Peter Litwin also recorded albums and singles for other bands such as Daddy Hote Box in 1989/1990, which they were also featured on the Teriyaki Asthma Vols. I-V grunge compilation. And Softy in 1994-1998 and finally Plaster in 2009. The band still tours around the pacfic northwest area, the last concert being on February 28th, of 2020 in Seattle.
Hole in the Sky
Coffin Break Lyrics
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I'm seeing nowhere through the eyes of a lie
I'm getting closer to the end of the line
I'm living easy where the sun doesn't shine
I'm living in a room without any view
I'm living free because the rents never due
The synonyms of all the things that Ive said
Hole in the sky, take me to heaven
Window in time, through it I fly
Ive seen the stars disappear in the sun
The shootings easy if you've got the right gun
And even though I'm sitting waiting for mars
I don't believe theres any future in cause
Hole in the sky, take me to heaven
Window in time, through it I fly
Yeah
Ive watched the dogs of war enjoying their feast
Ive seen the western world go down in the east
The food of love became the greed of our time
But now I'm living on the profits of pride
The lyrics of Coffin Break’s “Hole in the Sky” are a deep commentary on life and society in general, where the lead singer is misunderstood, disillusioned by society and is seeking an escape through a hole in the sky. The song starts with the singer looking through a hole in the sky, where he sees nothing but deceit and lies that have clouded his vision. He is counting his days and is slowly approaching the end of the line. However, he is least bothered about his state and is comfortable living in a room without a view, where he is free to do whatever he wants.
The second verse of the song focuses on the lead singer’s thoughts that are filled with riddles, where the synonyms of everything he says are built in his head. Coffin Break brings out the stark contrast between what society calls reality and how the lead singer perceives it. He sees society for what it really is, and he is aware that there is no future in a society that has accepted that greed is the normal state of being. He is disillusioned with humanity, and he does not believe that there is a future for humanity, like waiting for Mars to come closer.
In the chorus of the song, the lead singer expresses his desire to escape through the hole in the sky or the window of time. The song highlights the dark side of society, where there is room for only a chosen few, and the rest are left to wallow in the mud. Coffin Break has masterfully captured the frustration and emotions of a person who is disillusioned with society and is seeking escape, making for a thought-provoking song that forces the listener to question life on a fundamental level.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking through a hole in the sky
I am peering out at the world through a limited perspective
I'm seeing nowhere through the eyes of a lie
I am unable to discern a truthful portrayal of reality
I'm getting closer to the end of the line
I am approaching the inevitable conclusion of my journey
I'm living easy where the sun doesn't shine
I reside in a location devoid of happiness or success
I'm living in a room without any view
I exist in a space without an outlook on life
I'm living free because the rents never due
I am unburdened by financial obligations
The synonyms of all the things that Ive said
The words I have spoken are interchangeable with one another
Are just the riddles that are built in my head
The meanings behind my words are either unclear or undefined
Hole in the sky, take me to heaven
I wish to be transported to a better place and time
Window in time, through it I fly
I imagine a portal to a different era or reality
Ive seen the stars disappear in the sun
I have watched bright spots fade into nothingness
The shootings easy if you've got the right gun
Violence is only a matter of access to the proper tools
And even though I'm sitting waiting for mars
Even with my hopes set high, progress is slow and uncertain
I don't believe theres any future in cause
I do not have faith in the power of activism or a united effort
Ive watched the dogs of war enjoying their feast
I have observed destructive forces thrive in times of chaos
Ive seen the western world go down in the east
I have witnessed the decline of the supposedly superior western civilization
The food of love became the greed of our time
Our society shifted from valuing kindness to valuing selfish accumulation
But now I'm living on the profits of pride
I am benefiting financially from my own ego or self-importance
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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