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Tribulation
Inswarm Lyrics
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I'll carry it over bridges and mountains
Over rushing rivers
Pictures taken from my world
Their too broken to see
Another vision twisted
Lying patiently
Still wait hold you
There's no god who is my friend
When did this all begin
When the hell will it end
Patiently we fall
Gravity pulls
It wont falter in my heart
Fly like ashes from our fires
Carried in cold nights
Search for truth among stars
Fall
The lyrics of Inswarm's "Tribulation" seem to express a sense of hardship and confusion experienced by the singer. They begin with "There's a stone in my heart," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a heavy burden that the singer carries with them. They state their intention to carry this burden "over bridges and mountains, over rushing rivers," suggesting that they are determined to persevere despite the obstacles they may face in their journey.
The singer goes on to describe "pictures taken from my world," which are "too broken to see." This could be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the singer is referring to memories or experiences that have left them feeling damaged or unable to move forward. They mention "another vision twisted, lying patiently" which could suggest that they are struggling to see things clearly or that they feel like their perceptions have been warped by their struggles. They then say "Still wait and hold you," which could either be addressed to someone they care about, or could be interpreted as a message to themselves to stay strong.
The second stanza of the song shifts in tone, with the singer expressing frustration and disillusionment. They assert that "there's no god who is my friend," and question when their troubles began and when they will end. They acknowledge the force of gravity pulling them down, but also state that this force "won't falter in my heart." The song concludes with a sense of searching and a desire for truth, as the singer sings about "flying like ashes from our fires," searching for truth among the stars, and ultimately falling.
Overall, "Tribulation" seems to express a complex mix of emotions - determination to persevere, frustration with their struggles, and a desire for clarity and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a stone in my heart
I am burdened with a heavy emotion
I'll carry it over bridges and mountains
I will bear it through difficult and demanding times
Over rushing rivers
I will overcome obstacles and challenges
Pictures taken from my world
Memories of my life
Their too broken to see
They are painful and difficult to relive
Another vision twisted
The future seems uncertain and distorted
Lying patiently
Waiting in anticipation
Still wait hold you
I am hopeful and waiting for a positive outcome
There's a burden in my heart
I am carrying the weight of my struggles
There's no god who is my friend
I feel abandoned and alone
When did this all begin
I am questioning the start of my troubles
When the hell will it end
I am desperate for my struggles to be over
Patiently we fall
We endure the challenges and hardships
Gravity pulls
The weight of our struggles is strong
It wont falter in my heart
I will remain strong and steadfast
Fly like ashes from our fires
Our efforts will spread and disperse
Carried in cold nights
We endure even in difficult and lonely times
Search for truth among stars
We look for guidance and answers in the mysterious and unknown
Fall
Despite the fall or failure, we will continue to try and persevere towards our goals and aspirations
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.