Guns of Summer
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics
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I don't need to go
You're better off without the misunderstanding
If I am displeasing, then leave me
a reason to what I want
Would I truly care if the truth would mean nothing?
Oh, have you been that crazy
Oh, my final call
No one will save us
You think that somebody cares
why the water is rising up?
Let the cleansing begin
Mother will they ever thank you?
Instead we hide behind these foolish lies
The teachers have told us otherwise
Cold as winter's guns of summer
Boy, watch them run
Summer is willing to breathe in the sun
This is your last chance, will you get out?
But in my turning towards the new
it is regarded in this old way
Will we face the truth or suffer again?
Now we have to break in the shower of souls
Rain down fire, burn us all!
No one will save us
Do you think that somebody cares
why the water is rising up?
Let the cleansing begin
Mother will they ever thank you?
Instead we hide behind these foolish lies
The teachers have told us other wise
Cold as winter's guns of summer
Boy, watch him run
Summer's willing to breathe in the sun
This is your last chance, will you get out?
Cold as winter's guns of summer
Boy, watch them run
Summer is willing to breathe in the sun
This is your last chance, will you give and run?
Summer is willing to breathe in the sun
This is your last chance, this is your last chance
(Cold as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you give?
(Cold as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you?
(Cold, cold) This is your last chance, will you give?
(as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you?
The lyrics of Coheed and Cambria's song "Guns of Summer" are complex and abstract. The song begins with a plea to be kept by someone, despite not needing to go. The singer questions their own importance and whether or not the truth really matters. The chorus implies that there is no one who will save humanity from its own self-destruction, with no one caring about why the water is rising. The lyrics continue with a call to action, to face the truth and not suffer again. The song ends on a repetitive phrase, begging the listener to give in and take their last chance at survival, as winter's guns point towards them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Guns of Summer" explore themes of apathy, denial, and the consequences of ignoring the truth. The metaphor of winter's guns as a threat of impending doom is juxtaposed with the willingness of summer to breathe in new life, encapsulating the struggle between death and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
If this is my last chance, keep me
I'm afraid that this might be my only opportunity, so please don't let me go.
I don't need to go
I don't want to leave, I'd rather stay here.
You're better off without the misunderstanding
It's better if we're both clear about where we stand and avoid any confusion.
If I am displeasing, then leave me
If I'm not to your liking, please just end things now rather than drag it out.
a reason to what I want
I need some justification for what I desire and why it's important to me.
Would I truly care if the truth would mean nothing?
If knowing the truth wouldn't change anything, would it even matter to me?
Oh, have you been that crazy
Have you ever felt as wild and reckless as I have?
or will the curtains save me?
Maybe if I hide behind these curtains, it will shield me from the unknown.
Oh, my final call
This is the last opportunity I have to make a decision.
No one will save us
We're on our own, and nobody can rescue us from our predicament.
You think that somebody cares
Do you honestly believe that someone is concerned about us or our suffering?
why the water is rising up?
Why is this happening to us, and what can we do to stop it?
Let the cleansing begin
We need to start over and purge ourselves of our past mistakes.
Mother will they ever thank you?
Even if we succeed, will they ever appreciate what we've done for them?
Instead we hide behind these foolish lies
We're not being honest with ourselves or each other, and it's only making things worse.
The teachers have told us otherwise
We've been taught the wrong lessons in life, and it's time to unlearn them.
Cold as winter's guns of summer
Even in the hottest season, things can turn cold and dangerous like a winter's gun.
Boy, watch them run
People will flee from danger, but some will be brave enough to face it head-on.
Summer is willing to breathe in the sun
Even in dark times, there's still hope for a better tomorrow.
This is your last chance, will you get out?
This is our last opportunity to escape before it's too late, so will we take it or not?
But in my turning towards the new
As I embrace change and move on from the past,
it is regarded in this old way
I'm still being judged by my past actions and mistakes.
Will we face the truth or suffer again?
Do we have the courage to confront our failures and learn from them, or will we repeat the same mistakes?
Now we have to break in the shower of souls
We need to find a way to survive amidst the chaos of everyone and everything around us.
Rain down fire, burn us all!
At this point, we're willing to suffer any amount of pain or punishment if it means we can finally be free.
(Cold as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you give?
Things are getting colder and harsher every day, and we only have one more opportunity to make things right.
(Cold as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you?
Time is running out, and we need to make a decision quickly.
(Cold, cold) This is your last chance, will you give?
The situation is dire, and we're running out of options.
(as winter's guns) This is your last chance, will you?
We're in the middle of a harsh winter, and we only have one final chance to succeed.
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Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ, TRAVIS STEVER
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