Apocalypse
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics
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Filming helicopters crashing in the ocean from way above
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye
Kisses on the foreheads of the lovers wrapped in your arms
You've been hiding them in hollowed out pianos left in the dark
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye
Your lips, my lips, apocalypse
Your lips, my lips, apocalypse
Go and sneak us through the rivers, flood is rising up on your knees, oh please
Come out and haunt me, I know you want me
Come out and haunt me
Sharing all your secrets with each other since you were kids
Sleeping soundly with the locket that she gave you clutched in your fist
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye
You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye
Ooh-oh, when you're all alone, I will reach for you
When you're feeling low, I will be there, too
The song "Apocalypse" by Cigarettes After Sex is a deeply emotional love song that speaks to the intensity of love amidst a world that seems like it's falling apart. The opening lines "You leapt from crumbling bridges watching cityscapes turn to dust/Filming helicopters crashing in the ocean from way above," refer to someone who is an observer in a world that is falling apart. However, this person is not just any ordinary observer; they are someone who is actively documenting what's happening.
The chorus features the repeated lines "Got the music in you baby, tell me why/You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye." The music referred to is a metaphor for love and the feeling of being alive. The imagery of being "locked in here forever" suggests feeling trapped or stuck, but the love that persists is a guiding light amidst it all.
The final lines of the song, "Ooh-oh, when you're all alone, I will reach for you/When you're feeling low, I will be there, too," speak to a deep commitment to love despite the world around them. It's the promise of being present and holding onto each other amidst a tumultuous world.
Line by Line Meaning
You leapt from crumbling bridges watching cityscapes turn to dust
You took daring risks and watched as the world crumbled before your eyes.
Filming helicopters crashing in the ocean from way above
You observed destruction from a safe distance and documented it for posterity.
Got the music in you baby, tell me why
You have an undeniable talent for music, and I want to know why.
You've been locked in here forever and you just can't say goodbye
You've been trapped in this life for so long that you can't imagine leaving it.
Kisses on the foreheads of the lovers wrapped in your arms
You show affection to those in your care and hold them fast.
You've been hiding them in hollowed out pianos left in the dark
You shelter your loved ones in hiding places, hoping they will never be found.
Your lips, my lips, apocalypse
Our kiss is a powerful, apocalyptic event that changes everything.
Go and sneak us through the rivers, flood is rising up on your knees, oh please
We must move through danger to be together, the waters of destruction threatening to overwhelm us.
Come out and haunt me, I know you want me
You want to be close to me, and your presence stays with me even when you're not physically here.
Sharing all your secrets with each other since you were kids
You have the closest connection possible with someone, having shared every secret since childhood.
Sleeping soundly with the locket that she gave you clutched in your fist
You cherish the memory of a loved one who gave you a precious keepsake, clinging to it as you sleep.
Ooh-oh, when you're all alone, I will reach for you
You can count on me to be there for you when you're feeling lonely.
When you're feeling low, I will be there, too
Even when you're not feeling your best, I will still be there to offer support.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Greg discussed the beauty and danger that comes with letting go of fear and fully indulging in any relationship on his 2017 interview Coup de Main:
“You go into love, and you’re pretty much going to get hurt at some point, it’s just kind of the way it is. Read Full BioIn “Apocalypse,” Greg acknowledges the pain his new lover has suffered in her past relationships. He’s urging her to let go of heartbreak and the fear of feeling let down, and to embrace the highs and lows of this new relationship.
Greg discussed the beauty and danger that comes with letting go of fear and fully indulging in any relationship on his 2017 interview Coup de Main:
“You go into love, and you’re pretty much going to get hurt at some point, it’s just kind of the way it is. But if admitting that the person is worth it, that they’re worth the pain, they’re worth the trouble and it doesn’t matter because you juts want them, and anything else that comes after that is another side? I really believe in that.“
"What the song is about is sort of vague and strange. It kinda involves some girls I dated in my hometown- based on how they were really imaginative and they wanted to travel and see the world but they were trapped in the city. They were sort of aimless as well. It’s sort of a love letter to them."
just for fun
It's my first time hearing this song, and it feels like
dancing under the moonlight with someone you love,
being barefoot,
the golden hour
putting your hand out of the car's window with the wind,
dancing with yourself being drunk without having drink alcohol
Staring at the ceiling for hours,
Nostalgia of summer's holidays
Falling asleep slowly
Feeling home
Feeling in the arms of the person you love
Driving during the night
Laying on the road when it's raining
I love this song
It's beautiful
Sandcastle
APOCALYPSE (Lyrics)
You leapt from crumbling bridges
Watching cityscapes turn to dust
Filming helicopters crashing
In the ocean from way above
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Kisses on the foreheads of the lovers
Wrapped in your arms
You've been hiding them in hollowed out pianos
Left in the dark
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse
Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse
Go and sneak us through the rivers
Flood is rising up on your knees
Oh, please
Come out and haunt me
I know you want me
Come out and haunt me
Sharing all your secrets with each other
Since you were kids
Sleeping soundly with the locket that she gave you
Clutched in your fist
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Ooh, oh
When you're all alone
I'll reach for you
When you're feelin' low
I'll be there too
Jordan
Lyrics:
You leapt from crumbling bridges
Watching cityscapes
Turn to dust
Filming helicopters crashing
In the ocean
From way above
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Kisses on the foreheads
Of the lovers
Wrapped in your arms
You've been hiding them
In hollowed out pianos
Left in the dark
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse
Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse
Go and sneak us through the rivers
Flood is rising up on your knees
Oh, please
Come out and haunt me
I know you want me
Come out and haunt me
Sharing all your secrets
With each other
Since you were kids
Sleeping soundly with the locket
That she gave you
Clutched in your fist
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye
Oh, when you're all alone
I will reach for you
When you're feeling low
I will be there too
Martin Princess
Dziś 17.05.2023
Godzina 1:07
To mój pierwszy komentarz na YT.
To też mój pierwszy odsłuch tego kawałka.
Bardzo dużo emocji, wywołał w moim wewnętrznym świecie.
Za oknem deszcz puka w szybę,
ciemność wokół mnie, czasem myślę, czy gdzieś nie zgubiłem się.
Dom mój prawdziwy daleko, w myślach widzę go, już tam nie wrócę, nie to samo tło.
Obok mnie mój 2 letni syn po udarze, pamiętaj tata dobra drogę Ci wskaże, zawsze pomoże i Twój braciszek też, masz nas już o tym wiesz.
Będę walczył o Twoją sprawność i za każdy uśmiech Twój, by był on też i mój.
Będę tu dla was na zawsze, a Ty mamo moich dzieci, myśl o nas i pamiętaj. Czas ucieka nam przez palce, ja sam w tej nierównej walce. Jednak życzę wam ludzie zdrowia, szczęścia, miłości, spokoju, opanowania i zrozumienia. Każdy z nas kto kocha, w jakiś sposób to życie docenia, zacznij w siebie wierzyć, a wokół Ciebie wiele się pozmienia.
SpankeyDawg
My girlfriend broke up with me recently. This was one of her favorite songs, I cry every time I listen to it. I loved her more than anything in the world, she was the light of my day. But if it weren't for me I feel like we would still be together. I think maybe I was just to much for her, she had her own problems and it probably didn't help that I'm an emotional person. Because I was always afraid of losing her, so I would bring that down on her. And I just wish I could try again. But all I can do now is cry and this song really helps. And L. B. if your reading this I just want to say that I miss you and I love you - D. E.
Edit: we've started talking again, and even though we're not dating she's still in my life and that's enough for me. so I would say that I'm starting to get better. starting to find other things I enjoy. - 2/27/22
Edit: Damn if you guys keep liking this comment she might see it, she listens to this song. Idk if it would be a good or bad thing. - 5/4/22
Edit: It's been awhile now, so I just wanted to give another update. Me and her have stopped talking completely since 4 months ago, but I'm doing a lot better. I've pretty much moved on, but there will always be a special place in my heart for her. I think I might be ready to find someone else but I'm not completely sure, I guess it just depends on if the right person comes along. - 8/8/22
Edit: @zomelo is being disrespectful.
Ozymandias ➊
A message to the future generations. Don't let this song die.
SaintG a.k.a. MC益生菌
How could it
Haginesh
I got you
Demersuss
wanna see people coming back to this comment in a few years
Fury_RedFox
its impossible
funguy
Got you 🤝🙂🥺❤️
A S
I'm 21, never been in a relationship, never kissed or hug someone and I'm afraid I will die alone. But this song helps a little, it gives me a tiny amount of strength to carry on with my life. And maybe someday, will go back here to tell you that I've found someone. But now I must go to sleep, goodnight y'all, I hope you have the best life.
Cystis
Hope u find someone who’s better for u 🙏night
Cystis
And u will one day
Hebah Marza
comes late, better than never! trust god timing...