Escape
Fireflight Lyrics


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My hands are tied, they're going numb
I don't know where they've brought me
My throat's torn raw from all my screams
But no one can hear me
In the dark it seems I lose my dignity
Between the pain and tears
There's only fear
Escape (We don't want to save ourselves)
We will not be contained
(Let's fly away with all the angels)
We're breaking out tonight

Searching for a crack of light
But it seems to be changing
Is the sun leaving the sky
Or is it me that is fading
In the dark unseen
I know you search for me
I feel you drawing near
You fight my fear

Escape (We don't want to save ourselves)
We will not be contained
(Let's fly away with all the angels)
We're breaking out tonight
Fear is not our master anymore
Run with me, escape
We're breaking out tonight

This is our time
We can't let our fear define us
This is our time
From this nightmare we're reborn
This is our time
This is our time to escape

We will not be contained
(Let's fly away with all the angels)
We're breaking out tonight
Fear is not our master anymore
Run with me, escape
We're breaking out tonight

You're not hopeless
You're not worthless
You are loved




Don't give up
This is your time

Overall Meaning

Escape by Fireflight is a powerful anthem of hope and courage, urging listeners to break free from the chains that bind them and not to be contained by their fears. The opening lines evoke a feeling of helplessness as the singer's hands are tied and their screams go unheard. They feel as though they have lost their dignity amidst the pain and tears, with fear being their only companion. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is not alone in their struggle. They feel someone drawing near, searching for them in the dark. This sense of connection gives them the strength to escape and break free from their confinement. The repeated refrain of "We're breaking out tonight" reinforces the idea that it's never too late to make a change, and that freedom is within reach.


The lyrics also emphasize the importance of not giving up, even when things seem bleak. The singer urges listeners not to let their fears define them and to seize the moment to escape. The repetition of "This is our time" serves as a call to action, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives and not to be defeated by their circumstances. The final lines, "You're not hopeless, You're not worthless, You are loved, Don't give up" provide a reassuring message of love and support, reminding listeners that they are not alone and that there is hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

My hands are tied, they're going numb
I'm restricted and restricted until I can no longer feel anything through my tied-up hands


I don't know where they've brought me
I'm uncertain where they've taken me to


My throat's torn raw from all my screams
My screaming has caused my throat to be sore and painful


But no one can hear me
Sadly, my screams go unnoticed


In the dark it seems I lose my dignity
I don't feel dignified in the dark


Between the pain and tears, there's only fear
Fear is the only emotion I feel amidst my tears and pain


Searching for a crack of light
I'm searching for a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness


But it seems to be changing
Although I'm seeing some light, it's not stable or consistent


Is the sun leaving the sky Or is it me that is fading
I'm having difficulty differentiating whether there's hope yet or if I'm losing my courage


In the dark unseen I know you search for me
Though unseen, I have faith that someone is searching for me in the darkness


I feel you drawing near You fight my fear
I feel myself becoming more hopeful as someone tries to alleviate my fear


Escape (We don't want to save ourselves) We will not be contained (Let's fly away with all the angels) We're breaking out tonight
Instead of saving ourselves, we are choosing to break free and fly away with the angels


Fear is not our master anymore
Fear no longer controls us


Run with me, escape We're breaking out tonight
Come with me and let's escape this situation together tonight


This is our time We can't let our fear define us
This is the only opportunity we have to not let our fear engulf us


From this nightmare we're reborn This is our time
We will be reborn after this nightmare and this is our opportunity to do so


You're not hopeless You're not worthless You are loved Don't give up This is your time
You are not without hope, without value or without love. This is the right moment for you to not give up.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK L. HOLMAN, DAVE STOVALL, JASEN RYAN RAUCH, DAWN MICHELLE, JUSTIN COX, WENDY DRENNEN, GLENN DRENNEN, ADAM MCMILLION

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