The Sound
Daniel Bashta Lyrics
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Darkness do you fear me, do you fear me, are you trembling?
Hell can you hear me, can you hear me, are you listening?
Darkness do you fear me, do you fear me, are you trembling?
This is the sound of a generation rising up
This is the sound of a generation from the dust it's rising up
Hell has no hold on me, chains undone so suddenly
Hell has no hold on me, with this boldness demons flee
Hell can you hear me, can you hear me, are you listening?
Darkness do you fear me, do you fear me, are you trembling?
This is the sound of a generation rising up
This is the sound of a generation from the dust it's rising up
In Daniel Bashta's song "The Sound," the lyrics portray a sense of authority and triumph over darkness and evil. The opening lines demonstrate a call to these malevolent entities, asking if they are listening and if they fear. It appears to be a bold statement to those who may doubt that the singer, or the audience, have any power over such abstract and frightening concepts. However, this strong tone is quickly transformed into one of victory as the chorus begins to repeat, "This is the sound of a generation rising up / ... from the dust it's rising up." The message is clear: despite any prior struggle or despair, there is a strength surging within this generation that cannot be ignored.
The bridge further exemplifies this sense of power by claiming, "Hell has no hold on me, chains undone so suddenly / Hell has no hold on me, with this boldness demons flee." Through the proclamation that these entities have no control over the singer, and that with boldness even demons flee, the message becomes one of freedom and strength. The song seems to be aimed not only at a generation, but at anyone who may feel powerless or trapped by darkness. The final repetition of the chorus is a crescendo of participants who claim their place in this rising sound of victory.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell can you hear me, can you hear me, are you listening?
Calling out to the forces of evil, asking if they are paying attention
Darkness do you fear me, do you fear me, are you trembling?
Challenging the darkness, asking if it is afraid of the power of goodness and light
This is the sound of a generation rising up
A call to action for young people to wake up and fight for what they believe in
This is the sound of a generation from the dust it's rising up
A description of a new generation emerging from the wreckage of the past, full of hope and determination
Hell has no hold on me, chains undone so suddenly
Empowering oneself to break free from the grip of evil and negativity
Hell has no hold on me, with this boldness demons flee
Asserting confidence and strength to banish the demons and negative forces
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.