Embers
Drive Thru Society Lyrics
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as children play unaware
silent enemies watch and listen quietly
to prepare the way for more despair
one more time down the slide
one more jump of the swings
I swear I won't let it take me
but the fire is falling fast
as my town turns to ash
outside this chain link fence I've built
to preserve myself
Now I see the embers flash
as my city turns to ash
Now we can't escape this mess we've made
by running away
no one saw it as it came this way
It crept in and began to decay
in this city that has lost itself
And abandoned Your Name
and succumbed to the flames
one more time down the slide
one more jump of the swings
I swear I won't let it take me
I swear I'll try hard to stay me
but the fire is falling fast
as my town turns to ash
outside this chain link fence I've built
to preserve myself
Now I see the embers flash
as my city turns to ash
Now we can't escape this mess we've made
by running away
I lift my eyes up
where does my help come from?
my help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I lift my eyes up
where does my help come from?
my help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven
I see the Light bursting through the night
and I know, my Help is on the way
I see the sky open up and I
and I know, my Hope is on the way
my Help is on the way, my Hope is on the way
You are on Your way, You will save the day (this life)
You will save me
You will save me
The song "Embers" by Drive Thru Society paints a picture of a society that is slowly decaying and falling apart. The first verse describes children playing and having fun while "silent enemies" prepare to bring more despair. The idea is that there are powerful forces at play that are undermining the innocence and joy of the young, which sets the stage for the rest of the song. The second verse repeats the theme of self-preservation in the face of the coming chaos. The singer has built a chain link fence to protect themselves, but they still see the embers flash as the city burns. The third verse is where the gospel message is introduced. The singer lifts their eyes up and turns to the Lord for help. They acknowledge that their hope is in Him and that He will save the day.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that the world is a highly flawed place, and that even innocent children are not immune to the darkness that surrounds them. It also speaks to the idea that we can't always protect ourselves from the destruction that comes with living in a broken world. Ultimately, though, the song gives hope that there is a way out of the darkness - by turning to God.
Line by Line Meaning
the embers flicker in the distance
I see the faint warning signs of destruction that is coming.
as children play unaware
Despite the impending danger, those around me are blissfully ignorant.
silent enemies watch and listen quietly
My enemies are hidden and scheming in the background.
to prepare the way for more despair
They are working to create even more pain and hardship for me and those around me.
one more time down the slide
Even amid the chaos, I am holding onto normalcy and joy.
one more jump of the swings
I am doing what I can to keep the good times going, despite the destruction around me.
I swear I won't let it take me
I am determined to stand strong and not let the despair of the situation consume me.
I swear I'll try hard to stay me
I am resolved to remain myself, even as everything around me changes.
but the fire is falling fast
Despite my efforts, the destruction is still coming quickly.
as my town turns to ash
The place I call home is disappearing before my eyes.
outside this chain link fence I've built
I have tried to protect myself from the destruction by building walls.
to preserve myself
I am focusing on self-preservation above all else.
Now I see the embers flash
I can no longer ignore the warning signs of destruction.
as my city turns to ash
The place where so many people live is burning to the ground.
Now we can't escape this mess we've made
The destruction is the result of our own actions, and we cannot escape the consequences.
by running away
Ignoring the problem or attempting to flee will not solve it.
I lift my eyes up
I am turning my focus upward.
where does my help come from?
I am seeking divine intervention to help me through this difficult time.
my help comes from the Lord
I believe that God will help me navigate this situation.
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I am putting my faith in the almighty creator of everything.
I see the Light bursting through the night
Despite the darkness, I see glimmers of hope.
and I know, my Help is on the way
I am confident that help is coming.
I see the sky open up and I
It feels like the heavens are opening up to me, offering a way out.
and I know, my Hope is on the way
I know that there is reason to hope for a better tomorrow.
my Help is on the way, my Hope is on the way
I believe that a solution is coming that will ease my troubles.
You are on Your way, You will save the day (this life)
I believe that God will intervene in my life and help me overcome this challenge.
You will save me
I have faith that God will rescue me from despair.
Contributed by Julia B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Mood
This song rocks. I love the vocal melodies and chord changes, and the transition from the hard part to the soft part. One thing I find odd is the sound of the drum overheads. I'm not sure if I like it or not, but kudos for trying something new. :)
TheLetterBlackFan4
I love this!
CroTzoni
good song
White Trash Wrestling
damn!!!! love it!!!!
A_Frosty_Lynx
I think they are a new band and they are pretty good
Red Raven
Lynxz Reaper yeah I met them over the summer they were playing at rock the desert in the teen tent thingy and they're amazing and really good and nice people 😊
Family JOY
Awesome video my friend :-)
V C
WOW!
Péter Bagó
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