Shelter
Icon of Coil Lyrics


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Punishment for intolerance so
Entertain us when you're still
Able to perform

I'm sorry to admit that I won't be around
When the world you created will collapse and drown

Back to the crypt
Nothing will last
We'll all fade away in one single blast
Out from the dust
Machines will rise
One second to live and we'll open our eyes

I can't find shelter in this world




I'm searching for another world
Where I feel safe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Icon of Coil's song "Shelter" touch upon themes of punishment for intolerance, the fleeting nature of existence, and the search for safety in a world that is often hostile and unpredictable. The first stanza seems to point towards the idea that those who are intolerant towards others will eventually face punishment - possibly in the form of being forced to entertain others even when they are not willing or able to do so.


The second stanza presents a darker view of the world and humanity's ability to survive in it. The singer expresses remorse over not being around when the world inevitably collapses and everyone drowns. There is a sense of futility and hopelessness in these lines, suggesting that the end of the world is an inevitability that cannot be avoided.


The final stanza seems to be an introspective moment where the singer reflects on their own search for safety and shelter in a world that can be unpredictable and dangerous. The repetition of the phrase "I can't find shelter in this world" highlights the sense of uncertainty and vulnerability that the singer feels. The song ultimately leaves the listener with a sense of unease and existential dread.


Line by Line Meaning

Punishment for intolerance so
If you're not tolerant, you will be punished


Entertain us when you're still
Entertain us while you still can


Able to perform
Before you can no longer perform


I'm sorry to admit that I won't be around
I regret to say that I won't be here


When the world you created will collapse and drown
When the world you made falls and is destroyed


Back to the crypt
Back to where we came from


Nothing will last
Everything will eventually end


We'll all fade away in one single blast
We'll disappear suddenly


Out from the dust
From the remains


Machines will rise
Machines will evolve and become dominant


One second to live and we'll open our eyes
In an instant we'll exist and become aware


I can't find shelter in this world
I cannot find a safe haven in this world


I'm searching for another world
I'm looking for a different place


Where I feel safe
Where I can be secure




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLE ANDERS OLSEN, SEBASTIAN R. KOMOR

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