Radar
Grasscut Lyrics
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Surfaces in the moonlight
Sparks fly through the pines
Shooting stars in the black sky
Not the symbol, but the scene
Not the memory of green
But the black grass and the black sky
See the headlights through the trees
In the mineral silence
So let in the light
If the world is dark as radar
Prise open my eyes
Illuminate where we are
Armour's off tonight
Silver ghosts in the moonlight
Transparent and blind
In the radio silence
Not the picture, but the place
Not the comforts that betray
But the waves that hit the island
Not the symbol, but the scene
What the watcher really weaves
In the radio silence
So let in the light
If the world is dark as radar
Pour light in my eyes
Illuminate where we are
Old lights in the sky
Silver ghosts on the island
Pour light in my eyes
I stumble into silence
In the song "Radar" by Grasscut, the lyrics describe a nocturnal scene where deep shadows and black grass set the tone. The first stanza sets the stage for what is to follow, as the singer describes the sparks that fly through the pines and shooting stars in the black sky. The second stanza, however, transforms the mood into one of introspection and a desire for illumination. The watcher and listener are beckoned to let in the light to what might otherwise seem dark as radar. The lyrics emphasize the importance of the scene itself, rather than any symbols or false memories that might betray it. The singer also makes references to the mineral silence and radio silence, further emphasizing the need for light and communication in a world otherwise shrouded in darkness.
Overall, "Radar" by Grasscut is a mesmerizing and introspective song that seems to urge listeners to pay attention to what is happening around them, and to seek out communication and illumination in a world that can often feel dark and silent.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep shadows tonight
There are heavy and dark shadows present in the night.
Surfaces in the moonlight
The surface areas become visible due to the bright moonlight.
Sparks fly through the pines
There are sparks that fly through pine trees.
Shooting stars in the black sky
The night sky is black, and shooting stars can be seen.
Not the symbol, but the scene
The focus is not on the symbol, but rather the entire scene.
Not the memory of green
There is no recall of the color green in this scenery.
But the black grass and the black sky
The black color of the grass and the sky is more prominently visible.
See the headlights through the trees
Headlights of cars can be seen through the trees.
What the watcher really weaves
The observer's mind is weaving something together.
In the mineral silence
There is a natural silence around that feels very raw and organic.
So let in the light
It is time to let light in or bring back hope.
If the world is dark as radar
If things seem dark, dreary, and hopeless as a radar that is not receiving signals.
Prise open my eyes
To help see things clearly, it is time to open the eyes wider.
Illuminate where we are
We need to shine a light or bring forth clarity to the current situation.
Armour's off tonight
Tonight is a time when one is more vulnerable and exposed without their usual armor.
Silver ghosts in the moonlight
Ghost-like figures are present, shimmering in the moonlight.
Transparent and blind
Although transparent, one is blind to the things that are right in front of them.
In the radio silence
There is radio silence, or no communication happening.
Not the picture, but the place
The place is more important than the pictures, or appearances, that are seen.
Not the comforts that betray
The things that are comfortable may be deceiving.
But the waves that hit the island
It is the adverse situations that cause a significant change instead of the calmness that one usually seeks.
Pour light in my eyes
One is asking to bring light to the dark areas, so they can see more clearly.
Old lights in the sky
The old, familiar lights in the sky.
Silver ghosts on the island
There are likely ghost-like entities on the island that offer little help.
I stumble into silence
One has fallen into a silent state, perhaps lost or uncertain of what to do next.
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaki
Yes, yes! Finally new album from Grasscut, sounds awesome! Unearth is one of my favourite albums ever!
thobrik
This has a very poppy feel to it despite the 7/8 rhythm. I like it!
VW
Very good, but this sounds even better live.
John Smith
Heard this on CBC and had to look it up. Great video too
Bobby
in some way reminds me of Steven Wilson
it will be a great collab ,make it happen guys
Linah Sofi
feels like Slender <3 LOL