1. Lock And Key is a metalcore … Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands named Lock And Key
1. Lock And Key is a metalcore band from England, UK.
The band was founded in 2013 and consists of:
Rich Lardner - Vocals
Ben Wright - Lead Guitar
Nathan Waller - Guitar
Danny Reeves - Bass
Josh Murphy - Drums
2. Lock and Key was a post-hardcore band hailing from Boston. Their sound is akin to bands like Hot Water Music, Avail, Small Brown Bike, Fuel, Fugazi and the like. They have a full-length album and an ep on Deep Elm Records.
Lock and Key is:
Mike Vera (guitar, vocals)
Josh Hoey (bass)
Keith Casella (drums)
Ryan Shanahan (vocals, guitar)
Alchemy
Lock And Key Lyrics
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The verse "Those defining moments, the ones you'll never forget" refers to moments in life that shape us, that we carry with us forever. Just like a bitter cold day, these moments are hard to shake off and forget. The line "I wish I never knew my worst fears were all true" implies that the singer has been living in denial about something, choosing to ignore their worst fears. However, these fears are eventually confirmed, phrased innocently by someone else. This leads to a sense of betrayal and hurt, as the person who they thought cared about them proves that they never truly did.
The chorus emphasizes the fruitless effort of trying to change someone, using the metaphor of alchemists trying to turn base metals into gold. Despite the effort, it is impossible to truly change someone's nature. The repeated lines "Right then, you proved you never cared. Took some time to admit to me" further drive home the sense of betrayal, as the person only admits their true feelings after a long time, showing a lack of consideration for the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Alchemy" is a song that touches on themes of betrayal and disillusionment in relationships, exploring the pain that comes from realizing that someone you cared about never truly cared about you.
Line by Line Meaning
Those defining moments, the ones you'll never forget.
Those critical situations that significantly impact us, the kind that we will never forget or fade from our memory.
Like a bitter cold day, you can't think yourself warm.
When things go wrong, there is no denying the fact that the situation is difficult to handle, much like how warmth is impossible to imagine in the bitter cold.
I wish I never knew my worst fears were all true.
I regret having known and believed that my most dreadful fears and worries have indeed come true.
Phrased so innocently. Right then, right then.
The words spoken at that moment were so harmless and unobjectionable, but it was precisely in that moment that everything changed.
Right then, you proved you never cared. Took some time to admit to me.
In that moment, you showed me that you never had any concern for me, and it took a while for you to admit it.
We tried so long to mend it, you can't change a person.
We worked hard to fix the situation, but it is impossible to change someone else's behavior or mindset, as that is entirely up to them.
Like alchemists, we tried the impossible.
Just like how alchemists attempted to turn substances into gold, we tried to do something that was impossible - make things right when they were already broken.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.