Restless
Brilliant Zero Lyrics
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Another kid too scared to go
Tonight, her door, sleep on the floor
This town's a nightmare, get me out
After the show, his room alone
Decembers colder on the coast
Feeling useless, superstitious
Twenty Two years claimed innocence
You won't be here forever
You're on a leash
Bit this time you're not alone
I wanna build a bomb, destroy the whole world
Break down the walls, they're lost and they're bored
I've had enough, too sick of the fighting
It'll never be right, I'll never be you
I've been around, seen best friend fright
I've watched heartbreakers lie through their teeth
And all these things pull at my strings
Twenty Two years in agony
Against the wall
And they can't understand you
The lyrics of the song Restless by Brilliant Zero highlight various different aspects of the modern world that create a sense of unrest and dissatisfaction within the youth of society. The first few lines of the song talk about a home full of lies and a scared kid who sleeps on the floor, indicating the notion of a broken household or even an abusive one. The lyrics then talk about the singer feeling useless and superstitious, which suggests a sense of nihilism and a feeling of being trapped in the world, unable to escape or make sense of it.
The song then switches to another character, who is alone in their room after a show. The line "Decembers colder on the coast" is a powerful image suggesting the harshness of winter, and the idea of the singer feeling isolated and lost in the world. The song then explores the idea of being on a leash, which could indicate external pressure or control over the singer's life. The line "I wanna build a bomb, destroy the whole world" shows a sense of anger and frustration towards the world, and the desire to break down the walls that keep the singer trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
A home so full of lies they've told
A household that is suffused with falsehoods and deception
Another kid too scared to go
Another child is too petrified to venture out
Tonight, her door, sleep on the floor
Sleeping on the floor near her door tonight
This town's a nightmare, get me out
This place is a horror show; I want to leave
After the show, his room alone
His room is empty after the show
Decembers colder on the coast
December is even colder by the coastline
Feeling useless, superstitious
The feeling of being worthless and superstitious
Twenty Two years claimed innocence
Twenty-two years without guilt
Nothings free
Nothing comes without a cost
You won't be here forever
Your time here is limited
You're on a leash
You're not entirely free to do what you want
But this time you're not alone
You have someone by your side this time
I wanna build a bomb, destroy the whole world
I want to create an explosive device that will annihilate the entire world
Break down the walls, they're lost and they're bored
Destroying the barriers because people are disoriented and bored
I've had enough, too sick of the fighting
I am disgusted with the incessant conflict
It'll never be right, I'll never be you
Things will never be right; I'll never be like you
I've been around, seen best friend fright
I have witnessed the terror of my closest friend
I've watched heartbreakers lie through their teeth
I have seen people who have crushed many hearts lie without remorse
And all these things pull at my strings
All these things bring on a deep emotional reaction
Twenty Two years in agony
Twenty-two years full of pain and suffering
Against the wall
In a dire situation, backed into a corner
And they can't understand you
And they don't comprehend you or what you're going through
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karen LY
Ian Gillan, a great singer
fastra
From a brilliant album too! Bought the bloody single as well - lovely gate fold sleeve (or was it the poster with this one), anyway great video, wonderful band.
ольга к.
Отличный рок! Отличная группа! Гиллан вне конкуренции! 👍💜
Erwin Van Damme
very good music!!!!
Peter Kumke
The Bassplayer is John Mc Coy,don't know what he's doing today,but in "Gillan" he did a great Job!!!
transmogrifacation
tops!! still got my pic sleeve 7inch vinyl... fuckin great guitar riff..
carolyn waltz
luv them blue eyes of my gillan --luv most of his fast moving songs
carolyn waltz
one of my favorite gillan songs love them close ups of my IGs blue eyes=so smoking hot
JSB Music
GILLAN RULES.
MrDavey1450
...and it's STILL better than the hateful shite being churned out these days!!