Collapse
Harris/Plotkin Lyrics
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Crush the heart
Snap the tendons
Dissolve the bones
Flood the brain
Burn the skin
Pierce the lungs
Collapse the body
Stars now beneath our feet
We've known the terror and still not stopped
Swarm down and forgive me
Rain down and forgive us
The lyrics of Collapse by Harris/Plotkin paint a picture of ultimate destruction and the end of life. The words describe the collapse of the body, starting with the veins and leading all the way to the collapse of the entire body. With each line, the list of what is being destroyed gets more intense, and the imagery becomes more gruesome. The final line, "Collapse the body," is a foreboding conclusion that suggests that everything dies eventually. The song seems to be a commentary on the impermanence of life, and the inevitability of death.
However, the lyrics also reference the resilience of the human spirit, no matter how much terror we may know, we continue on. The line "we've known the terror and still not stopped" speaks to the strength of the human spirit and the will to carry on, even in the face of extreme adversity. The final lines, "Swarm down and forgive me, rain down and forgive us," evoke the idea of redemption or forgiveness. Perhaps this is a call for forgiveness of our inevitable mortal failings, or a plea to a higher power for mercy and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Collapse the veins
Squeeze and constrict the pathways of blood vessels, cutting off circulation throughout the body.
Crush the heart
Apply pressure onto the vital organ responsible for circulating blood throughout the body, potentially causing physical collapse.
Snap the tendons
Forcefully break and tear the connective tissues that bind muscle to bone, causing immense pain and potential permanent damage.
Dissolve the bones
Gradually erode and deteriorate the skeletal structure that supports the body, causing crippling weakness and chronic pain.
Flood the brain
Engulf and overwhelm the central nervous system with an overabundance of stimuli, leading to mental exhaustion and incapacitation.
Burn the skin
Subject the outermost layer of the body to intense heat, creating irreversible damage and excruciating pain.
Pierce the lungs
Penetrate and stab the respiratory organs vital for breathing, causing asphyxiation and suffocation.
Collapse the body
Shatter and crumble the physical form, causing an incapacitating collapse.
Stars now beneath our feet
Denote that everything that was once held in reverence is now cast down and beneath us, laying waste to everything.
We've known the terror and still not stopped
Despite being aware of the overwhelming panic, we refuse to yield and continue to push past the fear and pain.
Swarm down and forgive me
Beings of immense power descend upon us, offering forgiveness in exchange for surrender.
Rain down and forgive us
A powerful force unloads rain upon us in the form of a blessing, forgiving us and bringing about peace.
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