Revólver
Isabel Campbell & Mark Lanegan Lyrics
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I will soon catch you)
Now after all, don't it feel like nothing,
Like walking away, like a mouthful of rain.
At twelve o'clock, a bell starts ringing,
A dog starts barking, and you're still missing.
Still missing something you've never known what it was.
And I'm not one for thinking twice,
But I know this much is true,
The earth will turn and powder burns,
And you are my revolver.
Just waking up, some dogs start barking,
A bell starts ringing, and you're still missing.
And after all, don't it feel like nothing,
Like walking away, like a mouthful of rain.
I'm holding on, cause you're my revolver,
And I dreamed of an ending, in a violent way.
The lyrics to Isabel Campbell & Mark Lanegan's song Revolver can be interpreted in many ways. The first two lines of the song hint at a sense of impending danger and a feeling of helplessness as the persona sings, "I know what you do, I will soon catch you." The song appears to be about a difficult relationship that the persona is struggling with, and they feel like they are being left in the dark about something important. The persona feels like they are missing something they've never known, which further contributes to their feeling of instability and uncertainty. However, despite everything that's happening, they refuse to let go of the relationship.
The chorus highlights the complexity of the relationship, as the persona sings, "The earth will turn and powder burns, and you are my revolver." The imagery used here implies that the relationship is volatile and fraught with danger, but the persona cannot walk away from it. In the second verse, the persona hears a bell ringing and dogs barking, but they feel like they're missing something important. Despite this, they continue to hold on to the relationship, because the other person is their "revolver." The final line, "And I dreamed of an ending, in a violent way," adds a sense of desperation to the song, implying that the persona knows that the relationship may not end well.
Line by Line Meaning
Now after all, don't it feel like nothing, Like walking away, like a mouthful of rain.
Despite all that has happened, it feels like everything was for nothing. It's like walking away from something that left a bad taste in your mouth, similar to a mouthful of rain.
At twelve o'clock, a bell starts ringing, A dog starts barking, and you're still missing.
Even at the stroke of midnight, when everything is supposed to end and start anew, you are still lost and missing something.
Still missing something you've never known what it was.
Despite feeling like there is something missing in your life, you can't quite put your finger on what it is.
And I'm not one for thinking twice, But I know this much is true, The earth will turn and powder burns, And you are my revolver.
I'm not the type to second-guess myself, but I know deep down that you are my salvation. No matter what happens--even if the world crumbles around us--you are my rock and I'll always have you by my side.
Just waking up, some dogs start barking, A bell starts ringing, and you're still missing.
Even when you're just waking up in the morning, you feel like something is missing from your life. You hear the sounds of everyday life--dogs barking and bells ringing--but still, you feel lost and alone.
And after all, don't it feel like nothing, Like walking away, like a mouthful of rain.
No matter what happens, it feels like it was all for nothing. Just like walking away from something that left a bad taste in your mouth, like a mouthful of rain.
I'm holding on, cause you're my revolver, And I dreamed of an ending, in a violent way.
I'm holding onto you because you're my lifeline. Even in my darkest dreams, I know that you're the one who will help me get through anything, even if that means a violent end.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARK LANEGAN
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@morrissurquin8632
their voices combined give me the chills
@scottprince2912
I know right it's like light and dark but it definitely works and is beautiful,such a good disc.unbelievable.
@madrugada1007
R.I.P Mark Lanegan, we will miss You!😢
@LuizaNaked1
Loved it😍
@harrison6me
Heard this song on the BBCs culture show: Ice age special and havent stopped listening to it since. Its so atmospheric. Lovely<3
@joemcbee
Isobel Campbell has a new album coming out 30th January 2020! I'm not associated, just a big fan from ATX and want others to know! I preordered my copy and if you're a fan you should too! #isobelcampbell #thereisnoother
@anitagrey7356
so so so beautiful!
@almelvin2705
good music is king. bumper stickers should be issued.
@hafnadullhafnadul4200
Super!
@alexsetterington3142
Will be missed