.


They came from the north, then right
The source of trouble came unexpectedly and took a sudden turn for the worse.


Like something from stories never told
The situation felt surreal, as if it was out of an untold fable or myth.


Listen to them, they won't get old
Heeding the advice of those who have gone before can be timeless and valuable.


You call on my stone, all Christ
You ask for my help, as if I have the power of a deity.


You fixed it in the road, self tight
You found a solution on your own and secured it for the journey ahead.


You say that the journey is not the gold
You remind me that the destination is not the ultimate prize, but rather the experiences and lessons learned along the way.


I say you go do what you've been told
I urge you to follow your instructions and do what's necessary, even if it's not what you want or expect.


The more you feel it, feel awake
The more you become aware of your emotions and senses,


The more I see it
The clearer it becomes to me.


And I know you feel it, anyway now
And I understand that you're experiencing it in your own way right now.




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Papa Legacy

pure banger, massive love for this band

Christer Ohlson

underbart tungt!!

Gamal badr

am i the only one that hears a sample of Queens of the stoneage - sat by the ocean?

pekka paviaani

"We came from north, that's right".

Fmannen

Actually, it's "then right"

TripleTraple

thx

Ricardo Jesus

drugs are bad, but are good 101010 !

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