1. Meduza are an Italian … Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one act called Meduza:
1. Meduza are an Italian production trio consisting of Luca de Gregorio, Mattia Vitale and Simone Giani. They are known for their 2019 breakthrough song "Piece of Your Heart" which was a collaboration with British production trio Goodboys. Meduza have created a melodic, yet energetic sound, set to be the climactic point in Ibiza's ever thriving tale of upfront musical taste making;
2. Meduza is a punk /rock band from Oslo, Norway. In the beginning they had a strong tie to the Blitz squat. A couple of the members used to play in Hjerterått;
http://www.meduzaband.com/
3. Neoclassical power metal group from Sweden.
http://www.meduza.nu/
Can You Tell
Meduza Lyrics
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We struggle to survive
As the rain of a thousand plagues
Fall upon our haggard minds
Everything comes with a price tag
Anyone can be bought
So tell me son...
[Chorus:]
Can you tell the difference
Between illusion and bitter truth
Do you dare to recognize
The pain around you, the agony
Can you see the final lie?
There's something rotting, it's deep within
What'll be left of your pillaged soul?
When all you love has finally died
CAN YOU TELL...
Now crumbling from inside our gaunted souls
They're screaming in pain
The blood in our veins will turn to black
And our hearts will turn to stone
I will grant all of your wishes
Any lust or desire
Don't hesitate
You just pay with your soul
[Chorus:]
Can you tell the difference
Between illusion and bitter truth
Do you dare to recognize
The pain around you, the agony
Can you see the final lie?
There's something rotting, it's deep within
What'll be left of your pillaged soul?
When all you love has finally died
CAN YOU TELL...
[Solo]
[Chorus:]
Can you tell the difference
Between illusion and bitter truth
Do you dare to recognize
The pain around you, the agony
Can you see the final lie?
There's something rotting, it's deep within
What'll be left of your pillaged soul?
When all you love has finally died
The lyrics of Meduza’s song “Can You Tell” seem to be commenting on the corrupt nature of the world and the struggle to survive in it. The opening lines, “Through the perils of a corrupted world, we struggle to survive” set up the theme and tone of the song. The lines “As the rain of a thousand plagues, fall upon our haggard minds” add to the darkness of the theme, suggesting that the world is teeming with issues that are beyond our control.
The next line, “Everything comes with a price tag, anyone can be bought” is an indictment of the greed for wealth and power and the ways in which people are willing to sell their souls for it. The chorus is a plea to recognize the illusions in the world and see them for what they are. It urges the listener to recognize the pain around them and the final lie that is rotting deep within. The solo adds an urgency to the message of the song, bringing home the theme of the danger of illusions and disconnection from reality.
The final lines of the chorus, “What'll be left of your pillaged soul? When all you love has finally died” complete the theme of the song on a jarring note, encapsulating the entire song's grim warning against ignoring the world's reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the perils of a corrupted world
Despite the difficulties of an imperfect world
We struggle to survive
We work hard to stay alive
As the rain of a thousand plagues
As personal and societal issues multiply rapidly
Fall upon our haggard minds
Affecting us deeply and causing emotional exhaustion
Everything comes with a price tag
Everything has a cost
Anyone can be bought
People can be swayed and influenced by incentives
So tell me son...
Asking a rhetorical question to emphasize the importance of the next line
What's the price of your soul?
What are you willing to trade your morals or beliefs for?
Can you tell the difference
Are you capable of recognizing the distinction
Between illusion and bitter truth
Between a falsehood and a harsh reality
Do you dare to recognize
Are you brave enough to acknowledge
The pain around you, the agony
The suffering of those in your surroundings
Can you see the final lie?
Can you decipher what is truly false
There's something rotting, it's deep within
There's an underlying issue that's been festering for some time
What'll be left of your pillaged soul?
What will remain of your violated and plundered spirit?
When all you love has finally died
When everything you cared for has ceased to exist
Now crumbling from inside our gaunted souls
Our spirits are deteriorating from within
They're screaming in pain
Our souls are tormented and distressed
The blood in our veins will turn to black
Our passion and vitality will diminish
And our hearts will turn to stone
We'll become cold and indifferent
I will grant all of your wishes
I can fulfill your every desire
Any lust or desire
Any craving or aspiration
Don't hesitate
Don't hold back
You just pay with your soul
But the cost is sacrificing your integrity or beliefs
Solo
Instrumental interlude
What'll be left of your pillaged soul?
Repetition to emphasize the gravity of the question
When all you love has finally died
Final reminder of the despair and loneliness that awaits if one loses their moral compass
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hozier’s voice is so damn beautiful i missed him immensely
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Me too!
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Honestly going through what Hozier is singing about and now I can just dance the pain away
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