Silver Wings
Go Periscope Lyrics
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She's tearing at the seams
I'm guessing but I think
That it's alright
Oh my!
Visions of the dead
Falling through my head
Now in the clouds that block the dark
And the silver wings are going
Now in the crowds with everyone
The fire's gonna burn me down
You've gotta put me out
You've gotta put me out
I'm just a victim of a hungry crowd
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
Are you gonna let me drown?
You've gotta pull me out
You've gotta pull me out
From under shadows of a heavy cloud
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
Bright sky, white eye
She's broken and it seems
The terror that we see
Is in my mind
Oh my!
It's like they're dipped in red
All reaching for my head
And the silver wings are going
Now in the clouds that block the dark
And the silver wings are going
Now in the crowds with everyone
The fire's gonna burn me down
You've gotta put me out
You've gotta put me out
I'm just a victim of a hungry crowd
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
Are you gonna let me drown?
You've gotta pull me out
You've gotta pull me out
From under shadows of a heavy cloud
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
They're reaching for my head
It's like they dipped it in red
The terror that- that I see
And my mind won't let me leave
Dark sky, red eye
The fire's gonna burn me down
You've gotta put me out
You've gotta put me out
I'm just a victim of a hungry crowd
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
Are you gonna let me drown?
You've gotta pull me out
You've gotta pull me out
From under shadows of a heavy cloud
You've gotta help me up
You've gotta drag me off the ground
The song "Silver Wings" by Go Periscope talks about the struggle of dealing with one's inner demons and the fear of being consumed by them. The opening lines set a foreboding tone with the mention of the dark sky and red eye, suggesting an impending danger. The singer then talks about how he feels that someone close to him is falling apart (tearing at the seams) and how he's trying to make sense of it all. There's a sense of uncertainty and helplessness in his voice as he admits that he's just guessing and hopes that everything will turn out alright.
Next, the song introduces the concept of "silver wings", which could be a metaphor for hope, salvation or a way out of misery. As the chorus kicks in, the silver wings take on a life of their own and the singer imagines them soaring high into the clouds, blocked by darkness but still moving forward. It's a powerful image of resilience and perseverance, which forms the crux of the song.
However, the darkness that the silver wings are fighting against is still present and threatens to engulf the singer. He talks about being a victim of a hungry crowd, which could refer to the pressures of society, addiction or depression. He pleads for help and support, asking the listener to pull him out of his misery and not let him drown. The last verse talks about the terror in his mind and how it refuses to leave, leaving him trapped and vulnerable.
Overall, "Silver Wings" is a deeply personal song that deals with universal themes of hope and despair. It's a hauntingly beautiful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there's always a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark sky, red eye
The sky is dark and there's a sense of alarm. Someone's eyes are red, probably from crying or lack of rest.
She's tearing at the seams
The person is falling apart, struggling to hold themselves together.
I'm guessing but I think, that it's alright
The singer is unsure but assumes everything is okay.
Oh my! Visions of the dead
There's a sense of horror and fear. The artist is having a vision of deceased individuals.
Falling through my head
The image of the dead is occupying the artist's thoughts and won't go away.
And the silver wings are going, now in the clouds that block the dark
The silver wings are moving, probably flying. The darkness is being covered by the clouds and silver wings.
And the silver wings are going, now in the crowds with everyone
The silver wings are now among the people, suggesting that they are no longer up in the sky.
The fire's gonna burn me down, you've gotta put me out
The fire or danger is about to consume me, and someone needs to intervene to prevent the damage from spreading.
I'm just a victim of a hungry crowd, you've gotta help me up, you've gotta drag me off the ground
The artist is overwhelmed and needs assistance. The crowd is greedy and won't help, so someone needs to pull the artist out of harm's way.
Are you gonna let me drown? You've gotta pull me out, you've gotta pull me out
The artist is drowning and needs someone to rescue him or her immediately.
From under shadows of a heavy cloud, you've gotta help me up, you've gotta drag me off the ground
The singer is under a cloud of despair and needs someone to help him or her climb out of it.
Bright sky, white eye
The sky is bright and blinding, while someone's eyes are pale, maybe from shock or fear.
She's broken and it seems, the terror that we see is in my mind
Someone is shattered and the fear is all in the singer's head. It's not real but feels scary.
It's like they're dipped in red, all reaching for my head
The singer sees visions of people with red, bloody hands. They seem to be grabbing at the singer's head.
They're reaching for my head, it's like they dipped it in red
The people are trying to get to the singer's head, maybe to take control of his/her thoughts. There's a bloody atmosphere to this scene.
The terror that- that I see, and my mind won't let me leave
The artist sees something terrifying that won't let them go. It's trapped in their mind and is tormenting them.
Contributed by Mason P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@moonlightshadow6305
I found this song through nightcore, which btw this original is pretty darn amazing. This song definitely deserves more views. I just wish i could find more songs that were this good.
@goperiscope
+Moonlight Shadow thank you!
@BradShadowCrystal
same
@danieldolz5091
Sorry to say this, but I'd really love to hear this song sang by a lady. Please do!
@maxamillion3437
I've been listening to this for a few years and it honestly never gets old I rarely find good songs but this is definitely one of them
@nii_jiro
This is by far the greatest song I have ever heard. It has the right tempo to take a small step back in relaxation but it's just fast enough to keep everything pumping forward. Just the right combination of everything! I hope to see you guys get more recognition!
@joshuafrazier3082
***** thank you! Glad you like it.
@goperiscope
+Nii jiro thank you!
@m00nie16
Sooo addicted to this song, i don't understand why it has so little views
@thorkik
Because mainstream music by already established musicians is more "safe" to play on the radio, therefore more people listen to that since they know it. (unfortunately)