the light
Catley Bob Lyrics
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The second coming of "you know who"
But still they doubt as they stare at the face to believe
Deep in the woods, long after dark
Falling through the stratosphere, shining like a star
They shoot to kill, for the questions come later, you see
Their god is logic in which nothing is divisible
Lying in the gutter with his life-blood spilling again
It's a world growing colder
Life is a twin bladed knife
Every child born a soldier
Fights but is blind to see the light
Beneath the surface lurks a nightmare or two
So dies a whale that broke the golden rule
She trusted man, in return she's torn from the sea
Treasure the loch secretly keeps
Rises from its peaceful primeval depth sleep
Two thousand years to a circus cage tragedy
Are we laboratory torturers of innocence?
Or are we circumstantial victims of our own pretence?
Killers of a world, systematically eaten away
Children of night are the dreamers, carried away on a merciful sleep
Let them slumber on, for tomorrow comes the day
Unwanted life is the reason, dawn and the gun finds them dead on the streets
Naked in the sun, now the pain has gone away
But I don't understand why only man brings suffering of this kind
Are we so blind we can't see the light?
It's not too late, we could break down the fear
But choose indifference as the end draws near
Not long to wait, the "piece de resistance" is here
Chemical bombs, ashes to dust
Every living creature dies, buildings ain't touched
It's not abuse, they were never developed to use
I said a pointless civil war, a terrorist without a cause
It's been so long that he's forgotten what he's fighting for
Everybody screams, only no one's listening again
It's a world on his shoulders
Now better run for your life
It's a frightful disclosure
Search in your hearts to see the light
The song "The Light" by Catley Bob is a deeply cynical and despairing rumination on the state of the world and humanity's place in it. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a society torn apart by war, corruption, and cynicism. The themes of the song touch on a variety of topics including religious fanaticism, environmental degradation, and the darkness that seems to lurk beneath the surface of human society.
The song opens with a reference to the "second coming" of a mysterious figure, whose identity is left deliberately ambiguous. The lyrics suggest that despite the appearance of this figure, people remain skeptical and continue to doubt. The next verse paints a picture of a world where logic is worshipped above all else, and people are quick to stone anyone who appears to be a fake.
The third verse shifts the focus to the environment, as the lyrics describe the tragic fate of a whale that trusted humans but was ultimately betrayed. The next verse asks a poignant question about whether humanity is guilty of torturing innocent creatures and destroying the natural world, or whether we are simply victims of our own pretense.
The chorus of the song describes a world that is growing colder and more violent, where children are born as soldiers and suffer needlessly. The lyrics call on us to search for the light and to break down the fear that keeps us from seeing it. The final verse describes a world on the brink of destruction, where chemical bombs and other weapons threaten to wipe out all life, and where even human reason seems futile in the face of such a catastrophe.
The song is a powerful statement of protest against the violence, corruption, and environmental degradation that have plagued humanity for centuries. It is a call to action, urging us to wake up and take responsibility for our actions before it is too late. The lyrics are haunting, and the vocal performance by Catley Bob is passionate and emotive, making this a truly unforgettable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the streets, where the rumours flew
There are rumors being spread in the streets.
The second coming of "you know who"
People believe that somebody important is returning.
But still they doubt as they stare at the face to believe
People are skeptical even when they are presented with evidence.
Deep in the woods, long after dark
Something is happening secretly in the woods at night.
Falling through the stratosphere, shining like a star
Someone is descending from the sky, glowing brightly.
They shoot to kill, for the questions come later, you see
People are quick to take violent action and ask questions later.
Their god is logic in which nothing is divisible
They prioritize logical thinking and reject alternative perspectives.
They stone the fake as he performs another miracle
They attack those who they believe are frauds, even if they perform amazing feats.
Lying in the gutter with his life-blood spilling again
Someone is severely injured and dying in the street.
It's a world growing colder
The world is becoming more hostile and less welcoming.
Life is a twin bladed knife
Life has both good and bad aspects or can hurt you in many ways.
Every child born a soldier
Children are born into a world of conflict and must fight to survive.
Fights but is blind to see the light
People fight but are unable to see the bigger picture or the right path.
Beneath the surface lurks a nightmare or two
There are many hidden dangers and fears lurking under the surface.
So dies a whale that broke the golden rule
A whale is dying as a result of humans violating nature.
She trusted man, in return she's torn from the sea
Animals and nature trust humans, but are often harmed or destroyed by them.
Treasure the loch secretly keeps
There is a secret treasure hidden in the loch.
Rises from its peaceful primeval depth sleep
Something ancient and powerful is awakening from a deep sleep.
Two thousand years to a circus cage tragedy
A tragic event occurred in a circus over 2000 years ago.
Are we laboratory torturers of innocence?
Are humans inflicting unnecessary harm on innocent beings in laboratories?
Or are we circumstantial victims of our own pretence?
Is it possible that we're being victimized by our own false pretensions?
Killers of a world, systematically eaten away
Humans are slowly destroying the world and killing everything in it.
Children of night are the dreamers, carried away on a merciful sleep
Children who are in darkness are those who dream, comforted by a peaceful sleep.
Let them slumber on, for tomorrow comes the day
Allow children to sleep and be free from worries, for another day will come.
Unwanted life is the reason, dawn and the gun finds them dead on the streets
The reason for death is feeling unwanted, and many are dying as a result of guns in the streets.
Naked in the sun, now the pain has gone away
There is someone who is free of pain and stripped bare under the sun.
But I don't understand why only man brings suffering of this kind
The singer cannot understand why only humans inflict this kind of pain and suffering.
Are we so blind we can't see the light?
Is mankind so ignorant that they cannot see the correct path or solution?
It's not too late, we could break down the fear
It's not too late to address and overcome our fears.
But choose indifference as the end draws near
Although the end is near, people continue to ignore or be indifferent to the situation.
Not long to wait, the "piece de resistance" is here
The most important or impressive part is about to happen soon.
Chemical bombs, ashes to dust
Explosive bombs are filled with deadly chemicals that turn everything to dust.
Every living creature dies, buildings ain't touched
Everything alive will die, while buildings will remain untouched.
It's not abuse, they were never developed to use
This situation is not misuse or abuse of something, but rather not using it at all.
I said a pointless civil war, a terrorist without a cause
There is a civil war and terrorist activity, but it's not clear what the reason or goal is.
It's been so long that he's forgotten what he's fighting for
Someone has been fighting for so long that they don't even know what they're fighting for anymore.
Everybody screams, only no one's listening again
Despite everyone screaming, nobody is actually listening.
It's a world on his shoulders
The person being described is carrying the weight of the entire world on their shoulders.
Now better run for your life
People should run away and/or protect themselves.
It's a frightful disclosure
Something terrible or shocking is being revealed.
Search in your hearts to see the light
Look deep within yourself to find the right path and find the light.
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.