Skyline
Buildings Breeding Lyrics
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I tied it to a vent that blows messages
Now there is a light thats never outside
Now bricks build up high
They're stacking up to the skyline
So much for our affairs...
What's life if everyone is just giving in
Now there is a light thats never outside
Now bricks build up high
They're stacking up to the skyline
So much for our affairs...
The first verse of "Skyline" by Buildings Breeding, is about unintentionally committing a crime. The singer claims that it was never intentional, but it happened nonetheless. They then proceed to explain that they "tied it to a vent that blows messages." This line can be interpreted as the singer attempting to send a message through a ventilation system, perhaps as a form of protest or rebellion against their circumstances.
The second verse is more abstract, but continues the theme of feeling helpless against a predetermined outcome. The singer believes that the fight they are in is already fixed, and that no one will win. They express a sense of defeat and disillusionment with life, as they question, "What's life if everyone is just giving in?"
The chorus serves as a powerful refrain, emphasizing the growing presence of buildings stacking up to the sky. The repetition of the phrase "Now there is a light that's never outside" suggests a ubiquitous, artificial presence in the singer's environment. The building of these structures represents the triumph of materialism over human affairs, as the world becomes overpopulated and inorganic.
Overall, "Skyline" is a song about feeling powerless against a system that is rigged against the individual. Buildings Breeding uses vivid imagery to describe the dystopian world they are living in, where technology and industry threaten to overshadow human creativity and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
My crime is not intentional, it never is
I didn't mean to cause any harm, it wasn't my intention.
I tied it to a vent that blows messages
I connected it to a ventilation system that spreads my communication.
Now there is a light thats never outside
There's now an indoor light source that shines out.
Now bricks build up high
Construction of buildings is increasing in height.
They're stacking up to the skyline
Buildings are combining to form the city's silhouette.
So much for our affairs...
Our personal matters have been overshadowed by the growth of the city.
This fight is already fixed and no one will win
The outcome of this conflict has been predetermined and no one will come out victorious.
What's life if everyone is just giving in
What's the point of living if everyone simply surrenders to defeat?
Now there is a light thats never outside
There's still an indoor light source that glows outward.
Now bricks build up high
Construction of buildings is still rising taller.
They're stacking up to the skyline
Structures are becoming part of the city's distinct horizon.
So much for our affairs...
Again, our personal matters have been overshadowed by the development of the city.
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.