They h… Read Full Bio ↴Dead Swans were a hardcore punk band from Brighton, England.
They have released two EPs, Southern Blue, in 2008, and It's Starting, in 2009. Their split with Architects was also released in 2008. In 2009, they released their first full length, Sleepwalkers. Release in 2012 "Anxiety and Everything Else". They split up the 30th of March 2013 after playing their last show in London.
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Dead Swans Lyrics
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I've lost my faith in all of mankind,
Out of the blue but so expected
It left them feeling so rejected.
Crying and screaming but still ignored.
Another father walks out the door.
Dreams erased and hopes forgotten.
So much pain.
"Those familiar feelings will disappear"
And that's what they always say
But for some it just gets worse.
This world is Hell and Heaven's a lie.
I've lost my faith in all of mankind,
Out of the blue but so expected
It left them feeling so rejected.
This world is a lie.
The first line of the song "This world is Hell and Heaven's a lie" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It suggests that the world we live in is chaotic and unkind, and that the idea of a paradise after our lives end is merely a false hope. The next line "I've lost my faith in all of mankind" speaks to a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with the actions of other people. The following two lines describe a sudden upheaval - something unexpected that leaves people feeling rejected and alone.
The second verse continues in this vein, describing people who are crying out for help and assistance, but their pleas are being ignored. The image of a father walking out the door suggests a broken family and a lack of stability. The line "Their happy faces have turned to stone" creates a vivid image of people who have been worn down by the hardships they face. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea that the world is a lie and that the singer has lost faith in all of humanity. The final line "This world is a lie" is a powerful summation of the despair and disillusionment that the song conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is Hell and Heaven's a lie.
The world we live in is full of suffering and there is no true heaven to look forward to.
I've lost my faith in all of mankind,
I have stopped trusting the goodness of people.
Out of the blue but so expected
Although the terrible things happening are not surprising, they still feel sudden and overwhelming.
It left them feeling so rejected.
The pain and abandonment has made people feel excluded and unwanted.
Crying and screaming but still ignored.
Despite the emotional outcries, no one is listening or offering help.
Another father walks out the door.
Another man abandons his family, leaving the children without a father figure.
Dreams erased and hopes forgotten.
As devastation continues to affect people, their aspirations and optimism are continually squashed.
Their happy faces have turned to stone.
People's joy and cheerfulness have been replaced with a cold, emotionless exterior.
So much pain.
The pain and sadness is overwhelming and pervasive.
"Those familiar feelings will disappear"
People may say that things will eventually get better and the pain will fade, but that is not always the case.
And that's what they always say
People often say empty phrases in an attempt to comfort others, but they don't always provide any genuine relief.
But for some it just gets worse.
Despite the well-intended words of others, some people continue to suffer and feel worse off than before.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.