Avalanche
Marco Carola Lyrics


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Colvin Shawn
Live '88
Shotgun Down The Avalanche
I'm riding shotgun down the avalanche
Tumbling and falling down the avalanche

So be quiet tonight the stars
shine bright
On this mountain of new fallen snow
But I will raise up my voice into
the void
You have left me nowhere to go

I love you so much and it's so bizarre
A mystery that goes on and on and on
This is the best thing and the very
most hard
And we don't get along

After countless appeals we keep
spinning our wheels
On this mountain of new fallen snow
So I let go the catch and we are
over the edge
You have left me nowhere to go

I'm riding shotgun down the avalanche

Sometimes you make me lose my will
to live
And just become a beacon for your soul
But the past is stronger than my will
to forgive
Forgive you or myself, I don't know

I'm riding shotgun down the avalanche
Tumbling and falling down the avalanche

So be quiet tonight be sure to
step lightly
On this mountain of new fallen snow
But I will raise up my voice into
the void
You have left me nowhere to go





I'm riding shotgun down the avalanche

Overall Meaning

The song "Avalanche" by Marco Carola features lyrics borrowed from "Shotgun Down The Avalanche" by Shawn Colvin. The song is about an unstable relationship that the artist is having trouble with. He uses the metaphor of a snow-covered mountain to describe the nature of the relationship. The artist feels like he is tumbling and falling down the mountain, with no control over the situation. He feels like he is riding shotgun down the avalanche, with no escape from the impending disaster.


The artist is also struggling with his feelings of love for the other person. He finds it bizarre that he loves the other person so much, even though they are having so many problems with their relationship. The artist is torn between wanting to forgive the other person and wanting to forgive himself. He realizes that their past conflicts are stronger than his will to forgive, and he feels like he is being pushed over the edge.


Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the difficulties of relationships and the challenges of balancing conflicting emotions. It speaks to the universal experience of struggling to maintain a relationship in the face of obstacles and hurdles.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm riding shotgun down the avalanche
I am descending down the hill, without control, recklessly and dangerously.


Tumbling and falling down the avalanche
I am losing my balance and falling down the snow-covered hill, like a snowball gaining momentum.


So be quiet tonight the stars shine bright
The atmosphere is serene, calm and nocturnal. The tranquil scenery enhances the feeling of isolation.


On this mountain of new fallen snow
The steep slope is covered by fresh and virgin snow, which adds to the beauty of the landscape, but also increases the risk of danger.


But I will raise up my voice into the void
I will shout, scream or sing, even though there is no one around to hear, to counteract the deafening silence and loneliness.


You have left me nowhere to go
You have abandoned me, leaving me without options, direction or hope. You are responsible for the despair and agony I feel.


I love you so much and it's so bizarre
I feel a deep affection and desire for you, but it is unusual and incomprehensible. It is a strange love, hard to fathom and express.


A mystery that goes on and on and on
The puzzle of my emotions and feelings towards you is never solved, it persists, it lingers, and it repeats indefinitely.


This is the best thing and the very most hard
Our connection and relationship are both joyful and painful, fulfilling and challenging, rewarding and demanding. It is a paradoxical experience.


And we don't get along
Our personalities, preferences, or behaviors clash, and we cannot have a harmonious relationship or communication with each other. We are incompatible.


After countless appeals we keep spinning our wheels
Despite many efforts and requests, we are stuck in a loop, going around in circles, unable to progress or resolve our issues. We are trapped in a dilemma.


So I let go the catch and we are over the edge
I release the safety, the anchor or the brakes, and now we are sliding out of control, beyond the point of no return. A decisive moment.


Sometimes you make me lose my will to live
Your actions, words or attitude drive me to despair, depression and suicidal thoughts. I feel helpless and worthless.


And just become a beacon for your soul
I am only seen as a guiding light, a source of inspiration, a catalyst for your emotional or spiritual growth. I am not valued for my own sake.


But the past is stronger than my will to forgive
I am unable to let go of the grudges, the hurts, the traumas or the memories of the past, and reconcile with you. I am bitter and resentful.


Forgive you or myself, I don't know
I am not sure who to blame, who to pity or who to forgive. I am confused and conflicted. I am unable to take responsibility or to hold you accountable.


So be quiet tonight be sure to step lightly
Silence and caution are needed to preserve the peace, the balance and the integrity of the environment. Any disturbance or intrusion may trigger a catastrophe.




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@triekps4821

There Is no expire date on a track like this. This track will still rocks in the year 4067.

@rainbowbash

I'm from the future and I can approve this message. Just came back to see Marco Carola live! Btw prepare for covid23

@jimiscott

@rainbowbash Can you give us a hint and let us know how we fared?

@larsiiwip

The thing is that they never stopped looping this track.

@stefanoregazzoni9553

Played on 02.09.23 in Tenerife by Anotr, min 8:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjKeWQG28n8

@Monster-hx8qx

One of the best tracks in the history of techno

@DasHermanLP

2020 anyone?

@Fer77gg

Always bro

@jhonllmendozasalvador6770

Here :)

@MSch1974

Yes🥰🥰

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