Redemption City
Joseph Arthur Lyrics

Redemption city
The place where the singer lives, symbolizing a place of healing and hope

Is where I live
Indicating the singer's current state of being

I got nothing to give
The singer feels empty and unable to contribute to society

Bide my time
The singer waits patiently for a chance at redemption

And find you to forgive
The singer seeks forgiveness from someone to rid himself of guilt and shame

Redemption city
The place where the singer comes from, representing his origin and roots

The beat in every drum
Redemption city is alive and full of energy and rhythm

The blood that's in my veins
The singer's connection and bond with Redemption city is deep and familial

Skyscrapers and sewers
Redemption city encompasses both the high and low, the good and bad

And love that flows down drains
Love and hope can be found in even the darkest, most desperate places

Buildings falling down
The city has its share of hardships and tragedy

Skulls stuck in the ground
A vivid and unsettling imagery of death and decay

Night gives into dawn
Hope always follows despair, a recurring theme in Redemption city

As evil fills the streets
Evil and corruption is present in the city, but never completely takes over

The love keeps moving on
Despite the darkness, love and compassion continue to prevail

I fell but now I'm free
The singer has overcome personal struggles and found redemption, symbolizing the potential for all in Redemption city

In you there's no more me
Redemption city has allowed the singer to move beyond his selfishness and find a greater purpose

I breathe in your air
The city has become a vital force in the singer's life

As destruction and revolution
The city has seen its share of turmoil, but always rebounds with a renewed sense of purpose

Are building everywhere
The future is uncertain, but there is a sense of optimism and potential for growth

Sons and daughters save
The young people of Redemption city are symbols of hope and progress

Built in every grave
Even in death, there is potential for positive change

The light in every cave
Hope and kindness can shine in even the darkest places

Freeing every soldier
All people in Redemption city have the potential to be liberated from their struggles and become agents of change

Every master now a slave
The old ways of thinking and oppression are being overturned in Redemption city

Morning paper trains
A metaphor for the daily news and events that shape the city

Nectar and the stains
Both beauty and ugliness can be found in Redemption city

Blood on every hand
Violence and pain is present in the city, but not unique to it

The cold rain in each eye
A powerful image of despair and hopelessness

Killing every man
A stark and chilling statement on the dangers of unchecked violence and hate

No place left to park
A small but notable detail that speaks to the overcrowding and chaos of Redemption city

Not safe after dark
A warning and reminder of the dangers still present in the city

The fire from each spark
A powerful symbol of the potential for change and progress in Redemption city

Shooting from the blackness
The spark of hope and potential often comes from the darkest, most unlikely places

Born from every heart
Change and progress must come from within the people of Redemption city

Blood runs through the streets
More vivid imagery of violence and chaos in Redemption city

Where saints drink wine with freaks
Redemption city is a place of inclusivity and diversity, where people of all backgrounds are welcome

Salvations naked here
Acceptance and redemption are available to all in Redemption city, regardless of social status or background

And Satans in the cold speaking with his fear
Even the most evil and fearful voices are present in the city, but are ultimately powerless against the forces of hope and love

Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
An obscure and seemingly unrelated line, possibly referencing plagiarism and the negative effects of greed

His fear is made of doves
A beautiful and poignant image of fear and hope coexisting

Sobered up his buzz
A reference to overcoming addiction and finding a sense of clarity and purpose

Now Satan's falling down
The ultimate triumph of hope and goodness over evil

And the people come to stab him
A disturbing and violent image, but reflective of the rage and anger felt towards those who seek to harm others in Redemption city

And put him in the ground
The final defeat of evil in Redemption city

You'll find redemption
A hopeful message to all who seek it

Real redemption
Not just a superficial and fleeting sense of redemption, but a deeper and more meaningful transformation