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Katatonia｡ 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 is full of metaphor and imagery, creating a dark and reflective mood. The lyrics "think of the days when I had too much" introduce the theme of reminiscing about a time when life was more fulfilling or simpler. The line "resistance died down" suggests a lack of motivation or passion, which can be a relatable feeling for many. The following line "fell on frozen soil" implies a sense of despair or defeat, as though the singer feels stuck or unable to move forward.
However, the song also offers a message of hope, as seen in the lyrics "bleed a little for a different day" and "going deeper to come away." These lines suggest that through facing and enduring difficult times, we can emerge stronger and find new perspectives.
Throughout the song, the contrast between light and shadow is explored through the imagery of buildings rising against a "concrete sky" while "our lights" remain hidden. The "glass shrines of muted will" also suggest a sense of stagnancy or monotony. The final line "buildings recoil" further implies a sense of inevitability, as though the structures built up by society will eventually crumble.
Overall, Buildings offers a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of life and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in an often overwhelming world.
Line by Line Meaning
Think
Reflect on the following memories and thoughts.
Of the days when I had too much
Recall times when I had excess or more than enough.
Of the things we found
Remember the things that we discovered and came across.
Resistance died down
The opposition or defiance I had before has diminished.
Fell on frozen soil
I metaphorically fell or failed in a cold, barren place.
Bleed a little for a different day
Sacrifice something now to create a better future.
Going deeper to come away
Delving deeper into an issue to emerge with a new perspective and understanding.
On the concrete sky
Looking up at the cityscape made of concrete.
I saw the buildings rise
Witnessed the skyscrapers being constructed.
But keep our lights in shadow still
Despite the growth, some of us are still hidden in the darkness.
In the wind's eye
From the perspective of the wind, which can be chaotic and unpredictable.
Where our reflection dies
It is a place where I cannot truly see or understand myself.
Glass shrines of muted will
The towering skyscrapers are beautiful, but they are merely monuments to society's silent resignation.
Dead
Everything from here on out is bleak and lifeless.
Is the time that I see from here on out
I am only able to see a future that is bleak and hopeless.
This burial ground
The reality of our existence is as if we are living in a cemetery.
One more down
One more person has given up or perished.
And buildings recoil
Even our towering structures are not immune to the despair that permeates our society.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS NYSTROM, JONAS PETTER RENKSE
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Think
Of the days when I had too much
Of the things we found
Resistance died down
Fell on the 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 the 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
TR
Think
Of the days when I had too much
Of the things we found
Resistance died down
Fell on the 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 the 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
Simone Ward
My favourite band. Love Katatonia. Love Jonas''s voice. Can't wait to see them in December.
Matt B
you love one song and you love most of their discography, good stuff
John Sev
Jonas is probably one of the greatest vocalists of our time.
Cap
Heard on Music Choice, and now I'm a BIG FAN! Thank you for being a messenger of metal!
Alexander Kirchner
Great video. This is exactly the inspiration for Node-Red Dashboard that I was missing. Thanks for this and greetings from Austria!
Lucas Rosa Santos
I love the riff at 2:27.
Vince Lesniewski
I discovered Katatonia through finding a CD on a shelf with Mikel Akerfeldt's recommendation on the packaging... Been a fan ever since.
Eł Es
+Vince Lesniewski (GrigoriRasputin) Akerfeldt and Jonas Renkse are best friends, they even used to be roommates in their youth;)
t krk
and they did BLOODBATH together ;)