Graham Davidson - Vocals
Aaron Fitzsimmons - Bass
Marc Harrington - Guitar
Paul Harrington - Drums
Tim Potter - Guitar
Raven
Escape Fails Lyrics
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Without a care in the world I feel concern about this callous thinking
And with busted head and broken skin I watch the walls cave round me
And to numb the pain we'll drink again
So can you save me now, before I fade away
Cos I burnt my soul out with the fear I hide
So can you help me now, before I fade away
Cos I burnt my soul out with the fear I hide
Like a loaded gun, I feel like one as I lay here wasted
Without a care in the world I feel concern
And with busted head and broken skin I watch these walls cave round me
As I numb the pain I drink again
Hold on to the fear inside that makes us feel alive
Never give in to the side that makes us doubt ourselves
So save me before I fade away
I will need to concentrate
On you more before I can be
At one and at piece with me
So save me before I fade away
I will need to concentrate
On you more before I can be
At one and at piece with me
The lyrics of Escape Fails' song "Raven" convey the internal struggle of someone who feels lost and overwhelmed, seeking a way out of their own self-destructive behavior. The song starts with the poetic image of feeling like a loaded gun when wasted, describing the danger and potential harm that comes with reckless actions. Despite feeling carefree and unconcerned, the inner voice of concern and regret still lingers.
The chorus of the song highlights the plea for help, acknowledging the fear that has burnt out their soul and permeates within. The line "Hold onto the fear inside that makes us feel alive" implies that sometimes it's the fear that motivates us to take action, but it's crucial to not give in to the doubt that accompanies it. The repetition of the phrase "Save me before I fade away" emphasizes the urgency of this need for help, as well as the desire to achieve inner peace.
The verses describe the physical pain of their situation, with a "busted head and broken skin," and the reliance on alcohol to numb the pain. The song ends with the realization that before they can be at peace with themselves, they need to concentrate on others and find support. Overall, "Raven" is a haunting and poignant song that addresses the universal struggle of finding inner peace amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a loaded gun I feel as one when I lay here wasted
I feel powerful and dangerous like a loaded gun while being wasted
Without a care in the world I feel concern about this callous thinking
Even though I don't care about anything, I'm aware of my lack of empathy
And with busted head and broken skin I watch the walls cave round me
As I'm physically hurt and vulnerable, my surroundings feel menacing and oppressive
And to numb the pain we'll drink again
I resort to alcohol to block out the pain
So can you save me now, before I fade away
I need someone to help me before I succumb to my problems
Cos I burnt my soul out with the fear I hide
My innermost fears have drained me emotionally
Inside that burns through me
The internal turmoil continues to consume me
Hold on to the fear inside that makes us feel alive
We hold on to our fears because it gives us a sense of purpose or adrenaline
Never give in to the side that makes us doubt ourselves
We should never let self-doubt take control of us
So save me before I fade away
I need saving from my troubled state before I completely lose myself
I will need to concentrate
I have to focus on something intently
On you more before I can be
I have to rely more on someone to get better
At one and at piece with me
I strive to be at peace with myself and in harmony with others
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ExoticallyFoxy
High five
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Carl Herman
I want a lil buddy like him.
Edit: I don’t care how long it takes I need him
darakillka
Не советую, с дроздом очень сложно ужиться, а вороны это гораздо хуже...
Nietzsche
@darakillkawhy?
multa tuli
If you have the patience to train a dog you probably could do it, bird usually trained since it was a baby chick.