it… Read Full Bio ↴Fort Hope are a rock band made up of former members of My Passion
it's members are:-
Jon Gaskin - Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Andé D'Mello - Guitar, Vocals
Simon Rowlands - Bass Guitars
Jamie Nicholls - Drums
they released their 1st song 'Control' via their Facebook page on 13th January 2013 and since forming have secured support slots on tours with Fearless Vampire Killers, We Are The In Crowd, Never Shout Never and Andrew McMahon. they've also released a EP called 'The Future's In Our Hearts' which they've been selling at live shows and are due to release 'Control' as a single in June 2013
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The Rapture
Fort Hope Lyrics
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I decided it's right to lie
Just to cover it up
And bury it tonight
Because if you've got beliefs like me
The key is in what you dream
Not to shackle them up
And call it destiny
Well if this is the part where the truth comes out
It was never this hard when we were young
Somehow I can still feel myself thinking it over
When it's over
Because you never listen
You must be lying to us all
I hope the rapture's really coming
Just like the waves of the ocean
We are rising
I feel the beat in my soul
And now I've finally got it
I will never let it go
No no
So this is the point
Where I regret that I even tried
To cover it up and bury it tonight
Well if this is the part where the luck runs out
At least there's some truth to what happens now
I can still feel myself thinking it over
When it's over
Because you never listen
You must be lying to us all
I hope the rapture's really coming
Just like the waves of the ocean
We are rising
I feel the beat in my soul
And now I've finally got it
I will never let it go
No no
It's because you never listen
You must be lying to us all
I hope the rapture's really coming
Just like the waves of the ocean
We are rising
I feel the beat in my soul
And now I've finally got it
I will never let it go
No no
It's because you never listen
The lyrics of Fort Hope’s “The Rapture” are richly metaphorical and open to interpretation, but the song seems to be about the difficulty of being honest with oneself and others when one’s beliefs conflict with social norms. The singer appears to be struggling with a secret or a deeply-held belief that they cannot share, even though it is causing them distress. They have decided to lie and bury the truth in order to avoid the social consequences of being different. However, they also seem to be questioning this decision, suggesting that it goes against their personal beliefs and dreams. The line “not to shackle them up and call it destiny” implies that the singer refuses to be constrained by cultural expectations, and sees personal growth as an individual responsibility, not a predestined outcome.
The imagery of the rapture – a Christian belief in the end of the world and the departure of the faithful – is interesting as it suggests that the singer is longing for a time of universal upheaval when change will be unavoidable. The hope for a massive, transformative event like the rapture reveals a desire for a fresh start, free from the constraints of societal norms. The line “just like the waves of the ocean, we are rising” evokes a sense of communal momentum and the idea of “riding the wave” of change. The hope for the rapture to come is a way of externalizing a personal struggle, and the act of singing the song with its catchy refrain of “I feel the beat in my soul” empowers the singer to feel more in control of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
So these are the choices
The singer faces options in their life
I decided it's right to lie
The singer has chosen to lie and believes it is morally justifiable.
Just to cover it up
The lie is meant to conceal something.
And bury it tonight
The artist wants to keep the deceit hidden forever.
Because if you've got beliefs like me
The artist feels that they share values with the people they are addressing.
The key is in what you dream
The singer believes that personal aspirations are important to their life's path.
Not to shackle them up
The singer believes in not restricting oneself in life.
And call it destiny
The artist wants to recognize their dreams as their fate.
Well if this is the part where the truth comes out
The artist anticipates being honest from this moment forward.
It was never this hard when we were young
The artist reminisces on how easy things used to be.
Somehow I can still feel myself thinking it over
The singer is unsure of the situation at hand.
When it's over
The artist hopes for resolution by the end of this experience.
Because you never listen
The singer feels unheard and ignored.
You must be lying to us all
The singer believes that the other party is dishonest.
I hope the rapture's really coming
The singer desires an end to their troubles and anxieties.
Just like the waves of the ocean
The artist hopes for a natural and cathartic release from their problems.
We are rising
The artist feels empowered.
I feel the beat in my soul
The singer is in tune with their emotions and desires for change.
And now I've finally got it
The singer has found what they were looking for.
I will never let it go
The artist has found value in their newfound clarity and will not abandon it.
No no
The artist emphasizes their resolve.
So this is the point
The artist views their current experience as a turning point.
Where I regret that I even tried
The singer is dissatisfied with their past choices and actions.
To cover it up and bury it tonight
The artist has attempted to hide something and wants to let it go.
Well if this is the part where the luck runs out
The singer sees their situation as unfavorable.
At least there's some truth to what happens now
Despite the hardship, the singer finds value in honest outcomes.
It's because you never listen
The singer cites a lack of communication as the source of their problems.
Contributed by Tyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tobe Vincent
New albums lads please! Please please!!!
Zahmbie Horde
Amazing vocals
Katarina Justo da Silva
I just got my 50 year old music-enthusiast -dad to admit this is good and that they're actually really talented WIN
louisa creedon
Love it, saw you guys in Norwich last week, really hope you do well!!
Amber Ryan
So good!
russell perkins
wonderful guys
Aneta Jagielska
amazing
Paul Desca
Excellent.
Аиша
крутая группа
The Barnold
Where tf are you guys??