Andy Leo: Vocals
Brandon Hoover: Guitar
Hayden Tree: Bass
Jeeves Avalos: Drums
Brent Taddie (Drums) left the band in 2022 and Jeeves joined shortly after
Oh Catastrophe
Crown the Empire Lyrics
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Now where have you been
I've searched for you so desperately
Inside of this pen
You're the answer I've needed
But the question I've feared
I know light is your mother
But darkness I fear
Just waiting to crawl
It's way back to the surface
Like an infected scar
I fear balance is over
The balance is gone
Please somebody save us
Please somebody come
Oh catastrophe
Leave me to fade out the light
And uncage the night
The song "Oh Catastrophe" by Crown the Empire begins with the singer addressing the concept of catastrophe as a personified entity. The singer seems to have been desperately searching for it, possibly for the chaos and excitement that come with it. The catastrophe is described as the answer to a question that the singer has been afraid to ask. The lyrics suggest that the catastrophe is a necessary force, but also one that carries darkness within it. This darkness is described as something that silently waits to crawl to the surface like an infected scar. The singer seems to have a fear that the balance between light and dark will be lost altogether.
The chorus of the song has the singer begging for someone to come and save them from the catastrophe that seems to be looming. They plead with someone to leave them to fade out the light and "uncage the night". This indicates a desire to let go of control and surrender to the chaos that comes with the night.
Overall, the song appears to be about the desire for chaos and excitement, but also the fear of losing control completely. The catastrophe is seen as a necessary force, but one that must be tempered and controlled.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh sweet catastrophe
The singer is addressing the idea of catastrophe, which they view as being sweet.
Now where have you been
The singer is wondering why catastrophe has not shown up before now.
I've searched for you so desperately
The singer has been actively looking for catastrophe because they believe it holds the answer they have been looking for.
Inside of this pen
The artist feels confined or trapped, and views catastrophe as a way to break free.
You're the answer I've needed
The artist believes that catastrophe holds the key to solving a problem they have been struggling with.
But the question I've feared
The singer is aware that embracing catastrophe comes with a risk or a downside they are afraid to face.
I know light is your mother
The singer acknowledges that catastrophe is born out of something positive (light), but also recognizes its potentially destructive nature.
But darkness I fear
Despite understanding the source of catastrophe, the artist is still afraid of its negative effects.
Sits inside of you silently
The potentially dangerous aspect of catastrophe is hidden or dormant.
Just waiting to crawl
The artist senses that catastrophe is poised to strike at any moment.
It's way back to the surface
The singer hints that catastrophe has happened before and will happen again.
Like an infected scar
The aftermath of catastrophe feels like a wound that refuses to heal.
I fear balance is over
The singer believes that the world is no longer in a state of equilibrium and that catastrophe has disrupted the balance.
The balance is gone
The singer is convinced that the effects of catastrophe are permanent and have changed the world in a significant way.
Please somebody save us
The singer is pleading for help from anyone who can stop or mitigate the effects of catastrophe.
Please somebody come
The artist is desperate for assistance in the face of an overwhelming situation.
Oh catastrophe
The artist once again addresses the idea of catastrophe, this time in a more urgent tone.
Leave me to fade out the light
The singer is willing to give up the good aspects of life (light) if it means avoiding the negative impact of catastrophe.
And uncage the night
The singer wants to break free from the constraints they feel and embrace the chaos that may come with catastrophe.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRENDAN KYLE BARONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pcectrljager7655
"Girl- Do you ever wish you can chose who you fell in love with?
Boy- What do you mean?
Girl-Having control over it, being able to choose a soul mate
that’s more convenient for your side? Not having to lie or,
live with the burden of a forbidden love?
Boy-It doesn’t matter, Because even if i had to choose,
I’d still choose you.
Girl-I’m glad you still would of chosen me
Boy-I’m glad I didn’t get to choose, if I had chosen,
it would have been just anther thing I wanted,
But it’s not about what I want, it’s about what I need,
and what i need, is you.
Girl-I’m just so scared your gonna leave me.
Boy-I won’t, I’d rather die than leave you,
and nothings gonna keep us apart,
not even the end of the world."
@cole_pain9585
I felt my heart rate begin... to...
Choke out the fucking noise like I was cursed
It felt like storms were directly overhead
And where I went it poured
And in a flash came the flood
That washed over my eyes
Now I could see inside the room of the blind
I lost myself inside
And as I fell into the black I left my past to die
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
And watch the stars fall down
You'll put your head in my arms as we wonder
Is there anything we could have done
Why not try starting revolution,
And in the morning find a new sunrise?
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
And watch the stars fall down
As our world ignites
What will we do? Will we sit back and watch
I'm sick of apathy dictating how I think and how I
Talk, I'd like to know as I lay down to die
I still control the way I think, before they make up my mind
As I gaze up towards the sky
I feel lost in the world of the blinding lights
We all hope to reach these heights
But we're all so afraid of the fall
No one will take the fall
We're all so comfortable with living in our sheltered holes
No one will take the fall
But if we try to we could all change the world
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
And watch the stars fall down
You'll put your head in my arms as we wonder
Is there anything we could have done
Why not try starting revolution
And in the morning find a new sunrise
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
And watch the stars fall down
As our world ignites
We are gathered here today as brothers and sisters not bound by fate, but by the understanding that our survival lies only in harmony.
We have only one life to live
And then we're cast in to the night,
Will you carry the torch and be the keeper of the light?
Or will you let darkness fall?
Or will you let darkness fall!?
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
Tonight we'll sail to the edge of the world
And watch the stars fall down
You'll put your head in my arms as we wonder
Is there anything
Is there
@CrownTheEmpire
Actually we wrote the story for the music video basing it off of Romeo and Juliet! What's funny is we had no idea Twilight was coming out and that we would be releasing it the day before haha :)
@madeleineframe735
I'm sorry. Are you telling me that THIS COMMENT from THIS CHANNEL has been here for 7 years and there's no likes or replies? Or is my youtube just tripping?
@theemptytrashcan5341
@Madeleine Frame this comment, after 8 years still has very little likes and only your reply, it’s surprising to see that the creators of this amazing work only has this for their comment
@alexzimmerman8521
This is really that old!? Wow.
@redhead1727
I'm also shocked guys coz I just realized damn
@Henrique-nt2vx
@Madeleine Frame nine years. Only four comments
@jeffforlife1590
I love how through out the entire video Andy's sitting in the chair but he looks like he's about to jump out and hit you through the camera because he's so emotionally distressed. An I just love this so much
@jinxxandava8489
yes. ❤
-Jinxx
@cptn_jptr
I just love the part they're talking... and he says: "I'd rather die than leave you, and nothing's gonna keep us apart, not even the end of the world..."
@amandafrederick2413
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