Ritual
Ellie goulding Lyrics
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We hold our heads up high tonight
And we breathe the smoke, the fear real
We let our hearts subside tonight
But it marks my skin 'cause I know I've sinned
And it plagues the air, on my house looming
There's a sound out here in the darkest woods
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
It's a ritual, and I know you see it
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
You feel it, you feel it, you feel it
We move into the Devil's shoes
It's far too late to be rescued
From highway seas and thunder skies
We see our fate, you hear our cries
They go, "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh"
And it won't stop here, echo in my ear
There's a raging fire, and it burns so near
But I'm ready now, but I'm ready now
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
It's a ritual, and I know you see it
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
You feel it, you feel it, you feel it
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
It's a ritual, and I know you see it
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
You feel it, you feel it, you feel it
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
Oh, we lost it all
We lost it all
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
It's a ritual, and I know you see it
It's a ritual, and I know you feel it
You feel it, you feel it, you feel it
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The ritual, we lose it all
The song "Ritual" by Ellie Goulding is a powerful exploration of fear, guilt, and the search for redemption. The song begins with the lyrics "We're right into a place of fire, We hold our heads up high tonight", signaling that the singer has made a conscious decision to confront their fears head-on. This is further emphasized in the lines "And we breathe the smoke of fear we owe, We let our hearts upside tonight", suggesting that the singer is willing to face the consequences of their actions and confront their inner demons.
The following lines, "But in my scarred skin cause I know I've sinned, And it plagued the air on my house Ruben" speak to the guilt that the singer feels. They are aware that their actions have hurt others and this knowledge weighs heavily on them. The mention of "Ruben" could be a reference to a biblical story of a man who was cursed for betraying his brother.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's a ritual, I know you feel it" emphasizing the cyclical nature of fear and guilt. The singer knows that this cycle will continue unless they break free from it. The second verse introduces the idea of death, "Into the death and shoots as far, Too late to be with you'd from high". This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the consequences of the singer’s actions catching up with them. They know that they cannot escape punishment forever.
Overall, "Ritual" is a powerful exploration of the themes of fear, guilt, and redemption. The cyclical nature of these emotions is emphasized throughout the song, with the singer acknowledging that unless they break free from this cycle, they will continue to be consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
We're right into a place of fire
We are immersing ourselves into a dangerous situation
We hold our heads up high tonight
We remain confident in the face of adversity
And we breathe the smoke of fear we owe
We acknowledge our anxieties and insecurities
We let our hearts upside tonight
We allow ourselves to be vulnerable and emotional
But in my scarred skin cause I know I've sinned
I bear the consequences of my past mistakes and wrongdoings
And it plagued the air on my house Ruben
My transgressions have affected those around me
There's a sound of him in the darkest words
I hear my own inner demons and fears
And I know my own fears, I understand
I am aware of my own weaknesses and shortcomings
It's a ritual, I know you feel it
This experience is a familiar pattern that we both recognize
It's a ritual, I know you've seen it
We have encountered similar challenges in the past
Into the death and shoots as far
We are venturing into the unknown, towards potential danger and death
Too late to be with you'd from high
It's too late to back out now, we have already committed to this path
You see it's a thought those guys was he
We are driven by our belief in something greater than ourselves
Our faith he'll hear our cries a ghost
We are seeking assistance from a higher power, hoping to be saved from harm
And he won't stop here, acting with my fear
Our fears are obstacles to be conquered, and we must keep moving forward despite them
There's a raging fire and it burns so mean
The challenge we face is intense and potentially harmful
But I'm ready now, but I'm ready now
We have mentally and emotionally prepared ourselves for the challenge ahead
The ritual, we lose it all
This experience has the potential to result in our loss, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ellie Goulding, Ash Howes, Richard Frederick Stannard
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