Start a Revolution
IMAScore Lyrics
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All or nothing now
Sound the alarm
The rain's falling down
Let's keep going now
We'll face the storm
The road we're on will lead us to the end
The rain will wash away the innocence
And we'll be all gone as it ends
As it ends...
Start a Revolution!
We're breathing fire
Unleash desire
We won't back down
We are the Ocean
Drown in emotion
But not alone
The lyrics of IMAscore's song "Start a Revolution" are a battle cry, urging people to take action while there is still time. The first stanza, "Our time's running out, All or nothing now, Sound the alarm" is a clear message that it's now or never. The sense of urgency is highlighted by the metaphor of the rain falling down- it's as if everything is about to be washed away, and the only option left is to face the storm.
The second stanza reiterates the point that there's no time left for any more faltering. "There's no time left for us to start again, The road we're on will lead us to the end, The rain will wash away the innocence, And we'll be all gone as it ends" - there's a resounding finality to these lyrics that is almost chilling. The repetition of "as it ends" is ominous and implies that the end is near, and that we need to take action immediately if we want to make any sort of difference.
But in the midst of all this foreboding, there is hope. "Start a Revolution!", the refrain of the song, is a rallying cry to inspire people to take action. The final stanza, "We're breathing fire, Unleash desire, We won't back down, We are the Ocean, Drown in emotion, But not alone" is a declaration that people are not alone in this fight, and that together, they can overcome anything. The metaphor of being the ocean and drowning in emotion is a reminder that it's okay to feel passionately about something, and that those emotions can be a fuel for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Our time's running out
We are limited with time and must act quickly
All or nothing now
Our action must be one of extreme commitment
Sound the alarm
Announce the need for urgent action
The rain's falling down
Life's difficulties and obstacles are present, but let's not give up
Let's keep going now
Let's not be discouraged by hardships or delays
We'll face the storm
We will confront and overcome any adversity that comes our way
There's no time left for us to start again
There's no second chance, we have to make things right now
The road we're on will lead us to the end
Our choices and actions will determine our fate
The rain will wash away the innocence
Difficult times will take away our naivety and purity
And we'll be all gone as it ends
If we fail to act or change, we'll perish with the consequences
Start a Revolution!
Let's enact meaningful change in society and our own lives
We're breathing fire
We are full of passion and determination
Unleash desire
Unleash our longing for a better world
We won't back down
We will persist and not surrender to obstacles
We are the Ocean
We are vast and limitless
Drown in emotion
Let's experience and express our emotions to fully live
But not alone
We have each other to support us through life's hardships
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.