Dial "S" For Saviour
Kill the Young Lyrics
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Will you rise up now?
Disenchanted eyes
But what a good disguise
You've dropped your crown
Smile and bow
Your knees won't help you now
Oh those beggars eyes
Hiding all those lies
You don't look surprised
What could you do?
What would you say?
What do we live for when your days are numbered?
Dial for saviour?
What could you do?
What would you say?
What do we live for when your days are numbered?
Dial for saviour?
He didn't stay
You look dismayed
But what did you expect
Sinners burnt on coal
I really should have known your goal
What can you do but smile?
What can you do but smile away
What could you do?
What could you say?
What do we live for when your days are numbered?
Dial for saviour?
What could you do?
What could you say?
What do we live for when your days are numbered?
Dial for saviour?
Days are numbered!
The song “Dial S For Saviour” by Kill The Young is a reflection on the inevitability of judgement day and the importance of faith that can potentially save us. The song begins with the line “Judgment day or so they say, will you rise up now?”, and this sets the tone for the rest of the song. The line “your days are numbered” is repeated throughout the song, reminding us that our time on earth is limited and we need to make the most of it while we can.
The lyrics of the song indicate that the singers see through the facade of the person they are addressing; they have disenchanted eyes and have dropped their crown. The line “…what a good disguise”, highlights the fact that there are expectations that come with a position of power, but the individual in question has been using that power for the wrong reasons. The singer urges the person to bow and smile now because their knees won't help them when judgement day comes. They are portrayed as beggars with eyes hiding all those lies and lies, which means that their true intentions have been obscured for too long.
The song poses the question, “What can you do but smile?”, which suggests that the person in question is resigned to their fate. The song is a warning for everyone to take responsibility for their choices and live life in the best way possible. The repeating line of “Dial for saviour” implies that we need to have that faith and make that call when our days are numbered. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder that our time is limited and we need to make the right choices when we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Judgment day or so they say
The belief that one day we will be judged for our actions.
Will you rise up now?
Do you have the courage to act on your beliefs?
Disenchanted eyes
A lack of enthusiasm or hope in life.
But what a good disguise
The ability to hide one's true feelings or intentions.
You've dropped your crown
Losing one's power or status.
Smile and bow
Pretending to be humble or respectful.
Your knees won't help you now
Praying or begging won't save you from the consequences of your actions.
Oh those beggars eyes
Pity-seeking or manipulative eyes.
Hiding all those lies and lies
Deception and dishonesty to cover up one's mistakes.
Hiding all those lies
Continuing to hide or ignore the truth.
You don't look surprised
Realizing the inevitable consequences of one's actions.
What could you do?
Feeling powerless in the current situation.
What would you say?
Uncertainty about how to respond or communicate effectively.
What do we live for when your days are numbered?
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of life when facing one's mortality.
Dial for saviour?
Seeking salvation or help in a desperate situation.
He didn't stay
Referring to someone who failed to fulfill their promises or expectations.
You look dismayed
Expressing disappointment or shock at the situation.
But what did you expect
Realizing that one's expectations were unrealistic or misplaced.
Sinners burnt on coal
Reference to the punishment of sinners in hell.
I really should have known your goal
Regret for not realizing someone's true intentions earlier.
What can you do but smile?
Coping with difficult situations by pretending that everything is okay.
What can you do but smile away
Ignoring or suppressing one's negative emotions to maintain a facade of happiness.
Days are numbered!
Acknowledging the limited time we have in life.
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.