Meltdown
Devin Wild & Sub Zero Project Lyrics
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Egyptian
Born to run
Every turn brought us back to bridges that we burned
To bridges that we burned
Loaded guns, we come undone
Tell me why do we just never learn
Oh yeah, we are sky high
We are soaring into the night
We light up, alive
Let′s pretend we never happened
Let's just say that we're the lucky ones
′Cause tonight we′ll make it endless
We light up, alive
Oh yeah, we are sky high
We are soaring into the night
We light up, alive
The lyrics of Devin Wild & Sub Zero Project’s song Meltdown are a reflection on the cyclical nature of life, specifically regarding how people often repeat their mistakes despite acknowledging the consequences of their actions. The opening lines, “Born to run/Every turn brought us back to bridges that we burned/To bridges that we burned” suggest a sense of futility in trying to escape the past. Loaded guns and the phrase “we come undone” imply a destructive force that is a consequence of this repetitive behavior. The chorus, with the repetition of “we are sky high” and “we light up, alive” describes a moment of exhilaration, perhaps an escape from reality, that people resort to in order to forget their mistakes.
Moreover, the lyrics suggest a sense of regret towards actions that could have been avoided. The line “Tell me why do we just never learn” highlights the frustration of the singer towards their inability to overcome their behavior, while the lines “Let's pretend we never happened/ Let's just say that we're the lucky ones” show desire to hide the truth of reality, perhaps in order to justify their actions. The repeated phrase “we light up, alive” is also a reminder of the euphoric feeling of indulging in one's vices, creating an escape from the harsh reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Born to run
We were destined to keep moving forward and never stay in one place.
Every turn brought us back to bridges that we burned
No matter which direction we chose, we always ended up facing the consequences of our past mistakes.
To bridges that we burned
We left behind relationships and connections that we damaged and now we are paying the price.
Loaded guns, we come undone
We have created dangerous situations for ourselves and we are now spiraling out of control.
Tell me why do we just never learn
Despite experiencing the negative outcomes of our actions, we continue to repeat the same mistakes without gaining any wisdom or insight.
′Cause we don't wanna learn
We are stubborn and refuse to accept the truth and learn from our mistakes.
Oh yeah, we are sky high
We feel invincible and untouchable, as if nothing could bring us down.
We are soaring into the night
We are taking risks and living recklessly, with no regard for potential consequences.
We light up, alive
Our carefree lifestyle makes us feel fully alive and vibrant in the present moment.
Let′s pretend we never happened
We wish we could erase our past mistakes and start fresh, without the weight of our past actions haunting us.
Let's just say that we're the lucky ones
Despite our past failures and reckless behavior, we feel fortunate to still be alive and free.
′Cause tonight we′ll make it endless
We are determined to live in the moment and make the most of our carefree lifestyle, regardless of potential future consequences.
We light up, alive
Our actions and choices make us feel fully alive, even if they are not necessarily safe or wise.
Writer(s): Paul Asbell
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@QU1N777
Still Listen to this track driving to work... Get's me so pumped for the day!!
@mocalzkrkonos1793
SAME, GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME <3
@chromepker
You know... for 3 kids who all look 16, they made a damn insanely good track. Good job guys!
@stndby6291
Look how big they are now..
@davynatorz
I thought the day would never come. The day I got goosebumps from a Hardstyle track again. LOVE THIS!
@davynatorz
Don't see them as often as a few years ago. Cyber does a great job aswell for giving me the goosebumps
@nvbombsquad3620
DavyNator tbh every cyber track gives me goosebumps ...hardstyle or non hardstyle doesn't matter
@TReZxDrEaMz
Raw and euphoric fused together, amazing!
@FineTunerDJ
Hardstyle is indeed amazing ye
@CourtesyPhone
just sounds like hardstyle!