ruins
Ella Isaacson Lyrics


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(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
They were like a glasshouse
So breakable
Stuck inside a mad house
Trapped in the walls
And all of the voices inside of my mind
Will never be silenced until I can find
A way to let go of what we left behind
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)

Sometimes love deserves to burn in flames
Sometimes the ending is your best escape
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I got a heart on the edge and it wants to break
And I know that once I walk away
I won't return to the ruins

(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I won't return to the ruins
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)

Beauty in the breakdown
I'm not afraid
The love you never gave me
Is slipping away
And all of the voices inside of my mind
Will never be silenced until I can find
A way to let go of what we left behind
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)

Sometimes love deserves to burn in flames
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
Sometimes the ending is your best escape
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I got a heart on the edge and it wants to break
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
And I know that once there was a way
I won't return to the ruins

(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I won't return to the ruins
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)

Ashes fall to ashes and the pain will fade away
We both wanted passion it's the price we had to pay
So light the match and let the fire build into a blaze
(Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Ashes fall to ashes and the pain will fade away
We both wanted passion it's the price we had to pay
So light the match and let the fire build into a blaze
(Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Sometimes love deserves to burn in flames
(Burn in flames)
Sometimes the ending is your best escape
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I got a heart on the edge and it wants to break
(To break, to break, to break)
And I know that once I walk away
I won't return to the ruins

(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I won't return to the ruins
(Ruins, ruins, ruins)

(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I won't return to the ruins




(Ruins, ruins, ruins)
I won't return to the ruins

Overall Meaning

The song "Ruins" by Ella Isaacson is about the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship. The constant voices in the singer's mind represent the unresolved issues that she still carries with her. She realizes that sometimes, love has to end in flames, and that walking away is the best option for self-preservation. The repeated use of the word "ruins" emphasizes the destructive nature of the relationship and the need to move on. The singer acknowledges that there is beauty in the breakdown, and she is not afraid of letting go of the pain caused by the relationship. The repeated refrain of "Ruins, ruins, ruins" creates a haunting effect, representing the memories of the relationship that still haunt her.


The chorus highlights that the conflicting emotions in the singer's heart are tearing her apart. She knows that walking away is the best solution, but she also knows that it will be a painful process. The bridge of the song, "Ashes fall to ashes and the pain will fade away, we both wanted passion, it's the price we had to pay," represents the singer's acceptance that the relationship cannot be saved. The lines, "So light the match and let the fire build into a blaze" represents the singer's willingness to let go of the past, burn everything down, and start anew.


Overall, "Ruins" is a powerful song that acknowledges the pain that comes with letting go of a relationship. It highlights the importance of self-preservation and moving on from destructive relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

They were like a glasshouse
The relationship was fragile and easily breakable


So breakable
The relationship was extremely fragile


Stuck inside a mad house
The relationship was unhealthy and causing mental distress


Trapped in the walls
The relationship was confining and limiting


And all of the voices inside of my mind Will never be silenced until I can find A way to let go of what we left behind
The memories and emotions from the relationship still haunt the singer and she needs to find closure in order to move on


Sometimes love deserves to burn in flames
Sometimes relationships need to end in a dramatic way


Sometimes the ending is your best escape
Ending the relationship is the best way to achieve freedom and happiness


I got a heart on the edge and it wants to break And I know that once I walk away I won't return to the ruins
The singer is close to breaking emotionally, but once she has the strength to leave the relationship, she will never look back


Beauty in the breakdown I'm not afraid
Although the end of the relationship is painful, there can be beauty in letting go of something toxic


The love you never gave me Is slipping away
The singer is finally realizing that the relationship was lacking in love and affection


Ashes fall to ashes and the pain will fade away We both wanted passion it's the price we had to pay So light the match and let the fire build into a blaze
Although the end of the relationship is painful, it's necessary to let go of the past and move on to start a new passionate future


I won't return to the ruins
The singer is committed to moving on from the relationship and will never look back




Writer(s): Ryder

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lerinn2783

I don't know why, but this reminds me of Suicide Squad's Enchantress.

"I won't return to the ruins!" Oh. Now I know why. I think this seems like a song that's arguing between Jane(was that her name? The scientist girl who had enchantress in her, I'll just call her Jane)and Enchantress arguing.

"And I let the voices inside of my mind, will never be silenced until I can find, a way to let go what we left behind." That's Jane's line.

"I won't return to the ruins! Ruins! Ruins! I won't return to the ruins! Beauty in the breakdown, I'm not afraid. The love you never gave me, is slipping away." Are Enchantress's lines, exc.

I just wanted to point that out that it kinda works. Have a good day!



@etheric5584

I threw together some lyrics from what I could hear. Feel free to make some additions if I missed anything.

Ruined Ruined Ruined (x2)

We were like a glass house so breakable
Stuck inside a madhouse dropped in the walls
And I love the voices inside of my mind
Will never be silenced until I can find
A way to let go of what we left behind

(Ruined Ruined Ruined)

Sometimes love is oh so burned in deep layers
Sometimes the ending is the best to say
I gotta hunt on the edge anyone to break
And i know they weren't so on our way
I won't return to the ruins (x2)

Beauty in the breakdown I'm not afraid
The love you never gave me is slipping away
And I love the voices inside of my mind
Will never be silenced until i can find
A way to let go of what we left behind

(Ruined Ruined Ruined)

Sometimes love is oh so burned in deep layers
Sometimes the ending is the best to say
I gotta hunt on the edge anyone to break
And i know they weren't so on our way
I won't return to the ruins (x2)

((I just want the ashes and the pain to fade away
We were ones of passion it's the price we had to pay
So light the match and let the fire build into a blaze
Whoa-oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh)) (x2)

Sometimes love is oh so burned in deep layers
Sometimes the ending is the best to say
I gotta hunt on the edge anyone to break
And i know they weren't so on our way
I won't return to the ruins (x4)



All comments from YouTube:

@MrSuicideSheep

This track is absolutely breathtaking! Ryder has got a magnificent voice.

@anonxnor

+MrSuicideSheep Idd. Immediately added this to my spotify.

@taznetwork

+MrSuicideSheep Yep indeed! The voice is so perfect!

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@DanceFruits

what a song <3

@taznetwork

Them vocals! OMG, perfect song sheepy! <3
Full volume ON! :D

Needed for enjoying this track <(ò.ò)/

@raiiin538

yeah ik so nice

@youngbuffoon29

Distinct voice. Powerful voice. Perfect voice.

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