Retribution
Chamber Lyrics


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Longing for the past
Pulled towards the dark

No one's coming to save us
Recurring dreams take their vengeance
Ignored and forgotten
A fate met in chains that you chose
Nothing feels the same

Tearing down what's left of Eden's gates
Some things you can't escape
Paralyzed and numb
the ache lives on in every breath I take
As your life grows cold
I say a prayer for those too far gone
I can't feel your touch

Eden opens up
Raining down
We all get what we deserve




Burning through pieces
of memories we left behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Retribution" by Chamber paint a vivid picture of a sense of longing and darkness that the singer is grappling with. The opening lines, "Longing for the past, Pulled towards the dark," suggest a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of reminiscing about better times while being drawn towards negative influences or experiences.


The theme of feeling abandoned and helpless is further emphasized with the lines, "No one's coming to save us, Recurring dreams take their vengeance, Ignored and forgotten." This paints a picture of a person feeling abandoned by those around them, haunted by unsettling dreams, and ultimately left to suffer in isolation. The mention of a "fate met in chains that you chose" hints at a sense of responsibility for one's own circumstances, where decisions made in the past have led to the current state of being trapped.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of loss and change with the line, "Nothing feels the same, Tearing down what's left of Eden's gates." This could suggest a sense of loss and destruction, where a once idyllic or perfect existence has been shattered, leaving the singer feeling adrift and disconnected from their previous reality.


The mention of praying for those who are "too far gone" and the inability to feel the touch of another person further reinforce a sense of isolation and emotional distance. The imagery of "pieces of memories we left behind" burning away suggests a painful process of letting go of the past and facing the consequences of one's actions. Overall, the lyrics of "Retribution" by Chamber delve into themes of longing, darkness, isolation, and the consequences of past decisions, painting a somber and introspective picture of inner turmoil and struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Longing for the past
Yearning for what once was


Pulled towards the dark
Drawn into shadows


No one's coming to save us
No one will rescue us


Recurring dreams take their vengeance
Repeated nightmares seek revenge


Ignored and forgotten
Neglected and abandoned


A fate met in chains that you chose
Chosen destiny chained


Nothing feels the same
Everything has changed


Tearing down what's left of Eden's gates
Destroying remnants of paradise


Some things you can't escape
Certain things are unavoidable


Paralyzed and numb
Unable to move, feeling nothing


the ache lives on in every breath I take
Pain lingers with each breath


As your life grows cold
As your vitality fades


I say a prayer for those too far gone
Offering a prayer for the irretrievable


I can't feel your touch
Unable to sense your presence


Eden opens up
Paradise reveals itself


Raining down
Pouring down


We all get what we deserve
We reap what we sow


Burning through pieces
Consuming remnants


of memories we left behind
Of past recollections




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christian Palmer Smith, Jacob Alexander Lilly, Marcus Gabriel Manuel, Patrick Henry Dierig, Taylor Ridlan Carpenter

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@andrewmoffatt1059

Chamber....Just know that some lanky, divorced, office job working twat in the UK, in a town nobody has ever heard of... Listens to you daily. I think I could bet money on me being one of your top listeners on Spotify. You are absolute kings at what you do.

@daughtersjean

Nashville has been one of the cities to run the scene for awhile, love to see it hasn’t died! Shoutout from Oklahoma! Love the album!🔥

@Anton_Glz

Just finished listening to the album. It just kicks your ass from start to finish.
Worth it.

@adam_christopher

Doesn’t get any better than this. The drummer is an absolute unit. Incredible album

@ThatShitGood

That opening melt my face

@davidf6886

The drummer reminds me of a young Mario Duplantier 😂 And this song and the album are killer by the way 🤌🏻

@russdennis7026

KILLIN IT!!!

@Anosmyk

Finally got the Hanging Moon feel back and I AM HERE FOR IT.

@svencoles3628

Love my city and this band so much.

@markservilio2357

Great song and video. Love that nod to Car Bomb at the end there too

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