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I See Stars Lyrics


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I swear this plane is going down
Brace yourself, this is not a drill
This is the way that I dream of going out
And in this moment, I see my life flash before my eyes (Before my eyes)
And the best I'll be dead 'til they see
That's a waste, there's a waste

Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins
Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins (Whoa)
Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins
I wish there was a way, to let you know (A way to let you know)
I wish there was a way to let you know

I am the living dead
I see my fate and yours look just like mine
I know you think that they're still upon us
I got news for you
We're so fucked
We are the living dead, we are the living dead,
We are the living dead, we are the living dead

I'm writing you a letter, I hope it falls right down in your hands
At least you'll know exactly what I feel if it all goes to plan
I see you know the better tear in every single bell of lies
No delusion will save your senses hope in disguise

Why can't you see, that I fear for the worst
This is what I gave, I'm on your side

Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins
Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins
Whoa

Brace yourself, this is not a drill
This is the way that I dream of going out
And in this moment, I see my life flash before my eyes (Before my eyes)
And the best I'll be dead til they see
That's a waste, there's a waste

Ten thousand feet in the air
And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins




I wish there was a way, to let you know
I wish there was a way to let you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of I See Stars's song Ten Thousand Feet is a reflection on life and death, and the uncertainties of the future. The singer is on a plane that is possibly crashing, and he braces himself for impact, knowing that this could be the way he dies. In this moment, he sees his life flash before his eyes, and he regrets that the best he'll be remembered is when he's dead. It's a powerful thought that haunts him as he falls ten thousand feet in the air.


As the plane falls faster, the thought of his loved one begins to dominate his mind, and he wishes there was a way to let them know how much they mean to him. He's aware that death is imminent, and he wants to make sure his message gets to them if everything goes to plan. The singer seems to be resigned to his fate, and he's writing his last letter, hoping that it will reach his loved one.


In the chorus, the idea of falling ten thousand feet in the air becomes a metaphor for our own mortality. We're all falling towards our end, and as we do, we think about the things that matter to us the most. The singer's thoughts turn to his loved one, and he wishes he could tell them how much they matter.


Ten Thousand Feet by I See Stars is a song that explores the idea of life and death, and the uncertain nature of our existence. It's a powerful reflection on the fragility of life, and the importance of cherishing the people we love. The song is both haunting and beautiful, as it captures the fears and hopes that we all have.


Line by Line Meaning

I swear this plane is going down
I believe this plane is about to crash


Brace yourself, this is not a drill
Prepare yourself, this is not a simulation


This is the way that I dream of going out
This is how I imagined my death


And in this moment, I see my life flash before my eyes (Before my eyes)
I experience my life in a split second before my presumed death


And the best I'll be dead 'til they see
I will only be recognized for the best of me after death


That's a waste, there's a waste
It's a tragedy that my best can only be appreciated after death


Ten thousand feet in the air
At an altitude of ten thousand feet


And as we're falling faster, the thought of you begins
As we're descending rapidly, I start thinking about you


I wish there was a way, to let you know (A way to let you know)
I desire to communicate my feelings to you before I die


I am the living dead
I feel like I'm already dead


I see my fate and yours look just like mine
I envision that my destiny and yours are the same


I know you think that they're still upon us
I understand that you believe we still have a chance


I got news for you
I have new information to share with you


We're so fucked
We're in a terrible situation


I'm writing you a letter, I hope it falls right down in your hands
I'm composing a message for you, I hope it finds its way to you


At least you'll know exactly what I feel if it all goes to plan
If everything goes according to my expectations, you'll know how I feel


I see you know the better tear in every single bell of lies
I notice that you understand the difference between the truth and lies


No delusion will save your senses hope in disguise
False beliefs won't rescue you, you need to see the truth


Why can't you see, that I fear for the worst
Why can't you understand that I'm anxious about the outcome


This is what I gave, I'm on your side
This is what I contributed, I'm supporting you




Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Zach Johnson, Brent Allen, Andrew Oliver, Devin Oliver, Jimmy Gregerson, Jeff Valentine

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Jonissues

This band is underated af, if this song would release nowadays, it would be in every reaction channel. Too many breakdowns and changes makes this song a very diverse and heavy experience, plus the synths and electro sound and EDM influence makes it a very bouncy and catchy song. We need this band back.

ds xa

I sing asf and can play a bit, wanna start one m8

Harley Rushak

It was before its time for sure

Phil Medarac

They’ve come back together, fyi. Blue ridge rock festival, I believe.

Locked Glocc

this band will never be the same without the screamer :((

B

Dont forget the damn diggery doo :D (1:00)

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Matt Figone

This album was too far ahead of its time. It doesn't get the tremendous amount of credit it deserves. It's still to this day my favorite album of all time!

Mark Kevin dela Torre

This never gets old 👌

Bones

Possibly the greatest song ever made

Stephen Mitchell

God....these guys seriously knew how to do it. Best Electronica/Hardcore band out there....Digital Renegade and New Demons were and still are two of my favorite albums. Everything sounds so good and thick and perfect lol. How they go from hard as fuck breakdowns to melodic af choruses amazes me.....

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