Blast
Kenin Lyrics

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All of us made promises but who cares anymore.
Once we stuck to something but sticking's such a chore.
Limits need a reason when the distance is far,
Dreams are expected when we come home from war
But in the end, It's just another blast.
And in the end, The calm sets in at last.

Laying a ring in a cold velvet box,

Throwing out ahses for the dead at the docks,
Like a sone looking out on a desolate plain
Made into brick
And then knocked down again
And now that it stands like a pillar of light
'Til a mortar comes singing along in the night.
A gasp and a flash and the stars reappear,
The stone's back in place for the next million years.
But in the end, It's just another blast.
And in the end, The calm sets in at last.

But in the end, It's just another blast.
And in the end, The calm sets in at last.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blast" by Kenin speak about the fleeting nature of promises, the challenges of sticking to something and the inevitability of chaos and destruction. The opening lines reflect on how making promises has become an empty gesture, with no one caring anymore. The second line furthers this sentiment by stating that even when we do try to keep our promises, it becomes a chore to do so. The line "Limits need a reason when the distance is far" suggests that there has to be a significant reason to stick to something when the goal seems too distant or unattainable. The fourth line about dreams being expected after war suggests that it's natural for people to dream of a better future after experiencing hardships and challenges, but it's a fleeting thought. The repetition of "blast" throughout the song drives home the point that destruction is the only constant.

The second verse speaks about the transience of life and how everything that comes into being is bound to be destroyed eventually. The line "Like a stone looking out on a desolate plain made into brick and then knocked down again" echoes the cyclical nature of life, where something can be built from scratch and destroyed in a matter of moments. The "pillar of light" that stands is symbolic of the temporary nature of happiness and how it can be snuffed out in an instant by destruction. The last line that talks about the stone being back in place for the next million years speaks to the inevitability of history repeating itself.

Overall, the song speaks to the fleeting nature of life and how chaos and destruction are constants that we have to accept in our lives. The calm that sets in after every explosion is indicative of the brief moments of respite amidst the general chaos of life.

Line by Line Meaning

All of us made promises but who cares anymore.
We all made commitments but they are no longer important or relevant to us.

Once we stuck to something but sticking's such a chore.
We used to be more dedicated, but now staying true and loyal to something or someone feels like a burden.

Limits need a reason when the distance is far,
When there is a great distance to cover, it's crucial to have a clear purpose or justification for any boundaries or restrictions.

Dreams are expected when we come home from war
After facing difficult challenges and struggles, we hope to come home to a better and brighter future and have optimistic aspirations for ourselves.

But in the end, It's just another blast.
Despite all the ups and downs, all the hard work and struggle, the end result is nothing more than a fleeting moment of excitement or chaos.

And in the end, The calm sets in at last.
After all the chaos and excitement, there is finally a sense of peace and tranquility.

Laying a ring in a cold velvet box,
Putting a cherished object, like a wedding ring, away in a safe, yet emotionally distant, place.

Throwing out ashes for the dead at the docks,
Disposing of the remains of someone who has passed away in a cold and impersonal location.

Like a stone looking out on a desolate plain
A forlorn and isolated symbol, gazing out over a barren landscape.

Made into brick
Forged from hard work and struggle, becoming strong and resilient.

And then knocked down again
Despite the effort and strength, obstacles can still come crashing down and reduce one to rubble.

And now that it stands like a pillar of light
Despite everything, something can still rise up and shine bright like a beacon of hope.

'Til a mortar comes singing along in the night.
Until an unforeseen disaster strikes and destroys everything once again.

A gasp and a flash and the stars reappear,
In a moment of crisis, time seems to stand still and everything comes into sharp focus.

The stone's back in place for the next million years.
After everything is said and done, life returns to normal and everything goes back to the way it was before.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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