Recently released t… Read Full Bio ↴A 5 piece melodic hardcore band from Singapore.
Recently released their Debut EP titled "The World As We Know It"
Download their music here : https://exhibitors.bandcamp.com/
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Contact : exhibitorssg@gmail.com
Freight Train
Exhibitors Lyrics
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But you stood in my way
Save me from this path that I once led
That I once fucking led
I was sinking trying to stay afloat
But it was just too hard I kept trying and trying but yet I'm drowning
In my sleep and yet I'm drowning in my sleep and well
It seems I can't afford to see pass all the consequences of words I never meant to say, or all the actions I wish I never had to take
Now its all gone
Its all on me I feel the guilt
Now I'm sinking once again
Faster than before
Its on my shoulders, burden
Its tearing me apart
I want to rid of things to what it was before
I can say that I'm the one to blame
And now I guess its true that things are not the same
Its like we never saw eye to eye
If only you could take a moment
And understand how I truly felt inside
The sun has set
The wait has come
For the dawn to rise
For the dawn to fucking rise
As darkness cast upon us, we are blinded to see the great things that we had
Right beneath our fucking noses
Granted, my mind is weak
And everything I tried to hold in place
Has fallen apart unless I've come to learn that maybe I'm not ready for what life has in store for me
The sun has set
The wait has come
For the dawn to rise
For the dawn to fucking rise
Like a freight train
It crashes hard to the back of my head
The song "Freight Train" by Exhibitors is a heart-wrenching reflection on the consequences of one's actions and the desire for a second chance. The song's protagonist is struggling to come to terms with the past and is seeking redemption for the wrongs they have committed. The opening lines "I have seen this light before, But you stood in my way" suggest that the singer had an opportunity for a better outcome in the past but was hindered by someone or something. The lyrics "Save me from this path that I once led, That I once fucking led" indicate that the singer recognizes their mistakes and seeks a change. The repetition of "sinking" and "drowning" in the second stanza highlights the feeling of helplessness that the singer is experiencing as they try to stay afloat while everything around them seems to be falling apart.
The line "I can say that I'm the one to blame" implies that the singer has taken ownership of their actions, and they understand the consequences of their words and actions. The desire for redemption is evident throughout the song as the chorus repeats, "The wait has come, for the dawn to fucking rise," suggesting that the singer is looking for a new beginning. The line "Like a freight train, it crashes hard to the back of my head" adds powerful imagery of the weight of the past crashing into the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I have seen this light before
I have been in a similar situation before
But you stood in my way
But you obstructed me from seeing clearly
Save me from this path that I once led
Help me steer clear of the destructive path I was once on
That I once fucking led
That I regret leading
I was sinking trying to stay afloat
I was struggling to keep my head above water
But it was just too hard I kept trying and trying but yet I'm drowning
I couldn't handle the pressure and despite my efforts, I gave up
In my sleep and yet I'm drowning in my sleep and well
Even in my dreams, I can't escape the feeling of drowning
It seems I can't afford to see pass all the consequences of words I never meant to say, or all the actions I wish I never had to take
The weight of my past mistakes and regrets is too heavy for me to ignore
Now its all gone
Everything I had is lost
Its all on me I feel the guilt
I take full responsibility and feel remorseful
Now I'm sinking once again
I'm falling into the same negative pattern
Faster than before
More rapidly than previously
Its on my shoulders, burden
The weight of my problems is solely mine to bear
Its tearing me apart
It's emotionally damaging me
I want to rid of things to what it was before
I yearn to undo my actions and return to the way things were
I can say that I'm the one to blame
I acknowledge that I am at fault
And now I guess its true that things are not the same
It's a sad reality that things between us have changed
Its like we never saw eye to eye
We were never in agreement
If only you could take a moment
If only you could empathize with me
And understand how I truly felt inside
And comprehend the emotions I was going through
The sun has set
The end of a chapter has arrived
The wait has come
The anticipation is building
For the dawn to rise
For a new beginning to start
For the dawn to fucking rise
For a powerful and significant change to occur
As darkness cast upon us, we are blinded to see the great things that we had
Our negative emotions have overshadowed the good things in our lives
Right beneath our fucking noses
That were within our reach
Granted, my mind is weak
Though I admit my mental state is vulnerable
And everything I tried to hold in place
And the things I attempted to keep together
Has fallen apart unless I've come to learn that maybe I'm not ready for what life has in store for me
Have failed or unless I realize that I may not be prepared for life's challenges
Like a freight train
Like a massive force I can't control
It crashes hard to the back of my head
It hits me with great impact and pain
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.