Members
* Joe Reo – vocals
* Rob Freeman – guitar, vocals
* Mike Saffert – guitar
* Chris Amato – bass
* Spencer Peterson – drums
Former members
* Derek Reilly – drums
* Kenny Ryan – guitar
* Jay Snyder – drums
Albums
* Life in Dreaming (2005)
* Resolution (2007)
EPs
* Find (2001)
* Operation: Cut-Throat (2002)
* Hidden in Plain View (2003)
Belly Full Of Kerosene
Hidden in Plain View Lyrics
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And the mistake your reality
At best has left you broken
With wounds that re-open
On every brink of sleep
And a fire in your heart
That never dies and never seizes
Your world is torched away
So let it go up in flames
Your world is torched away
Showered by the embers of your fate
Being burned by every opportunity
You threw away
He is regretting every moment
He is regretting every day
Fueling the fire (fueling the fire)
Burning desires which fuel the pain
And it goes up in flames
Your world is torched away
So let it go up in flames
Your world is torched away
And the fire in your heart is fueling the pain
And it goes up in flames
Your world is torched away
So let it go up in flames
Your world is torched away
The lyrics to "Belly Full Of Kerosene" by Hidden in Plain View lament a sense of regret and despair, and the burning pain of heartache. The opening lines set the mood for the song's melancholy contemplation of the singer's harsh realities: the skies are "closing in" and the "mistake" of the singer's "reality" has left him "broken." The use of the word "mistake" suggests that the singer is grappling with a sense of guilt and regret for choices made or opportunities missed. The imagery of "wounds that re-open on every brink of sleep" adds to the sense of emotional pain and suggests that the memories of these past regrets torment the singer even in their sleep. The reference to a "fire in your heart" that "never dies and never seizes" furthers the connection between the singer's emotional pain and the metaphor of fire, foreshadowing the song's later references to fire and flames.
The recurring chorus ("And it goes up in flames / Your world is torched away / So let it go up in flames / Your world is torched away") suggests that the singer is reaching a moment of acceptance regarding their pain. Rather than continuing to dwell in regret and heartache, the singer seems to be singing about embracing the burn and allowing their world to be "torched away," as if the cathartic experience of burning away the past might ultimately be transformative. The final line of the song, "And the fire in your heart is fueling the pain," seems to suggest that while the singer may be ready to let go, the memories and emotions that continue to fuel the fire will always be with him.
Line by Line Meaning
September, autumn skies are closing in
The approaching fall signifies the end of a season and the start of a new cycle, which can sometimes bring a sense of dread or apprehension.
And the mistake your reality
The realization that your life has not gone the way you planned or hoped for.
At best has left you broken
Even the best-case scenario has still rendered you shattered and torn.
With wounds that re-open
Past traumas and pains continue to haunt you and cause you suffering.
On every brink of sleep
Sleep, intended to provide rest and respite, instead brings reminders of pain and struggle.
And a fire in your heart
A passion or drive that burns strongly within you.
That never dies and never seizes
Despite everything, this passion and drive never fades; it may even grow stronger in the face of adversity.
And it goes up in flames
Your world, as you know it, is consumed by the flames of destruction and change.
Your world is torched away
The familiar structures and routines of your life are destroyed, leaving you in a new and unfamiliar place.
Showered by the embers of your fate
The remnants of your past choices and circumstances continue to rain down upon you, affecting your present and future.
Being burned by every opportunity
Even good opportunities can bring pain and regret, particularly if they highlight the things you missed out on or lost in the past.
You threw away
The things you have lost or missed out on were not just taken from you, but were also sometimes a result of your own choices and actions.
He is regretting every moment
The weight of all his past regrets and mistakes is crushing him, causing him to feel profound regret and sorrow.
Fueling the fire (fueling the fire)
This regret and sorrow continue to drive him forward, fueling his passion and pain.
Burning desires which fuel the pain
His unfulfilled desires and hopes continue to cause him pain, as they drive him to pursue what he cannot have or achieve.
And the fire in your heart is fueling the pain
The passion and drive that burns within him only serve to intensify his feelings of pain and suffering.
Your world is torched away
The familiar structures and routines of your life are destroyed, leaving you in a new and unfamiliar place.
So let it go up in flames
Instead of clinging to what was, he must accept that his world has changed irreparably and must be rebuilt from the ashes.
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