buildings
Katatonia渀 Lyrics
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Of the days when I had too much
Of the things we found
Resistance died down
Fell on frozen soil
Bleed a little for a different day
Going deeper to come away
On the concrete sky
I saw the buildings rise
But keep our lights in shadow still
In the wind's eye
Where our reflection dies
Glass shrines of muted will
Dead
Is the time that I see from here on out
This burial ground
One more down
And buildings recoil
The song "Buildings" by Katatonia talks about reminiscing the days when the songwriter had too much of everything and how it led to resistance dying down, leaving him to fall on frozen soil. The lyrics seem to be reflective of the feelings of the songwriter during those times, and how they led him to bleed a little for a different day. The lines "going deeper to come away" indicate that the songwriter wanted to dig deeper within themselves to emerge stronger and better.
The imagery used in the song is quite vivid and powerful. The "concrete sky" and "buildings rise" are symbolic of the urban landscape, where people are surrounded by towering structures that can make one feel small and insignificant. The lines "keep our lights in shadow still" and "glass shrines of muted will" suggest that despite the physical infrastructure around them, there is still a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose.
Overall, the song seems to be an introspective exploration of the human condition in a world that is increasingly dominated by man-made structures and technology. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the importance of self-reflection and the need to find meaning and purpose in life beyond material possessions and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Think
Pause and contemplate
Of the days when I had too much
Recall the past, when life was full and plentiful
Of the things we found
Remember the things we discovered, the experiences we shared
Resistance died down
Obstacles faded away
Fell on frozen soil
Landed on unforgiving, unyielding ground
Bleed a little for a different day
Sacrifice now for a better tomorrow
Going deeper to come away
Digging down to uncover what's hidden, in order to rise again
On the concrete sky
Looking up at the tall, gray buildings that pierce the sky
I saw the buildings rise
Witnessed the growth and progress
But keep our lights in shadow still
Despite the growth, our individual spark and potential are still hidden
In the wind's eye
From the perspective of an unfeeling, uncontrollable force of nature
Where our reflection dies
Where our true selves and aspirations disappear
Glass shrines of muted will
Monuments of conformity and stagnation, lacking in passion and drive
Dead
Lifeless
Is the time that I see from here on out
All that awaits me now is emptiness
This burial ground
Metaphorical graveyard of missed opportunities
One more down
Another failure, another loss
And buildings recoil
Even the structures that once represented progress and growth retreat and recede
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS NYSTROM, JONAS PETTER RENKSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Octavio Ríos
#4 monastery in Bhutan was the architectual inspiration for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
In 2008 the U.S. received the Lhakhang from the Bhutan nation as a gift for good international relations and they placed it at UTEP, it is worth the visit.
Jane C.
10.Burj Khalifa
9. Burj Al Arab
8. Lichtentein Castle
7. Leaning Toper of Pisa
6. Hanging Temple
5. Lloyd's Building London
4. Paro Taktsang Monastery
3. Fallingwater
2. Hagia Sophia
1. La Sagrada Familia
Reina Chen
I was SHOOKed and screamed so loud when I saw La sagrada familia, it was just such a wondrous building that I cannot believe it even exist..
Artzistance
I dont need Burj Khalifa, I NEED SANDAL TOWER
WhiteFlower207
like-minded
Fath Ridho Syahputra
ternyata ada org indo
Cadbury
Ada juga yang sepikiran sama gw
ShadowAxcel
@LaoMinnesotanPerson / Nydro UPIN IPIN SANDALS TOWER
Artzistance
@LaoMinnesotanPerson / Nydro nope
nooblike
The Architecture & Engineering of the Old World is very impressive indeed,, though the modern is whats best suited for humans now