Reminder
Moderat Lyrics


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I steal from the beggars' empty plate
Give to the fat man
I dance in the halls of the nearly insane
Pray to god
That is vacant again

Dark is the shadow filled with prejudice, no pride
Worn out and welcome, his truth birthing lies
A whisper now speaks what words use to say
Fallen from grace
Luster this way

Burning bridges is not my way

And while the rain keeps comin down
A rope of hopes to thin to climb
The night is closin in
We're down the bottom of the well

Burning bridges is not my way

Burning bridges is not my way





Burning bridges is not my way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moderat's "Reminder" are evocative, yet cryptic, leaving room for interpretation. It appears to be a commentary on societal inequality, as the first line describes the singer stealing from beggars' empty plates to give to a fat man. This could be viewed as a metaphor for the rich exploiting the poor. The next line, "I dance in the halls of the nearly insane," could refer to the madness and chaos of modern society, and the singer's attempts to find solace or meaning within it. This is followed by the line "Pray to god that is vacant again," which hints at a sense of hopelessness or a lack of faith in any kind of higher power.


The second verse continues this theme of disillusionment with society, describing shadows filled with prejudice and lies. The line "A whisper now speaks what words used to say" suggests a breakdown in communication or a loss of meaningful dialogue. The last few lines of the verse, "Fallen from grace/Luster this way," could be interpreted as a desire to escape the corruption and decay of society.


The repeated line "Burning bridges is not my way" can be viewed as a refusal to give up on hope and connection. It could be a call to action to work towards a more equitable society, rather than isolating oneself from others.


Overall, "Reminder" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that touches on themes of inequality, madness, and disillusionment with society.


Line by Line Meaning

I steal from the beggars' empty plate
I take from those who have nothing and give to those who have too much


Give to the fat man
My gift goes to someone who is already well-fed and comfortable


I dance in the halls of the nearly insane
I find myself in the company of people whose behavior is unconventional, bordering on madness


Pray to god
I seek help from a higher power


That is vacant again
But I feel that my prayers go unanswered


Dark is the shadow filled with prejudice, no pride
There is a negative force present, characterized by intolerance and lacking in dignity


Worn out and welcome, his truth birthing lies
This force is losing its power, and its version of the truth is creating falsehoods


A whisper now speaks what words use to say
The quiet murmurings are now more significant than the loud declarations of the past


Fallen from grace
This force has lost its once exalted position


Luster this way
Attention is now being paid to something else


Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others


And while the rain keeps comin down
Even though things continue to be difficult


A rope of hopes to thin to climb
The chance of success is slim and uncertain


The night is closin in
Things are becoming darker and more ominous


We're down the bottom of the well
We have hit rock bottom, there is nowhere to go but up


Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others


Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others


Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others




Writer(s): Gernot Bronsert, Sascha Ring, Simon Brambel

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