Guns
Megafaun Lyrics
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these hands will never rest
we cling as one
beneath the lowest rung
bound and blessed
to overcome
the weary will protest
until the calm
of death becomes a lock
and we obtain
my heart's refrain
all we'll ever be
all we'll ever be
they'll beat us with their guns
they'll meet us with their guns
convinced they've won
they'll be the first to hum
the song we learned
from tired tongues
the sun will never set
the sun will never set
for us to rest
we'll be the last to go
into the throng
when darkness grows
all we'll ever be
all we'll ever be
all we'll ever be
all we'll ever be
all we'll ever be
The lyrics of Megafaun's song "Guns" seem to describe a sense of struggle and perseverance in the face of opposition. The repeated line "these hands will never rest" suggests a sense of tirelessness and determination, while the second verse implies that this willpower will be seen through to the very end ("we'll be the last to go / into the throng / when darkness grows").
The lines "they'll beat us with their guns / they'll meet us with their guns" seem to reference literal violence or aggression, perhaps in the context of a protest or rebellion. The repetition of the phrase "all we'll ever be" suggests that the struggle (whether metaphorical or actual) is a defining characteristic of the group or individual(s) being sung about.
Overall, the song appears to be about recognizing the power of collective action and the need to persevere even in the face of opposition. The repeated lines serve to reinforce the message that the struggle will be ongoing and difficult, but that it is nevertheless worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
these hands will never rest
We will continue to fight and work tirelessly without a break.
we cling as one
We unite and work together as a team to overcome obstacles.
beneath the lowest rung
Despite being at the bottom of society, we still work towards success.
bound and blessed
We feel a sense of duty and fortune to fight for what we believe in.
to overcome
Our goal is to succeed despite any challenges we may face.
the weary will protest
Those who are tired and oppressed will speak out against injustice.
until the calm
Even though there may be chaos and turmoil, we will continue to fight for peace.
of death becomes a lock
We will refuse to stop fighting until death itself stands in our way.
and we obtain
We will achieve our goal at any cost.
my heart's refrain
This is the most important thing to us and it is constantly on our minds and hearts.
they'll beat us with their guns
Our opposition will use violence and weaponry to try to defeat us.
they'll be the first to hum
Despite their actions, they will still sing the same song as us.
the song we learned
The song represents our struggle and our ideals that we will never give up on.
from tired tongues
The song is passed down through generations of those who have fought and worked hard for their beliefs.
the sun will never set
Our fight will continue for as long as it takes, even if it's forever.
for us to rest
We will never be able to rest until our goal is achieved.
we'll be the last to go
Even when all seems lost and others have given up, we will still be fighting.
into the throng
We will go into the fray, to fight for our beliefs head-on.
when darkness grows
When things are at their worst and the future is unsure, we will continue fighting.
all we'll ever be
We are defined by our fight and our belief in our cause.
all we'll ever be
Regardless of the outcome, we will continue to fight for what we believe in.
all we'll ever be
Our legacy will be that of people who fought for justice and change in their society.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.