Exile
Hurts㈱㌱ Lyrics
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So just let me breathe again
Make me young again
And we'll go
Where we are free again
This is not the end
We'll be young again
And watch as the world burns
This is exile
We're in exile
So just let the heads roll
And we'll stand on this world alone
In this exile
We're in exile
Home is where the heart is
We'll never leave again
Suffer or bleed again
When we go
The vultures will feed on them
And fire will come around
We'll be young again
So we'll say goodbye, girl
And watch as the world burns
This is exile
We're in exile
So just let the heads roll
And we'll stand on this world alone
In this exile
We're in exile
We're in exile
We're in exile
Watch as the world burns
Hurts' song Exile is a reflection about a relationship that has come to an end, where the singer finds solace from the hurt in the idea of starting over and finding home, where they can breathe again and be young again. The repeated phrase "home is where the heart is" draws attention to the longing for comfort and familiarity, which has been lost. The idea of being young again, triggers the hope to start anew and move past the pain. The lyrics "make me young again, and we'll go where we are free again," evokes a sense of liberation from the toxic elements in the relationship.
The song also touches on the theme of isolation, as the singer finds themselves alone, as if exiled from the world after the relationship ends. In the chorus "so just let the heads roll and we'll stand on this world alone," there is an acceptance of their situation, acknowledging the pain and moving forward, while the world burns around them.
The song has a melancholic tone, representing the heartache and emotional turmoil the singer is going through. The lyrics "watch as the world burns" emphasises the feeling of being powerless and helpless to the situation. Despite the pain, there is still residual hope in the line "We'll be young again," representing the possibility of healing and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Home is where the heart is
Our true home is wherever we feel loved and comfortable
So just let me breathe again
Allow me to feel free and alive once more
Make me young again
Let me feel youthful and carefree once more
And we'll go where we are free again
We'll seek out a place where we feel liberated and unrestricted
This is not the end
Our troubles and difficulties are only temporary and we will overcome them
We'll be young again
We will rediscover the joy and freedom of youth
So we'll say goodbye, girl
We will part ways with someone or something that is no longer serving us
And watch as the world burns
We will witness chaos or destruction, but ultimately we will endure
This is exile
We are in a state of isolation or banishment
We're in exile
We are currently living in a state of isolation
So just let the heads roll
Let the people responsible for our isolation face the consequences
And we'll stand on this world alone
We will face our challenges independently, without anyone else to rely on
We'll never leave again
Once we find our true home, we will never abandon it again
Suffer or bleed again
We refuse to go through pain or hardship again
When we go the vultures will feed on them
When we depart, those who caused our suffering will be held accountable
And fire will come around
Destruction or chaos may follow our departure
We're in exile
We are currently living in a state of isolation
Watch as the world burns
Observe the chaos and destruction around us, but know that we will endure
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pewdiepiefanclub1491
This whole album smells like grass after rain
@ilikethecolourred8885
That's perfect
@matteusunderpressure7835
You nailed it
@adrianneagoe3652
That smell is called petrichor
@howtoviewprivateinstagrama6343
OMG yess
@ellaplata3679
It does. Then you'll see the Cullens walking around the forest.
@slideshowgurl
“You’re not my homeland anymore, so what am I defending?” What a brilliant lyric.
@krissettejane7390
I agree ✨
@mikkoyu9782
Yeah, I agree
@reaper8475
My favorite line of the whole song ♡