Europa
Brainstorm Lyrics


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Broken glass, smoke and ash
Take you away through the underpass
The men outside look at you
And long to do what I’m going to.

Europa. Laid bare.
Europa. My old friend.
Take off your clothes
Lay down your hair
Lie under the covers оver there
Cities fall, cities burn
Men line up to take a turn

Europa. Laid bare.
Europa. My old friend.
Europa. Laid bare.
Europa. My old friend.

Europa.
We look beneath the surface.
Europa.
We’ll tell you what we see.
Europa.
It is the same old story that.
Europa.
We see in history.

The birds have flown and giants fall
Machines don’t run behind the wall
When something is born as the old ways burn
As sure as the tide it starts to turn

Europa. Laid bare.
We look beneath the surface.
Europa. My old friend.
We’ll tell you what we see.
Europa. Laid bare.
It is the same old story that.
Europa. My old friend.
We see in history.

Europa.
We look beneath the surface.
Europa.
We’ll tell you what we see.
Europa.
It is the same old story that.
Europa.
We see in history.

Oh, we stand, tired on our feet,
And we read the news, as paper blows down the street.

And we sing our sadness across the yards,




And we pray, we pray,
The future won’t be so hard.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brainstorm's song "Europa" paint a vivid picture of a bleak and tumultuous world. The opening lines describe a chaotic scene of broken glass, smoke, and ash, hinting at destruction and despair. The imagery of being taken away through an underpass suggests a journey into darkness, both physically and metaphorically. The mention of men outside looking on, longing to do what the singer is about to do, adds an eerie and voyeuristic element to the narrative.


As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the repeated refrain of "Europa. Laid bare. Europa. My old friend." This could be interpreted as a reference to Europe as a symbol of history, culture, and turmoil. The call to take off clothes, lay down hair, and lie under covers conveys a sense of vulnerability and exposure, perhaps representing a stripping away of defenses and revealing the raw truth in all its ugliness.


The mention of cities falling and burning, and men lining up to take a turn, hints at a cycle of destruction and exploitation that has plagued humanity throughout history. The repetition of "Europa. Laid bare. Europa. My old friend." reinforces the idea of Europe as a witness to countless tragedies and injustices, echoing the sentiment of looking beneath the surface to uncover the harsh realities that lie beneath the facade of civilization.


The final verses introduce a sense of weariness and resignation, as the singers stand tired on their feet, reading the news as paper blows down the street. The mention of singing their sadness and praying for a less difficult future reflects a longing for hope and resilience in the face of relentless hardships. Overall, "Europa" by Brainstorm is a haunting reflection on the dark side of human nature, the inexorable march of history, and the enduring quest for meaning and redemption in a world scarred by conflict and chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken glass, smoke and ash
Debris from destruction and chaos


Take you away through the underpass
Guiding you through dark and difficult times


The men outside look at you
Observers noticing your vulnerability


And long to do what I’m going to.
Desiring to take advantage of your situation


Take off your clothes
Strip away your defenses


Lay down your hair
Expose your true self


Lie under the covers оver there
Embrace vulnerability and intimacy


Cities fall, cities burn
Civilization collapse and destruction


Men line up to take a turn
Exploiting vulnerabilities for personal gain


Europa. Laid bare.
Baring the truth about Europe


Europa. My old friend.
Reflecting on history and shared experiences


We look beneath the surface.
Searching for deeper truths


We’ll tell you what we see.
Sharing our insights and observations


It is the same old story that.
Repeating patterns from history


The birds have flown and giants fall
Symbols of change and downfall


Machines don’t run behind the wall
Technological advancements beyond barriers


When something is born as the old ways burn
Innovation arising from destruction


As sure as the tide it starts to turn
Inevitable cycles of change


Oh, we stand, tired on our feet,
Weariness from enduring hardships


And we read the news, as paper blows down the street.
Staying informed amidst chaos


And we sing our sadness across the yards,
Expressing sorrow openly


And we pray, we pray,
Seeking hope and solace


The future won’t be so hard.
Yearning for a brighter tomorrow




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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KatrusyaLeto

Прекрасно! Спасибо великой группе за ее безмерный талант, что рождает такие великолепные песни, которые вдохновляют вновь и вновь на новые свершения! =) Божечки мои, может, когда-нибудь они и до Дальнего Востока России доберутся? Моему счастью просто не будет предела!!!

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