Restless
Flash and the Pan Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Flash and the Pan's song Restless describe the frustration and turmoil that an individual is experiencing. The words "Tossing, Turning, Breathless, Deathless, Restless" indicate that the person is unable to sleep and is caught in a state of anxiety and unease. The repetition of the words 'Breathless, Deathless, Restless' further heightens the feeling of helplessness and desperation that this person is feeling. The use of opposites 'Wrong right, Long night' further accentuate the feeling of confusion and indecision.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take a darker turn. The lines "Batten down the shutters, Nailing down the window frames, Barricade the doors, There's gonna be rain, Goodbye Mother Earth, She wasn't such a bad old girl" describe an impending storm that is approaching. This can be interpreted both as a physical storm and a metaphorical storm representing the chaos and turmoil present in the world. The line "The world'll never change" suggests that despite efforts to prepare, the storm will come regardless. The lyrics emphasize that the hopelessness the person feels is beyond their individual control.
The final lines of the song "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" signify that even as the storm approaches and life changes, some things will remain the same, either because of the follies of human behavior or the inability to escape the inevitability of certain circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Tossing
Unable to get comfortable and constantly moving in bed
Turning
Repeatedly changing position while lying down
Breathless
Gasping for air due to exertion or anxiety
Deathless
Unable to die or experiencing fearlessness about death
Restless
Unable to relax or find peace
Wrong right
Uncertainty about whether one's actions or decisions are correct
Long night
A period of time that seems to drag on forever
Breathless
Gasping for air due to exertion or anxiety (repeated from earlier)
Deathless
Unable to die or experiencing fearlessness about death (repeated from earlier)
Restless
Unable to relax or find peace (repeated from earlier)
Batten down the shutters
Secure the hinged covers over windows or openings to protect against strong winds or storms
Nailing down the window frames
Fixing the framing around a window to prevent damage or leaks during a storm
Barricade the doors
Block or lock doors to prevent entry or exit
There's gonna be a rain
Expecting precipitation, possibly heavy or damaging
Goodbye Mother Earth
A farewell to the planet, possibly indicating destruction or abandonment
She wasn't such a bad old girl
A recognition of the worth or value of the planet
The storm is closing in
The severe weather or other destructive force is approaching
It's killing time again
A reference to the impending danger or destruction, which may result in death or harm
The world'll never change
A pessimistic view that society or circumstances cannot be improved or corrected
And in the East the sun is rising
A contrasting image of hope or renewal, with the sunrise symbolizing a new day or beginning
Bad fools
Individuals who make poor decisions or choices
Mad fools
People who act impulsively or without reason
Breathless
Gasping for air due to exertion or anxiety (repeated from earlier)
Deathless
Unable to die or experiencing fearlessness about death (repeated from earlier)
Restless
Unable to relax or find peace (repeated from earlier)
The innocent - the guilty
The uninvolved and the accountable
The jury looking left and right
An image of deliberation and consideration of multiple perspectives
It doesn't really matter
A statement of indifference or lack of importance
The bottom line is pain
The ultimate outcome or result is suffering or discomfort
It's killing time again
A reference to the impending danger or destruction, which may result in death or harm (repeated from earlier)
Breathless
Gasping for air due to exertion or anxiety (repeated from earlier)
Deathless
Unable to die or experiencing fearlessness about death (repeated from earlier)
Restless
Unable to relax or find peace (repeated from earlier)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEY MULFORD, IAN WILSON, JOHN STIMPSON, PAUL YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Fantastic video on this unforgettable song from Down Under! Great sharing!
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I love the vid so well matching to one of my fav tracks - thanks
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Cool video !!! Exotic piece with a little bit of wildness....... very inspiring :)))
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@alexlemagie8649
great and excitig , infact a restless song !!
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Poderoso!
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Świetne -coś wspaniałego !!
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