Hearts Of Stone
Chuck Ragan Lyrics
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With one eye closed so tight
Slipping backwards
Falling prey to plastic eyes
So hard to walk straight
For the style has made you sway
In every cabaret
Open your eyes; you are standing empty and cold
Open your mouth if your voice can never be sold
Burn the bridge down
Take the long road into town
Where all the bastards
And the witches mark their ground
In the corners
Where the lost souls have been found
There lies a purpose
Before yourself dead in the ground
Open your eyes; you are standing empty and cold
Open your mouth if your voice can never be sold
I only know hearts made of stone rarely sail far
And may never reach home
And so is the cost to live dead ands lost
Searching the stars to find which is ours
Chuck Ragan's song Hearts Of Stone is a reflection on the difficulty of navigating through a world that is defined by a culture of consumerism and superficiality. The song highlights how hard it is to maintain our individuality and to stay grounded when we are bombarded by superficial values and the overwhelming pressure to conform. In the first verse, Ragan asks how one can get things right when we are blinded by the false and artificial values that are held in high esteem. He suggests that we are always slipping backwards and falling prey to the plastic eyes that surround us, making it hard to walk straight.
In the chorus, he urges us to open our eyes and mouths to the truth that surrounds us. He asks us to be truthful, authentic and not to sell ourselves out to the materialistic trappings of the world. In the second verse, Ragan asks us to take the road less traveled and burn the bridges that lead us to our suffering. He suggests that we should find a purpose for our lives and not be lost in a sea of consumerism and superficiality. The bridge signifies the connection between the past and the future, and in this song, it represents the link between our old selves that were molded by societal pressures and the new people that we want to become, free from those forces.
Ultimately, the song highlights the importance of living a genuine life and not being swayed by the fickle standards of culture. It urges us to value ourselves in spite of any detours that may come along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you get right?
How do you find your way to righteousness?
With one eye closed so tight
With blind faith and ignorance
Slipping backwards
Falling back into old ways and bad habits
Falling prey to plastic eyes
Being deceived by superficial and materialistic values
So hard to walk straight
It's difficult to stay on the right path in life
For the style has made you sway
Being influenced by popular trends and losing one's self in the process
In every cabaret
In every place where one is tempted to indulge in pleasure-seeking behaviors
On every strip that bears your name
In every place where one is known and recognized for their reputation or status
Open your eyes; you are standing empty and cold
Realize that you are lacking purpose and fulfillment, and need to make changes in your life
Open your mouth if your voice can never be sold
Speak up for what you believe in, even if it may not be profitable or popular
Burn the bridge down
Destroy what ties you to negative influences and people from the past
Take the long road into town
Choose the harder, but more worthwhile path to achieve your goals
Where all the bastards
Where all the outcasts and misfits gather
And the witches mark their ground
Where those who are vilified and misunderstood find a sense of belonging
In the corners
In the overlooked and neglected places
Where the lost souls have been found
Where those who have strayed from their path can rediscover themselves
There lies a purpose
There is meaning and direction to be found
Before yourself dead in the ground
Before it's too late and you die without fulfilling your potential
I only know hearts made of stone rarely sail far
People who lack empathy and compassion will struggle to succeed in life
And may never reach home
And may never find their true place in the world
And so is the cost to live dead and lost
The price of living a shallow and unfulfilling life is feeling spiritually dead and aimless
Searching the stars to find which is ours
Trying to find our purpose in life and where we fit in the world
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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How do you get right
With one eye closed so tight
Slipping backwards, falling prey to plastic eyes?
So hard to walk straight
For the style has made you sway
And every cavalry on every strip that bears your name.
Open your eyes, you are standing empty and cold.
Open your mouth if you voice can never be sold.
Burn the bridge down.
Take the long road into town.
Where all the bastards and all the witches mark their ground.
Open your eyes, you are standing empty and cold.
Open your mouth if you voice can never be sold.
I only know that hearts made of stone
Will rarely sail far and may never reach home.
So is a cost to live dead and lost
Searching the stars to find which is ours.
Well in the corners where all the lost souls have been found
Lies a purpose before yourself dead in the groun