Southeast First
Ghostlimb Lyrics
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Busted lips from microphone brawls
Angelic songs sung by all within the Hardback walls
It never mattered who you were or where you worked
It never mattered who you were or what you earned
What mattered was what you gave and what you loved
What mattered was what you gave and what was learned
Like one for all for one whatever turn of events may come
We all live underground, underground where it stays warm
Community with common sounds
We work together to break ground
It doesn't matter who you are or where you work
It doesn't matter who you are or what you earn
What matters is what you give and what you love
What matters is how you live and if you love
These lyrics by Ghostlimb's song Southeast First express the essence of an underground community where people come together to express themselves through music. The vocalist speaks of witnessing brave individuals taking a fall during rough performances, of lips busted from fights over the microphone. But in this community, such things do not matter. What does matter is the love and passion that each member brings to the table. It is a place where anyone, regardless of their background, can contribute what they can and learn from one another. The community's strength comes from its shared experiences, the common sounds, and the willingness of its members to work together to create something of value.
The second verse emphasizes the point even further. The community operates underground where it stays warm, a metaphor for the feeling of inclusion and support that flourishes within. Everyone works together, sharing a goal of breaking new ground through their combined talents. And, once again, it does not matter where they come from, what they do for a living, or how much money they make. What matters is the love they bring and how they choose to live.
Overall, Southeast First by Ghostlimb is a tribute to the underground music community, where everyone is welcome and the only thing that matters is the passion and love that each person brings to the table.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen heroic falls
I have witnessed great and admirable people experiencing significant downfalls in life.
Busted lips from microphone brawls
I have seen people getting physically hurt in verbal confrontations, while expressing their views through microphones.
Angelic songs sung by all within the Hardback walls
I have listened to beautiful and divine tracks performed by many individuals, within the walls of Hardback.
It never mattered who you were or where you worked
In Hardback, the status of an individual or their employment did not hold any significance.
It never mattered who you were or what you earned
People in Hardback did not judge others based on their wealth or social status.
What mattered was what you gave and what you loved
The thing that truly mattered in Hardback was what people gave from their hearts and the love they showed towards each other.
What mattered was what you gave and what was learned
What impacted the community in Hardback was not just what people contributed, but also what individuals learned from each other.
Like one for all for one whatever turn of events may come
People in Hardback supported each other unconditionally, no matter what circumstances they faced.
We all live underground, underground where it stays warm
All of us live in this world where things may seem dark and uninviting, but we manage to stay warm by sticking together.
Community with common sounds
We are bonded together by our shared interests and experiences.
We work together to break ground
We unite our strength to break new ground and build towards a better future.
It doesn't matter who you are or where you work
The same ideology stands true even today as it did in Hardback that a person's identity and profession are not the defining factors of their worth.
It doesn't matter who you are or what you earn
The community does not look down or judge individuals based on their financial worth.
What matters is what you give and what you love
The emphasis is still on what people give to each other, where love is the foundation of all good things in life.
What matters is how you live and if you love
It is the way you live your life and the love you give that determines the quality of your existence.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.