Portal
C.T. Price Lyrics
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It's human nature to me
The moment a bullet leaves
A fool's future is weaved
I'm just trying to breathe fire
The news took the wind right out of me
There's no relief in the silent
One reason for the pain you caused
Two words to mend the damage done
Three left in the chamber of your gun
Four seconds to run
You say you don't believe
It's human nature to me
The moment a bullet leaves
A fool's future is weaved
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
I just want the world to know it's real
I just want the world to know it's real
It's the colour they see; Fire
Never knowing the face behind the name
It's always easy staying quiet
But red's the colour we bleed
One reason for the pain you caused
Two words to mend the damage done
Three left in the chamber of your gun
Four seconds to run
Say you don't believe
It's human nature to me
The moment a bullet leaves
A fool's future is weaved
You say you don't believe
It's human nature to me
The moment a bullet leaves
A fool's future is weaved
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
Pinch yourself, shed a tear, remind yourself the world is real
It's always easy staying quiet
But red's the colour we bleed
I just want the world to know it's real, whoa oh
I just want the world to know it's real
So say you don't believe!
You say you don't believe
It's human nature to me
The moment a bullet leaves
A fool's future is weaved
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
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The lyrics of C.T. Price's song “Portal” reflect on the pain caused by gun violence and the struggle to cope with the aftermath. The first verse talks about how quickly a bullet can end a life, weaving the future of not just the victim but of the fool who pulled the trigger. The artist talks about feeling stripped of life by the news of yet another shooting, leaving them feeling helpless and unable to find relief in the silent ways we grieve. The chorus repeats the idea that the moment a bullet leaves a gun, a foolish future is already set in motion.
The second verse is a plea for change, asking for just one reason for the pain caused by guns, two words to mend the damage done, three bullets left in the chamber of a gun, and four seconds to run. The repetition of numbers turns the plea into a sort of chant, emphasizing the need for a simple solution to the complex problem of gun violence.
The bridge talks about the difficulty of speaking out against gun violence, but emphasizes that the pain it causes is as real as the blood that is shed. The last repetition of the chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to believe that change is possible and to remind ourselves of the reality of the world we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you don't believe
Expressing disbelief and denial towards a harsh reality
It's human nature to me
To see the cruel and tragic ways of the world as part of human nature
The moment a bullet leaves
Referring to the irreversible nature of violence and its consequences
A fool's future is weaved
The tragic outcome of violence is a predetermined fate for those who engage in it
I'm just trying to breathe fire
Desire to express oneself creatively and boldly despite the weight of tragedy
The news took the wind right out of me
News of tragedy and violence can be overwhelming and emotionally devastating
There's no relief in the silent ways we grieve
Grief is a painful and isolating experience that cannot be fully expressed in silence
One reason for the pain you caused
The artist confronts the perpetrator of violence with the harm they have caused
Two words to mend the damage done
The artist seeks a solution to the damage caused by violence
Three left in the chamber of your gun
A reference to the potential for further violence and harm
Four seconds to run
A call to action to prevent further harm before it is too late
I can feel centered and the world comes with it
Finding a sense of inner peace and balance despite the chaos of the world
It's the colour they see; Fire
A metaphor for the destructive power of violence and the attention it commands
Never knowing the face behind the name
The impersonal nature of violence and its ability to dehumanize its victims
But red's the colour we bleed
A reminder that, despite our differences and divisions, we are all human and we all suffer
Pinch yourself, shed a tear, remind yourself the world is real
A call to acknowledge the reality of pain and suffering in the world despite its seeming unrealness
So say you don't believe!
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the refusal to accept the reality of violence
I just want the world to know it's real
The desire to spread awareness of the harsh realities and suffering in the world
Lyrics © Sumerian Music Group
Written by: Brent Michael Allen, Andrew James Oliver, Devin Nicholas Oliver, Nicholas Edward Scott, Jeffery Allen Valentine
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