Official sites:
On Bandcamp.com - http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com
On Escapist magazine - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/MiracleOfSound
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOfSound
On Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/miracleofsound
On YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/miracleofsound
Known interviews:
http://strangera.com/2012/04/05/my-interview-with-miracle-of-sound-eng-version/
http://nightmaremode.net/2011/09/interview-with-gavin-dunne-of-miracle-of-sound-10103/
Life In Bullet Time
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
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Can live with nothing to lose
Chichik Boom
Scars on my hands, skin windows stare into nowhere
A man with nothing to lose
Long years and days all blur in broken slow motion
Glass shards and bloody stains on the floor
This world is rotten right to core
I keep watching the world go by in bullet time
I keep pushing the pain back down inside
Time trickles away as golden hammers chime
Keep hunting the peace I've been denied
Chichik Boom
Just like a wild stray dog I stumble through side streets
I bite louder than I bark
The noise inside my head rings out through the city
White flares flash through the dark
There is no innocence for the brave
No peace for those you suffer to save
I keep watching the world go by in bullet time
I keep pushing the pain back down inside
Time trickles away as golden hammers chime
Keep hunting the peace I've been denied
Sometimes a man with nothing good left to die for
Can live with nothing to lose
I keep watching the world go by in bullet time
I keep pushing the pain back down inside
Time trickles away as golden hammers chime
I keep hunting the peace I've been denied
Oh I keep on runnin' from the pain
But it's gonna find me now
Yeah, it's gonna find me now
It's gonna find me
It's gonna find me
It's gonna find me, yeah
Gonna find me
The lyrics of Life in Bullet Time by Miracle of Sound are deeply introspective and emotive, detailing the struggles of a man who has nothing left to live for but also nothing left to lose. The imagery in the lyrics is traumatizing, with scars on his hands, broken slow-motion days, pills, cheap bitter booze, glass shards, and blood stains on the floor that all paint a picture of a man who is broken and desolate. The chorus, "I keep watching the world go by in bullet time / I keep pushing the pain back down inside / Time trickles away as golden hammers chime / Keep hunting the peace I've been denied," speaks to the singer's desire to find peace after experiencing traumatic events.
The second verse references the singer's struggle to overcome the noise in his head and the lack of innocence for the brave. There is no peace to be found for those who suffer to save others, and this is a stark reminder of the cost of heroism. The chorus repeats in the same haunting melody, emphasizing the singer's inability to escape the pain that haunts him.
Overall, the song is a powerful example of how music can tell a story and evoke emotions. It showcases the bare vulnerability of a person trying to find a sense of normalcy amidst chaos, and how difficult it can be to escape the trauma of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes a man with nothing good left to die for
At times, a man can feel like they have nothing left to live for
Can live with nothing to lose
And in that state of mind, they may feel like they have nothing to lose
Scars on my hands, skin windows stare into nowhere
The physical scars on their hands represent their hardships, and their eyes stare off in a vacant manner
A man with nothing to lose
A man who has given up everything, including their fear of death
Long years and days all blur in broken slow motion
Time moves slowly when every day feels like a struggle and a burden
Pills and cheap bitter booze
They try to numb their pain with medication and alcohol
Glass shards and bloody stains on the floor
The world around them is violent and unforgiving, leaving them traumatized
This world is rotten right to core
The world is corrupt and has lost its way
I keep watching the world go by in bullet time
The artist observes the world in slow motion, as if time has slowed down for them
I keep pushing the pain back down inside
They try to keep their emotions and suffering bottled up inside
Time trickles away as golden hammers chime
Time is fleeting, and the ticking clock only adds to their anxiety and desperation
Keep hunting the peace I've been denied
They continue to search for inner peace and happiness, despite the hardships they face
Just like a wild stray dog I stumble through side streets
They feel lost and wandering, like a stray dog without a home
I bite louder than I bark
They are aggressive and assertive, despite their vulnerable state
The noise inside my head rings out through the city
Their inner thoughts and struggles echo loudly and seem to fill up the entire city
White flares flash through the dark
They experience sudden moments of clarity, but they are brief and fleeting
There is no innocence for the brave
Courage and bravery may lead to good deeds, but it doesn't always lead to a happy ending or a peaceful life
No peace for those you suffer to save
Those who try to help others often have to sacrifice their own well-being and peace
Oh I keep on runnin' from the pain
The singer tries to escape their pain by running away from it
But it's gonna find me now
However, they know their pain will catch up to them eventually
Yeah, it's gonna find me now
They are aware of this fact and are ready to face it head-on
It's gonna find me
Their pain is inevitable and unavoidable
It's gonna find me
Their pain is an ever-present threat to their well-being
It's gonna find me, yeah
The artist is resigned to the fact that their pain will be with them for a long time
Gonna find me
Their pain will eventually catch up to them, no matter how hard they try to avoid it
Contributed by Asher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Zlukaka
Thank you so much for this song, Gavin! I love all of your songs, but this one will always be special to me. It got me through the winter after my father died. I was overworked and depressed, and I would listen to Life in Bullet Time on repeat while walking home. It was a long walk and spending it with this song let me find an outlet for my suffering without bringing it home with me.
"I keep on running from the pain, but it's gonna find me now" always made me tear up back then and was very cathartic. Beautiful lyrics all over. And such a powerful atmosphere. Thank you.
@miracleofsound
Yeah, this is probably my own favourite MOS song. I love it and I'm very proud of it :)
@Andrew-pr9xv
Can't believe this song is 10 years old O_O
It's an absolute belter (as per the usual) but what would you say your current favourite is out of your whole 600+ collection?
@tylerclark3995
@miracleofsound how’s this one hold up for you today with 11 years of material since this was done? Still one of my favorites.
@smergthedargon8974
"Time trickles away as golden hammers chime" remains to this day as one of my favorite lyrics you've ever written, Gavin.
@azdecoplaying5214
Самая лучшая фанатская песня, сто раз её переслушал, и переслушаю ещё столько же. Моё уважение автору текста, музыканту, и вокалисту.
@user-cy3xf9kf3g
Это все один человек.
@Morgan18.99
Полностью с тобой согласен
@VaanTythonus
Gav, simply look at the number of comments wishing you luck and hoping that you will get better. We are all big fans of your music, we all think that you are a truly great guy and we all want you to get better so that you can keep doing what you love and we can continue to love the fruits of your labours. Keep hanging in there and remember that your fans wish you the best and we'll be waiting eagerly to hear your next masterpiece along with your triumph over Tinnitus. Hope you get better soon!
@grifnizzle7197
You knocked it out of the park with this track. I enjoy video game/"nerdcore" music (MC Frontalot, Optimus Rhyme, Jonathan Coulton, Bart Klepka, ect) but its usually still more novelty than something I'd actually listen to for pure pleasure. At the risk of sounding obsequious, this track transcends its source. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Max Payne and this fits it perfectly, but it's also a damn good song in its own right. I could totally see myself turning the radio to the local rock station and hearing this play. I gotta give particular props to the lyrical passage "there is no innocence for the brave/no peace for those you suffered to save". I may just be easily impressed but I found that passage brilliant. Finally, you channeled Angeldust/Album of the Year Mike Patton nearly perfectly while keeping it your own. If I had the ability to make a request of you it would be that you experiment more with that vocal style in the future, I really liked the contrast of the lower, more guttural(?) Midlife Crisis/Ashes to Ashes sounding vocals with the higher pitched chorus and coda