Signals
D.R.A.M. Lyrics
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Even when my heads up in the clouds
And we won't believe these revelations
For an honest sign of hope
All the time I'm thinking you'd
Leave us awakened
But by now I should've known
These signal fires
Burn all the way around the atlas
And I still don't know how
You never see the flames
You never see the flames
(You never see the flames)
(You never see the flames)
I know it's still too hard to see
With raining ashes, skies of grey
And all these battle scars left this empty heart
Like endless deserts in the wind
All the time I'm thinking you'd
Leave us awakened
But by now I should've known
You wouldn't stay
These signal fires
Burn all the way around the atlas
I still don't know how
You never see the flames
You never see the flames
(You never see the flames)
In these lyrics, D.R.A.M. reflects on a situation where something important or significant seemed obvious to him, even when he was not fully present or focused. The line "Even when my heads up in the clouds" suggests that he may have been distracted or not fully engaged in the situation.
However, despite this obviousness, he expresses disbelief that others are not seeing the same revelations or signs of hope. He acknowledges that these signals are honest and genuine, but others seem to be blind to them or not willing to believe in them.
D.R.A.M. then shifts his focus to a specific person or situation where he had hoped for awakening or change, but realizes that his expectations were misplaced. He admits that he should have known that this person would not stay or live up to his hopes and expectations.
The repeated mention of "signal fires" represents the attempts to communicate or send out messages or signs. These fires burn all around the atlas, symbolizing the widespread efforts to reach out and make these signals visible. However, D.R.A.M. expresses frustration and confusion as to why others fail to see or understand these signals, represented by the flames.
The repeated line "You never see the flames" emphasizes the disappointment and frustration D.R.A.M. feels towards those who fail to recognize or acknowledge the signs that are so apparent to him. He compares this lack of awareness to "raining ashes, skies of grey," suggesting a sense of despair and heaviness surrounding the situation. The battle scars mentioned in the lyrics further denote the emotional toll of the situation, leaving his heart empty like an endless desert in the wind.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and frustration towards the lack of awareness and understanding from others. D.R.A.M. expresses his disappointment at the disconnect between what is obvious and significant to him and what others seem to perceive.
Line by Line Meaning
It never seemed to be so obvious
The truth or the situation was not clear or noticeable
Even when my heads up in the clouds
Even when I am daydreaming or not paying attention
And we won't believe these revelations
We refuse to accept or trust these newfound truths
For an honest sign of hope
In search of a genuine indication of optimism
All the time I'm thinking you'd
Throughout the entire duration, I believed that you would
Leave us awakened
Depart from us, leaving us enlightened or awakened to reality
But by now I should've known
However, at this point, I should have realized or anticipated
You wouldn't stay
You would not remain or stick around
These signal fires
These indicated sources of communication or call for help
Burn all the way around the atlas
Are present and active all throughout the world
And I still don't know how
And I am still unaware or uncertain of how
You never see the flames
You never recognize or acknowledge the intensity or significance
I know it's still too hard to see
I understand that it is still difficult to perceive
With raining ashes, skies of grey
Amidst falling ashes and gloomy skies
And all these battle scars left this empty heart
And the result of all these conflicts and injuries is this emotionally vacant heart
Like endless deserts in the wind
Similar to barren or vast deserts being carried away by the wind
You never see the flames
You never notice the passionate or fervent emotions
(You never see the flames)
(You never see the passion or intensity)
(You never see the flames)
(You never witness the fervor or intensity)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joachim Speidel, Stuart Brooks, Thomas Roche
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