Restless
Flash the Pan Lyrics


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Tossing
Turning
Breathless
Deathless
Restless

Wrong right
Long night
Breathless
Deathless
Restless

Batten down the shutters
Nailing down the window frames
Barricade the doors
There's gonna be a rain
Goodbye Mother Earth
She wasn't such a bad old girl
The storm is closing in
It's killing time again
The world'll never change

And in the East the sun is rising

Bad fools
Mad fools
Breathless
Deathless
Restless

The innocent - the guilty
The jury looking left and right
It doesn't really matter
The bottom line is pain
It's killing time again

Breathless




Deathless
Restless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flash and the Pan's song "Restless" convey a sense of unease and restlessness, with repeated mentions of tossing, turning, breathlessness, and being restless. The song captures a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of wrong and right, long nights, and restless energy. The lines "Batten down the shutters, Nailing down the window frames, Barricade the doors" depict a sense of impending danger, possibly from a storm, and the need to protect oneself. There is a farewell to Mother Earth, as if acknowledging the damage that humanity has caused, but also acknowledging that change is unlikely. The lyrics hint at a storm or a change that is approaching, symbolizing the chaos and destruction that can come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Tossing
Unable to sleep or find peace


Turning
Unable to find a stable or settled state


Breathless
Feeling anxious and unable to breathe properly


Deathless
Immortal or enduring, unaffected by death


Restless
Unable to find peace or contentment


Wrong right
Confusion or uncertainty in distinguishing between right and wrong


Long night
A period of darkness and difficulty


Breathless
Feeling anxious and unable to breathe properly


Deathless
Immortal or enduring, unaffected by death


Restless
Unable to find peace or contentment


Batten down the shutters
Securely close and fasten the shutters


Nailing down the window frames
Securing the window frames with nails


Barricade the doors
Block or seal the doors to prevent entry


There's gonna be a rain
A storm or difficult period is approaching


Goodbye Mother Earth
Farewell to the planet and its current state


She wasn't such a bad old girl
Referring to Earth as a familiar and not entirely negative entity


The storm is closing in
A powerful and destructive event is approaching


It's killing time again
A period of destruction and suffering has begun


The world'll never change
The world will always remain the same, filled with challenges and turmoil


And in the East the sun is rising
Despite the challenges, there is still hope and new beginnings


Bad fools
Foolish individuals who cause harm or hardship


Mad fools
Crazy individuals who bring chaos and destruction


Breathless
Feeling anxious and unable to breathe properly


Deathless
Immortal or enduring, unaffected by death


Restless
Unable to find peace or contentment


The innocent - the guilty
Both the innocent and the guilty face the same hardships and sufferings


The jury looking left and right
People in positions of judgment searching for answers and guidance


It doesn't really matter
The specific details or circumstances are irrelevant


The bottom line is pain
Ultimately, suffering and pain are the main outcomes


It's killing time again
A period of destruction and suffering has begun


Breathless
Feeling anxious and unable to breathe properly


Deathless
Immortal or enduring, unaffected by death


Restless
Unable to find peace or contentment




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEY MULFORD, IAN WILSON, JOHN STIMPSON, PAUL YOUNG

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