River Song
Burn the Fleet Lyrics
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like houses made from broken glass
We stand and fall apart
With emptiness in our hearts
So am I dreaming? This feels like home
I'm merely breathing, through iron lungs
I'm at the brink tonight, you drag me back
And as it eats away, and as it burrows down
We stand and fall apart, like houses made from broken glass
We stand and fall apart, with emptiness in our hearts
And our futures in stone, Oh God send me home
No futures in stone, Oh God send me home
A promise of flood lights, escape from the pen
So please keep your eyes open
I'll die for my art
Reserve what I love
So we have a choice we can write our own ends
History's not written by those who sleep
See the trees through the forest, I'll cut them all down
Oh God please forgive me, it tears me apart.
The lyrics of Burn the Fleet's song "River Song" express feelings of hopelessness and despair in the midst of uncertainty and change. The metaphor of "houses made from broken glass" represents the fragile nature of the human condition and how easily it can fall apart. The use of "we" throughout the song shows a shared experience of struggling to find meaning when faced with the unknown. The line "I'm merely breathing, through iron lungs" suggests a feeling of being trapped or suffocated, unable to fully live or experience life.
However, there is also a sense of longing and hope for something better. The line "This feels like home" implies a desire for a sense of belonging and stability, even in the midst of chaos. The plea to "God send me home" suggests a need for comfort or safety. The mention of "flood lights" and "escape from the pen" further illustrates this desire for freedom, and the line "I'll die for my art, reserve what I love" shows a willingness to sacrifice for something meaningful.
Overall, the lyrics of "River Song" convey the complex emotions that come with facing change and uncertainty. The longing for stability, the fear of the unknown, and the desire for something greater are all present in this introspective and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
We stand and fall apart
Our relationships and lives are fragile and easily broken
like houses made from broken glass
Our vulnerability resembles houses that are easily shattered
With emptiness in our hearts
Despite our attempts to hold ourselves together, we feel hollow inside
So am I dreaming? This feels like home
We question our reality and sense of belonging
I'm merely breathing, through iron lungs
We feel trapped and unable to fully live our lives
I'm at the brink tonight, you drag me back
We feel like we're at a breaking point, but someone helps us hold on
The ground beneath my feet, it holds me fast
We find stability and comfort in something or someone
And as it eats away, and as it burrows down
Despite our efforts to stay strong, something is slowly destroying us
And our futures in stone, Oh God send me home
We feel stuck in our current situation and desire a change
No futures in stone, Oh God send me home
We realize that our future is not predetermined and hope for guidance from a higher power
A promise of flood lights, escape from the pen
We anticipate a way out of our struggles and hardships
So please keep your eyes open
We ask someone to stay aware and watch out for us
I'll die for my art
We prioritize our passion and creativity above all else
Reserve what I love
We want to protect what is most important to us
So we have a choice we can write our own ends
We have the power to shape our own futures
History's not written by those who sleep
We must take action and make our mark on the world to leave a lasting legacy
See the trees through the forest, I'll cut them all down
We are determined to overcome any obstacle in our path
Oh God please forgive me, it tears me apart.
We express our remorse and sadness for the mistakes we've made
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xoxoAnnieLouise
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Josh Walford
i just cant stop listening to this, its awsome, especially live
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Nice one guys! Hope the tour this month goes well
Emily T
WOW! Tis' amazing! Thank you Mr Alex Baker! Love the song so much!
DavidL999
Just discovered this band, love what I've heard so far!
Jordan Pearson
Awesome song been listening to it for year. Respect from New Zealand
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Love it.
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lovely stuff :)
tony turbyfill
This song is absolutely perfect
Pierce Bradley
wish someone would do a lyric video for this song! if anyone would, please do!