Writing songs and melodies comes natural to every musical human being but the difference is how well you mix the theory with the feeling, love and dedication which "degreed" have found the balance in. Recording the debut album is just the beginning... Putting “degreed” on the map and become a hard working, touring rock band is what follows!
Robin Ericsson - Sång / Bas
Mats Ericsson - Trummor
Micke Jansson - Keyboard
Jesper Adefelt - Gitarr / Sång
Daniel Johansson - Gitarr / Sång
ruins
Degreed Lyrics
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I walk in the ruins of my hometown
Walking the streets that I walked on,
When I was a child
Were did I go from here?
Mmm
But you're still beautiful to me
My old friend
Though you're falling apart
Put the pieces back together, cause I
I walk in the ruins of my hometown
I'm watching the stars
Did you ever notice the tears in my eyes, all the pain I kept it inside
Under lock and key, the shadow still remains
I hear them whisper
Though we're scattered, still not broken and I
I walk in the ruins of my hometown
I'm watching the stars
(And how they fade away)
When I stop for a while
The shadow still surround me
In the ruins of my hometown
We'll make it through
I'll stand by you
(I walk in the ruins of my hometown
I'm watching the stars)
I walk in the ruins of my hometown
I'm watching the stars
(And now they fade away)
With every step I take
I leave it all behind me
In the ruins of my hometown
(In the ruins - yeah)
In the ruins of my hometown
The lyrics to Degreed's song "Ruins" explore the idea of returning to one's hometown and realizing that things have changed dramatically. The singer walks through the streets and wonders where he went from here. The town that was once familiar and welcoming now lies in ruins, falling apart. Despite this, the old friend is still beautiful to him. The singer reflects on the tears and pain he kept inside, under lock and key. The shadow still remains, and he hears whispers. Though the people are scattered, they are still not broken. Through the ruins of his hometown, the singer walks, watching the stars fade away with every step he takes.
The song is a powerful ode to the past, and the idea of being able to move forward with the strength to stand by those that remain. The lyrics also touch on the vulnerability of our emotions and the need to remember those that we have left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk in the ruins of my hometown
I am physically walking through the remains of the town where I grew up that now looks like a ruin.
Walking the streets that I walked on, when I was a child
I am retracing the paths that I used to follow through these streets since my childhood.
Were did I go from here? Mmm
I am reflecting on the direction my life has taken since my childhood while I wander around.
But you're still beautiful to me, my old friend, though you're falling apart
Despite the physical decay of my hometown, I still find it beautiful and precious as it holds many memories and experiences of my past.
Put the pieces back together, cause I
I wish that all the broken pieces of my hometown could be reunited and restored as they once were, like a puzzle.
Did you ever notice the tears in my eyes, all the pain I kept it inside
Have you ever realized my emotional pain and sorrow that I concealed? My eyes blurred with tears which reflect the burdens I carry.
Under lock and key, the shadow still remains
Although I have tried to suppress my memories and emotions, the shadows of the past keep lingering in the back of my mind locked away deep inside.
I hear them whisper
The voices of the past keep on speaking quietly to me like secrets.
Though we're scattered, still not broken and I
Despite the state of physical decay of my hometown and my emotional turmoil, I am not shattered because the memories of my hometown are still alive and connected to me.
When I stop for a while, the shadow still surround me in the ruins of my hometown
Sometimes when I pause and reflect, the shadows of the past still linger around me, especially when I am in the ruins of my hometown.
We'll make it through, I'll stand by you
We will survive the ruins and the decay of our hometown together, and I will be there to support you through it all.
With every step I take, I leave it all behind me in the ruins of my hometown (in the ruins - yeah)
With every stride, I am leaving behind all the memories, conflicts, and struggles of my past in my hometown, and I am moving on towards my future.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mats Eriksson, Mikael Jansson, Robin Eriksson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brando Harris
Just watched you guys Live from Mike's crib lol. Amazing acoustic version of this song. I really love your music and feelings you put into your songs and sounds. Amazing job all of you!!! My new favorite band!
Rafael Chavarria
Great song, as usual with Degreed 🤘🏼
frazzmac5150
Just discovered your album. Absolutely fantastic stuff from beginning to end.
Melodic Rock Italy
"Modern and Classic" Melodic Rock Song at its best! Great as always!
laura gallcher
Adore this band so much..Great musicians and even better human beings.🖤🤘🖤
GAIN
Yea, totally agree with you on both parts 🤘
Nolwen Michaelis
It's a beautiful song,I love it very much,thank you for this song !
Voyagerxp
Saw them supporting Edens Curse in Stoke UK last night, very impressed and met Robin & Daniel, very nice guys.
harwi studio
love it !
Jay Curatolo
Song kills. Melody and hook for days.