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Hymnals
Grizfolk Lyrics
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So we hide and lie and we hope to lose control
And we don't know what we're waiting for
And we don't know the truth anymore
And we can't see clearly through the fog
So we end up chasing ghosts
They chase us down, we're singing hymnals
We tried so hard to cope
We fell so many times, we learned to climb without a rope
And we don't know what we're waiting for
And we don't know the truth anymore
And we can't see clearly through the fog
And we'll end up chasing ghosts
Outside these walls we're criminals
They chase us down, we're singing hymnals
If somebody told me this was a calling I wouldn't hang it up to dry
If somebody told me I shouldn't be stalling I wouldn't feed the world a lie
Outside these walls we're criminals
They chase us down, we're singing hymnals
The lyrics to Grizfolk’s song Hymnals speak about the struggle of being lost, confused and trapped within oneself. The first few lines describe how the singers are feeling, separated from that which sparked the creativity and motivation within them. They are in a state of confusion and helplessness, losing control of their situation. The chorus speaks about how they have lost their way, they are unsure of what they want, and they are struggling to make sense of their lives. The confusion is like a thick fog and as a result, they are chasing ghosts, running around in circles without a purpose.
The second verse brings follows up on this theme of feeling like criminals, as if they are doing something unlawful by trying to find themselves. They are being hounded by others who don’t understand and so they sing hymns, using music as the outlet for their emotions. The chorus repeats this sense of confusion and loss of direction until the bridge comes in. Here, the singer speaks about how if someone were to tell them what their purpose is in life, they wouldn’t ignore it. The repeating chorus then follows up on this thought, driving home the sense that they are lost and searching for something that they might never find.
Some of the interesting facts about the song Hymnals include the fact that it was the first single off Grizfolk’s debut album and was very popular when it was first released. The song was written by the band's lead singer Adam Roth, following an experience in which his belongings were stolen. The song also featured in the TV series Beauty & the Beast, as well as episodes of When Calls the Heart and Grey's Anatomy.
Here are the chords for Hymnals:
Verse:
Em / D / G / D
Chorus:
C / Em / G / D
Bridge:
Em / C / G / D
Line by Line Meaning
We're high and dry from the spark
We've lost the initial motivation and excitement that brought us here
So we hide and lie and we hope to lose control
We're taking desperate measures to try and regain some sense of excitement and spontaneity
And we don't know what we're waiting for
We're stuck in a rut and don't know what we're hoping to achieve
And we don't know the truth anymore
We've lost our sense of direction and can no longer distinguish between reality and illusion
And we can't see clearly through the fog
We're struggling to make sense of our situation
So we end up chasing ghosts
We're pursuing unattainable goals and fleeting moments of happiness
Outside these walls we're criminals
Society sees us as outcasts and delinquents
They chase us down, we're singing hymnals
Despite the odds against us, we're still celebrating and living our lives
We tried so hard to cope
We've made countless attempts to survive and adapt to our surroundings
We fell so many times, we learned to climb without a rope
We've experienced setbacks and failures but have become resilient and self-reliant
If somebody told me this was a calling I wouldn't hang it up to dry
We're determined to hold onto our sense of purpose and creativity
If somebody told me I shouldn't be stalling I wouldn't feed the world a lie
We're unwilling to compromise our values or sell out for the sake of conformity
And we'll end up chasing ghosts
Our pursuit of fulfillment will likely continue to be elusive
Outside these walls we're criminals
Our unconventional lifestyle puts us at odds with mainstream society
They chase us down, we're singing hymnals
Despite the obstacles we face, we're still driven to make the most of our time
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alyssa Elaine
Ohhhh my god I love this song! Everything RAC touches becomes gold I swear
A Moist Bum
Alyssa Elaine I know and now listening to all their stuff is so nostalgic. I love it
Gangiskann
Looove RAC! Everything he touches starts great and ends golden.
The Zenome Project
I wanted to mention to all fans of Grizfolk and RAC that this song is Track #2 in the recently released Spring Preview 2015 Playlist in Hollister Co. stores. For people who want to know the details of the full playlist, just ask me in the comments below. :) As a preview, other musical artists in this playlist of interest to this particular indie demographic include Bleachers, Angus and Julia Stone, Belle and Sebastian, Coucheron, Mat Kearney, Priory, The Knocks, Lemaitre, Spoon, Fenech-Soler, Flight Facilities, AlunaGeorge, Great Good Fine OK, Walk the Moon, Panama Wedding, and Gold Fields. I've posted this message in pages of other songs in this playlist (except the ones with huge amounts of posts in them), and hopefully this will keep all the incoming Hollister comments on one post.
Jared ;P
+The Zenome Project I remember when it started playing there, I was a model. I couldn't help but dance.
Dani K
Love this song! Can't stop listening to it
Leo Gonzales
perfect for a drive with the windows down :)
Aman
Lmao why didn't I came across this before
Good music ❤️🔥
zelgawis2
really nice! ;)
swimmingisme
KEEP POSTING LUVV IT