Labyrinth
Enter Shikari [Take To The Skies 2007] Lyrics


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Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride

And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...

[Stand] Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...

Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride

And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...

[Stand] Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...

Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...
Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...

We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!

We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!


Yeah, stand! Will he make it out?
Hope he makes it out!
He's gonna make it out!
He's gotta make it out!

[Stand] Stand up!

[You're] You're lost!





In a labyrinth!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Enter Shikari's "Labyrinth" are a call for help and a warning of impending danger. The songstress, Rou Reynolds, describes the air turning black and birds dropping from the sky, a symbol of the world collapsing or coming to an end. She then likens herself to an eagle that has landed, choking on someone else's pride. The walls are closing in, and the singer holds power over the other person's fate, which is not appreciated. The woman's face drains as she realizes what's happening.


Reynolds then calls for the person to stand up and take a bow, as there is no reason to celebrate. The individual is lost in a labyrinth, and it's not too late to scream and ask for help. The chorus is repeated several times, with the singer breaking through the walls to help rescue the person who's trapped.


"Labyrinth" speaks to feelings of panic and claustrophobia, as well as the importance of reaching out for help when faced with overwhelming obstacles. The song has a sense of urgency, underscored by the heavy metal instrumentation and Reynolds' passionate vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
The environment is deteriorating and everything is falling apart.


This eagle has landed, I'm choking on your pride
People's excessive pride and obsession with power are making things worse.


And the walls are closing in, And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies Her face drains...
People are oblivious to their impending doom even when they are told about it clearly.


[Stand] Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
People should not be proud of their current state because things are going to get worse.


[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...
People are stuck in a complex and confusing situation and they need to try to get out before it's too late.


Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...
Despite people's efforts, the situation seems unaffected and is not getting better.


We'll break the walls! We'll break the walls! We'll break the walls, down!
There is still hope to make a change and overcome the challenges.


Yeah, stand! Will he make it out? Hope he makes it out! He's gonna make it out! He's gotta make it out!
There is still hope in spite of the difficulties and people should strive to succeed.


[Stand] Stand up!
People should not give up, but fight for their future.


[You're] You're lost! In a labyrinth!
The situation is complex, but it is not impossible to overcome.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS BATTEN, LIAM RORY CLEWLOW, ROBERT ROLFE, ROUGHTON REYNOLDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@h1esmi808

Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride

And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...

Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...

Help!
The air turns black, the birds drop from the sky.
This eagle has landed,
I'm choking on your pride

And the walls are closing in,
And you don't appreciate that in my hands tonight, is where your fate lies
Her face drains...

Stand up, take a bow you have, no reason to celebrate
[You're] You're lost in a labyrinth, scream now it's not too late...

Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...
Nothing seems to break the walls down, break the walls, down...

We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!

We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls!
We'll break the walls, down!

Yeah, stand! Will he make it out?
Hope he makes it out!
He's gonna make it out!
He's gotta make it out!

Stand up!

You're lost!

In a labyrinth!



All comments from YouTube:

@timothycannon3841

cant stop listening to this song many years later

@user-ut9zx1wd2n

Me 2

@user-ut9zx1wd2n

can you recommend bands with similar style?

@MW3GameplayKid

@@user-ut9zx1wd2n There's no reply because it's not possible. They're one of a kind and criminally underrated.

@blackpretoria8932

@@user-ut9zx1wd2n horse the band

@schuug

the "stand" and "your" always kill me haha i love this song

@davidjanes5576

*You're

@androcatellano3101

the best song from this album

@sfdjhsdjlfhsdjlfbnsd

This and mothership :)

@jakemoore7003

Sorry You're Not A Winner?

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