Life Is Looking Up
Forgive Durden Lyrics
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When all my hard work doesn't go ignored?
Maybe she was right, the will realize
I can change the world open us their eyes
They know I am more than some eager blood
Not some average bones, I believe in love
I just want to prove I deserve this gift I will change the world, maybe this is it
I can see it now, all the colors smear
Up and down the page, but the shapes are there
I will build the lamps in the reverie
Then they'll understand this was meant for me
This is my fate
I can almost hear 'em say
Let the lamps shine
Let em burn so bright
Open all our eyes
Shower us in light
Let the lamps shine
Let em burn so bright
Set the sky ablaze
Fill the night with paint
Smother all the shade flood it through my blood
Breathe it through my lungs
Give us all your love
They know I am more than some eager blood
Not some average bones, I believe in love
I just want to prove I deserve this gift
I will change the world, maybe this is it
I can see it now floating like a dream
Right above my head, perfect symmetry
Lives in harmony, I can see his face
When he sees the lamps, I can hear 'em say
Let the lamps shine
Let em burn so bright
Open all our eyes
Shower us in light
Let the lamps shine
Let em burn so bright
Set the sky ablaze
Fill the night with paint
Smother all the shade flood it through my blood
Breathe it through my lungs
Give us all your love
Dream with your eyes closed
Try and pluck the pearls from your bones
All the plans pirouette right through my mind become set
The lines become definite, glowing hues fill this vignette
Tall and proud, the lamps will stand built from these two very hands
No one will be able to deny my skill our love for you
Dream with your eyes closed
Try and pluck the pearls from your bones
Let the lamps shine
Open all our eyes
Shower us in light
Let the lamps shine
Let em burn so bright
Set the sky ablaze
Fill the night with paint
Smother all the shade flood it through my blood
Breathe it through my lungs
Give us all your love
You can't change me
You can't hide me
"The vision of the world had been realized
But the sculpture of the Earth was looked upon by jealous eyes
Ahrima refused to relent, he demanded to be heard
'Let my unique deft hands be known' he asserted
But even this brash avowel was met in return by no mouth full
O simply just smiled
So defeated and galled, Ahrima headed for the darkness
No one seemed to understand
Only the shadows would hearken
He sat in peace but on his shoulder, at rest,
Perched a dainty brownish spider named Barayas"
The song "Life Is Looking Up" by Forgive Durden is an ode to perseverance and hope. The lyrics detail the struggles of an artist named Ahrima who is haunted by self-doubt and judgment from others. Despite his fears, Ahrima continues to pursue his passion and relentlessly works towards shaping the world with his unique talent. The lyrics convey the importance of unwavering determination and the idea of never giving up on one's dreams.
Throughout the song, Ahrima wrestles with the notion of self-worth and what it truly takes to become successful. He questions his abilities and whether the world will ever recognize his potential. However, as the song progresses, Ahrima gains confidence and envisions a world where his art can truly shine. The imagery of the lamps symbolizes Ahrima's creativity and serves as a beacon of light that will illuminate the darkness.
In the end, Ahrima's persistence pays off and his art is finally acknowledged. He is recognized for his unique vision and the beauty he brings into the world. The final lines of the song, "No one seemed to understand / Only the shadows would hearken / He sat in peace but on his shoulder, at rest, / Perched a dainty brownish spider named Barayas" convey the idea that although the world may not always understand our talents and passions, there is always a glimmer of hope and beauty to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Could this be the day I've waited for
This could be the day when all my hard work pays off
When all my hard work doesn't go ignored?
When I finally get recognition for my hard work
Maybe she was right, the will realize
Maybe the person who believed in me was right, and others will see my potential
I can change the world open us their eyes
I believe I can make a difference in the world and show others the possibilities
They know I am more than some eager blood
I am not just a young and inexperienced person
Not some average bones, I believe in love
I am unique and I have a strong belief in love and its power
I just want to prove I deserve this gift
I want to prove that I deserve the chance to make a difference
I will change the world, maybe this is it
I am determined to make a positive impact on the world and this could be my opportunity
I can see it now, all the colors smear
I have a vision in my mind of bright and colorful things
Up and down the page, but the shapes are there
The details of my vision are coming together and taking shape
I will build the lamps in the reverie
I will create beautiful lamps in my imagination
Then they'll understand this was meant for me
Others will see that I have a talent and passion for creating beautiful things
This is my fate
I believe that it is my destiny to make a difference in the world
I can almost hear 'em say
I can sense that others are starting to recognize my potential
Let the lamps shine
Let my creations shine and bring brightness to the world
Let em burn so bright
Let them shine with great intensity
Set the sky ablaze
Bring brilliant light and color to the world
Fill the night with paint
Make every moment of life colorful and memorable
Smother all the shade flood it through my blood
Eliminate negativity and bring positivity into every aspect of my life
Breathe it through my lungs
Take in the positive energy and let it fill me up
Give us all your love
Share my passion and creativity with the world
Dream with your eyes closed
Visualize and imagine great things in your mind
Try and pluck the pearls from your bones
Discover the hidden gems within yourself
All the plans pirouette right through my mind become set
All of my ideas and plans are coming together perfectly
The lines become definite, glowing hues fill this vignette
My ideas become more concrete, with bright and vivid colors filling the picture
Tall and proud, the lamps will stand built from these two very hands
I am proud of my creations, which I have built with my own hands
No one will be able to deny my skill our love for you
I am confident in my abilities and my love for my creations will be evident to everyone
Lives in harmony, I can see his face
Everything in life is working together in a beautiful harmony and I can imagine the face of someone who appreciates my creations
When he sees the lamps, I can hear 'em say
When someone sees my lamps, I can sense that they will appreciate and admire them
So defeated and galled, Ahrima headed for the darkness
Feeling discouraged and frustrated, Ahrima retreated into the darkness
No one seemed to understand
It seemed like nobody appreciated Ahrima's talents
Only the shadows would hearken
The only thing that seemed to understand Ahrima's creations were the shadows
He sat in peace but on his shoulder, at rest,
Ahrima found peace, but a small spider rested on his shoulder
Perched a dainty brownish spider named Barayas"
The spider's name was Barayas, and it provided comfort to Ahrima in his time of frustration
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL DUTTON, THOMAS DUTTON
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@mushroomman8638
razias shadow lives rent free in my head
@VaioStreams
this needs to be a full-blown stage production.
@madisontrageser9744
This is actually almost exactly what I imagine. I admire the not-so-professional shooting of the video. If you understand the events of the album, then this makes pretty good sense. I really love this video, to be honest.
@kookieandkake
Only line I could remember was “dainty brown spider” and the internet delivered this beautiful decade-old memory. Shoutout to deviant art!!
@vampireknighte14
Idk if people know that someone made puppet show about this or not, but it's so incredible, everyone should look it up
@poppyEars
As said by Thomas Dutton himself, this was supposed to be similar to what a trailer would be for a Razia's Shadow movie.
@kookieandkake
THIS WAS SO HARD TO FIND BUT WORTH IT.
@morganb6611
God, it won't let me reply to someone that commented on this a few years back: at 0:32, he says EAGER, not the n word. Jesus christ, the internet truly ruins everything. I still love this song.
@edwardhyde3048
God, it won't let me reply to someone that commented on this a few years
back: at 0:32, he says EAGER, not the n word. Jesus christ, the internet
truly ruins everything. I still love this song. #1eaSBHD2ssA
@johannakylberg
When I listen to this song, I imagine Ahrima being happy and excited because he's about to show O and all the others what he's made of, what he actually can do, and I imagined him creating the lamps and watching the others reaction to his beautiful creation. I don't get why there's a girl getting dragged in a rope by a masked man. Maybe that's why I almost burst out laughing at times, it looked close to ridiculous.