Beyond the Barbed Wire
Galahad Lyrics


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I believe you are not there
I can pass through you any time
You will not wipe the smile from my face
Or the warmth inside from my still beating heart

When the blinding rays bounce all around me
Euphoria keeps me high in sky
And when the rain falls to dampen my faith
I look up, open wide and capture this fuel of life

I'm just thinking, just thinking beyond the barbed wire
I'm just looking, just looking beyond the cold barbed wire
I'm just thinking, just thinking beyond the barbed wire
I'm just looking, just looking beyond the cold barbed wire

Though I have nothing material to call my own
I've realised, I've got more inside than I've ever known
Scars can be deceptive and make you look so weak
But it's the inner mental strength that will never break

The spirits of the lost reinforce my will
Their souls unite in pure defiance
We will not disappear in mournful smoke

Beyond the cold barbed wire

I'm just thinking, just thinking beyond the barbed wire
I'm just looking, just looking beyond the cold barbed wire
I'm just thinking, just thinking beyond the barbed wire
I'm just looking, just looking beyond the cold barbed wire





I'm just thinking….
I'm just looking….

Overall Meaning

The song "Beyond the Barbed Wire" by Galahad speaks about the yearning for freedom amidst confinement. The opening lines "I believe you are not there, I can pass through you any time" suggest that the singer feels invisible and overlooked in his/her current situation. The barbed wire represents a tangible barrier for the singer, but they choose to fixate on the potential for escape and the hope that lies beyond the wire. The lyrics "When the blinding rays bounce all around me, Euphoria keeps me high in the sky" highlight the singer's resilience and optimism - they find joy even in the midst of bleak circumstances. The line "I look up, open wide and capture this fuel of life" emphasizes the power of perspective and the ability to find light in darkness.


The singer further reflects on their inner strength: "Though I have nothing material to call my own, I've realized, I've got more inside than I've ever known." The scars they carry - whether physical or emotional - serve as a reminder of their resilience and fortitude. The line "It's the inner mental strength that will never break" encapsulates the message of the song - that even in the face of adversity, what lies within us is what truly matters. The final lines "The spirits of the lost reinforce my will, Their souls unite in pure defiance, We will not disappear in mournful smoke" signify a collective resistance against oppression, and the determination of the singer to never give up hope.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe you are not there
I feel like you are not present in my life


I can pass through you any time
Your absence doesn't impact me and I can move on easily


You will not wipe the smile from my face
My positivity won't be affected by your absence


Or the warmth inside from my still beating heart
I will still feel happy and alive despite your absence


When the blinding rays bounce all around me
When life gets really bright and intense around me


Euphoria keeps me high in sky
I feel a natural high and am really content


And when the rain falls to dampen my faith
When things start to look bleak and I feel discouraged


I look up, open wide and capture this fuel of life
I try to stay positive and find inspiration in whatever small things I can


I've realised, I've got more inside than I've ever known
I've discovered a strong sense of internal strength and resilience


Scars can be deceptive and make you look so weak
Past traumas can make you appear vulnerable and powerless


But it's the inner mental strength that will never break
What really matters is having unwavering mental endurance and toughness


The spirits of the lost reinforce my will
The memories of those who are no longer with us give me strength


Their souls unite in pure defiance
Their unbroken spirits come together in rebellion against oppressive forces


We will not disappear in mournful smoke
We won't simply fade away and die out


I'm just thinking, just thinking beyond the barbed wire
I'm contemplating a world that exists beyond restrictive barriers


I'm just looking, just looking beyond the cold barbed wire
I'm searching for a future that is free from oppressive, inhumane conditions


I'm just thinking….
I'm lost in deep thought about where life could take me


I'm just looking….
I'm scanning the horizon for opportunities and a better tomorrow




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