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"Make Believe" four song acoustic EP was self-released in 2008, and is currently out of print.
Adrenaline
Caleb Lionheart Lyrics
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Fighting paper with rock, fighting fire with logs
And all for the chance to survive?
How can you American dream and sleep through the night?
I don't think you can
If you ask me,
"What makes up the anatomy of a man?"
Adrenaline. Nothing more, nothing less than that.
Adrenaline...
I've felt strong dislike but could never hate
Anything that bleeds, no matter what race.
Cuz even with the promise of amnesty and a loaded clip,
I couldn't just pull the trigger and not give a shit.
I read the obituaries:
I woke up alive this morning
A thousand paper cranes fly high
They fly in unison over Nagasaki.
Sample: "I don't believe there is any torture in this country,
Because you understand one thing: why torture somebody when you can shoot them?"
The lyrics of Caleb Lionheart's song Adrenaline address themes of conflict, war, and the struggle for survival. The song addresses the fighting and conflict that occurs over religious beliefs and other differences. The singer points out the futility of this fighting, comparing it to a game of rock-paper-scissors or using logs to fight fire. He questions the American dream, challenging listeners to consider whether they can truly sleep at night while the world around them is filled with conflict and suffering.
The chorus, which repeats the word "adrenaline," suggests that this powerful chemical is at the root of human aggression and the willingness to fight for survival. The singer seems to be questioning whether this drive is enough to justify the violence and destruction that often ensues when people act on these impulses. He is critical of the idea that being a "real man" means embracing these traits, suggesting that humans are more complex than that. He acknowledges that he has experienced strong feelings of dislike or anger, but draws the line at hating someone to the point of violence.
The final verses of the song offer a more hopeful message, contrasting the violence and destruction of war with a sense of gratitude for life. The singer reflects on the fact that others have not been so fortunate, and that peace is something that should be cherished and appreciated. The use of the paper cranes as a symbol of peace and remembrance is a powerful image, reminding listeners of the human cost of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you! Fighting wars over God,
I see you fighting wars over religious beliefs,
Fighting paper with rock, fighting fire with logs
You are fighting using the wrong tools, which won't solve the problem at hand.
And all for the chance to survive?
Is it worth it to fight for mere survival?
How can you American dream and sleep through the night?
How can you live the American dream without being haunted by reality?
I don't think you can
I don't believe you can.
If you ask me,
In my opinion,
"What makes up the anatomy of a man?"
"What is the essence of a man?"
Blood, sweat, and adrenaline.
A man's essence is made up of blood, sweat, and adrenaline.
Adrenaline. Nothing more, nothing less than that.
Adrenaline is the most important essence of a man.
Adrenaline...
Adrenaline is everything.
I've felt strong dislike but could never hate
I have felt intense dislike, but I could never hate.
Anything that bleeds, no matter what race.
I cannot hate anyone, regardless of their race, if they are mortal like me.
Cuz even with the promise of amnesty and a loaded clip,
Even with the promise of forgiveness and a bullet in my gun,
I couldn't just pull the trigger and not give a shit.
I couldn't kill someone without feeling remorse.
I read the obituaries:
I read the news about the dying.
I woke up alive this morning
I am grateful to be alive today.
A thousand paper cranes fly high
Paper cranes symbolize peace and hope.
They fly in unison over Nagasaki.
They represent those who lost their lives in the Nagasaki bombing and the desire for peace.
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.