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Apocalypso
I Draw Slow Lyrics
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But we're swinging like an old brass bell
We're gonna be the last ones through, honey
And I couldn't give a damn if I'm holding hands with you
Let's go swimming when the oceans rise
Singing as the ships capsize
Waving when the moon lets go
And even if it all goes up in flames
And nothing in the universe remains, darling
I'll be better by your side, maybe
Push is gonna come to shove
On this hunk a hunk o' burning love
So we're gonna do it on a count of three, honey
Cause if you're gonna go to hell might as well be with me
So put your skinny little hands in mine
Let's go swinging at the end of time
We're just another boy and girl
Looking for a friend at the end of the world
And even if it all goes up in flames
And nothing in the universe remains, darling,
I'll be better by your side, maybe
See you on the other side of time, baby
There's no need to say goodbye, surely,
I'll see you on the other side of time, maybe
The lyrics to I Draw Slow's song "Apocalypso" describe a sense of reckless abandon in the face of the apocalypse. The song opens with the lines "We're kissing at the gates of hell/ But we're swinging like an old brass bell," indicating that the singers are boldly defying the end of the world. The singer describes a feeling of unbreakable connection with their partner, stating, "And I couldn't give a damn if I'm holding hands with you."
As the song continues, the singers continue to reject fear of the unknown and embrace the chaos. They suggest going for a swim as the oceans rise and singing as ships capsize, and they even suggest waving goodbye to the moon. The repeated refrain of "even if it all goes up in flames/ And nothing in the universe remains," emphasizes the fleeting nature of life in the face of the apocalypse, but the singer remains steadfast in their commitment to their partner.
The song's final verse concludes with a promise to be there for each other through whatever may come, stating, "So put your skinny little hands in mine/ Let's go swinging at the end of time/ We're just another boy and girl/ Looking for a friend at the end of the world." Overall, "Apocalypso" is a song about embracing the inevitable with a sense of shared defiance and unwavering love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're kissing at the gates of hell
We're engaging in risky behavior, but it feels exciting and exhilarating
But we're swinging like an old brass bell
Despite the danger, we are still having fun and enjoying life
We're gonna be the last ones through, honey
We're willing to take risks and be adventurous until the very end
And I couldn't give a damn if I'm holding hands with you
I'm happy to face any danger, as long as I'm with you
Let's go swimming when the oceans rise
Let's continue to have fun, even in the face of catastrophic events
Singing as the ships capsize
We're not letting the end of the world get us down and we're still finding joy in the moment
Waving when the moon lets go
We're embracing every experience, even as the world falls apart around us
Cause we're never gonna learn if we don't already know
We're accepting of our fate and finding meaning in the present moment
And even if it all goes up in flames
No matter the outcome, even if the world ends, nothing can shake my devotion to you
And nothing in the universe remains, darling
Even if everything is destroyed, the intensity of our love will still exist
I'll be better by your side, maybe
I'll be here for you, no matter what happens
Push is gonna come to shove
We know that eventually things will become difficult and we'll have to face them head-on
On this hunk a hunk o' burning love
We're willing to accept the risks and consequences of our passionate love
So we're gonna do it on a count of three, honey
We're ready to face whatever comes our way, and we'll do it together
Cause if you're gonna go to hell might as well be with me
We'd rather face danger together than be apart
So put your skinny little hands in mine
Let's stick together and hold on tight
Let's go swinging at the end of time
Let's find joy and fun, even as the world falls apart
We're just another boy and girl
We may be small and insignificant, but we still have each other
Looking for a friend at the end of the world
We're finding companionship and comfort in each other in the face of disaster
See you on the other side of time, baby
Even if we don't survive, we'll always be together and reunited eventually
There's no need to say goodbye, surely,
We don't need to express our love with words, it's already clear
I'll see you on the other side of time, maybe
We're confident that we'll be together again, no matter what happens
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