Ascension
Killstation Lyrics


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I don't wanna run
But there’s fire in the sky
If you want to be alright
Make a plan now in your mind
I know you've got a gun
Cock it back and hold it tight
Put it right between my eyes
Pull the trigger, take my life
Pull the trigger, take my life
Pull the trigger, take my life
(Take my life)

Take my life they built a wall up in the sky
They don't want to be alright
Now there’s a fire in the sky
I don't want to be alright

I don't wanna run
But there's fire in the sky
If you want to be alright
Make a plan now in your mind
I know you've got a gun
Cock it back and hold it tight




Put it right between my eyes
Pull the trigger, take my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Killstation's song "Ascension" convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The singer expresses a reluctance to escape or run from their circumstances, despite the presence of fire in the sky, which may symbolize imminent danger or a crisis. They urge someone to formulate a plan in their mind if they seek a way to be okay. The mention of a gun suggests a willingness to confront their pain head-on, as they declare that the other person can pull the trigger and take their life.


The repetition of the phrase "pull the trigger, take my life" throughout the song emphasizes a desire for release and escape from the struggles and obstacles they face. The singer seems resigned to their fate and even encourages the other person to end their suffering by taking their life.


The second verse highlights the presence of a metaphorical wall in the sky, indicating barriers or limitations that prevent them from finding peace or a way forward. The singer acknowledges that there is now fire in the sky, suggesting a further escalation of their troubles. Despite this, they reiterate their lack of desire to be alright, implying a sense of surrender or acceptance of their circumstances.


In summary, "Ascension" explores themes of despair, hardship, and the desire for release from pain. The lyrics depict a person who is willing to face their struggles directly, even to the point of contemplating their own demise.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna run
I don't want to escape or avoid something difficult or challenging


But there’s fire in the sky
However, there is a dangerous and intense situation occurring


If you want to be alright
If you desire to find happiness or mental well-being


Make a plan now in your mind
Start forming a detailed strategy within your thoughts


I know you've got a gun
I am aware that you possess a firearm


Cock it back and hold it tight
Prepare and firmly grip the weapon


Put it right between my eyes
Position the gun directly in front of my gaze


Pull the trigger, take my life
Squeeze the trigger and end my existence


Take my life they built a wall up in the sky
Accept my sacrifice as a response to the barriers they have constructed in the celestial realm


They don't want to be alright
They have no intention of finding peace or well-being


Now there’s a fire in the sky
Currently, there is a destructive and alarming situation in the heavens


I don't want to be alright
I have no desire to achieve a state of happiness or stability




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSE LEACH, JOEL STROETZEL, ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, MICHAEL D'ANTONIO, JUSTIN FOLEY

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