Holes In The Sky
M83 With HAIM Lyrics
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Far from the rivers
Grace in our tears
High on a fever
Somebody heal me from my pain
I'm reaching closer
My stars dive lower
Filling up lost memories
Holes in the sky
Pierced by the fire
Somebody tell me this is real
Hands to the sky, I am a dreamer
We build the hope
We are believers
Somebody free me from my chains
I'm reaching closer
My stars dive lower
Filling up my memories
Holes in the sky
Pierced by the fire
Somebody pull me from the dark
Arms to the ground
Far from the rivers
Somebody heal me from my pain
Hands to the sky (hands to the sky)
I am a dreamer (I am a dreamer)
Somebody free me from my chains (free me from my chains)
The lyrics of Holes in The Sky are about finding hope and healing in a world that is torn apart by chaos and pain. The image in the opening line of "arms to the ground" suggests a posture of surrender or defeat. The following line "far from the rivers" creates a sense of isolation and being cut off from life. This is contrasted by the hope and grace that can be found "in our tears" and the fever that drives us to reach for something better.
The second verse speaks of dreams and belief as sources of hope that can lift us up and free us from our chains. The repetition of "reaching closer" and "my stars dive lower" creates a sense of urgency and determination to keep pushing forward. The repetition of "holes in the sky" suggests a sense of emptiness or loss, but also the potential for something new to break through.
The chorus, with its repeated plea for someone to "heal" and "free" them, speaks to the universal human desire for connection, healing, and hope. The image of the sky being pierced by fire creates a sense of danger and destruction, but also the potential for change and transformation. Overall, this is a powerful song that speaks to the hope that can be found even in the midst of pain and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Arms to the ground
We are feeling defeated and helpless.
Far from the rivers
We are disconnected from the source of life and renewal.
Grace in our tears
We find beauty and release in our pain.
High on a fever
We are consumed by passion and emotion.
Somebody heal me from my pain
We are pleading for comfort and relief.
I'm reaching closer
We are striving for something beyond our current state.
My stars dive lower
Our hopes and dreams are fading away.
Filling up lost memories
We are trying to recapture the past and preserve what is slipping away.
Holes in the sky
We feel empty and incomplete.
Pierced by the fire
Our pain is so intense it feels like we are being burned from the inside out.
Somebody tell me this is real
We are questioning the validity of our experiences and searching for a sense of grounding.
Hands to the sky, I am a dreamer
Despite our struggles, we remain hopeful and imaginative.
We build the hope
We are actively cultivating optimism and positivity.
We are believers
We have faith in something bigger than ourselves.
Somebody free me from my chains
We feel trapped and weighed down by our circumstances.
Somebody pull me from the dark
We are lost and searching for guidance out of despair.
Writer(s): Anthony Gonzalez, Dia Frampton
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.