The Void
Nine Lashes Lyrics
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How did it get this far?
We'd never hear them say
We'll never become
It's like a dream in a sense
I never saw this far
But I see the fault
It's like it's never enough
So please just say
Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road
And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for me
I'm pleading innocence
They'll never see these scars
Just like the world
To try and tear us apart
But I won't forget
I'll see this through
To the end
So please just say
Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road
And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for me
Where do you go?
Where do you find your home?
Or satisfy your hunger?
So please just say
Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road
And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for me
The Nine Lashes song “The Void” speaks to the human search for fulfillment and purpose. The lyrics express frustration with life and the feeling of being unfulfilled no matter how much effort is put into finding that satisfaction. The opening lines of the song, “What sort of place is this? How did it get this far?” express a sense of incredulity at the unfulfilling nature of life. The singer then goes on to say, “We’d never hear them say, We’ll never become,” implying that there are others who do not struggle with this feeling while the singer himself cannot escape it.
The song continues with the singer delving deeper into this feeling of being unfulfilled. The lyrics state, “It’s like a dream in a sense, I never saw this far, but I see the fault, it’s like it’s never enough.” This metaphor of a dream illustrates the sense of unreality surrounding the search for meaning and fulfillment. The singer sees “the fault” in this dream, but cannot quite articulate what it is that is missing. Yet, despite this feeling of being lost and unfulfilled, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope. The singer asks, “Where do you go if nothing can satisfy? I’m finding the road, and tonight the sky is burning bright for me.” This ending provides a sense of perseverance in the face of adversity and keeps the hope alive that fulfillment and purpose can still be found.
Line by Line Meaning
What sort of place is this?
The singer questions the current state of the world.
How did it get this far?
The singer wonders how the world became so flawed.
We'd never hear them say
The singer believes that people are not honest about their true feelings.
We'll never become
The singer believes that society is not capable of improving itself.
It's like a dream in a sense
The singer feels as though the world is surreal and hard to comprehend.
I never saw this far
The singer did not expect the world to be as messed up as it is.
But I see the fault
The singer recognizes the flaws and issues present in the world.
It's like it's never enough
The singer believes that despite our efforts, we can never fully fix the world's problems.
So please just say
The singer is asking for someone to provide answers or solutions to the world's problems.
Where do you go
The singer wants to know where people turn to find satisfaction, happiness, or meaning in their lives.
If nothing can satisfy
The singer implies that we have yet to find a long-lasting solution to our problems.
I've wasted all this time
The singer feels as though we've spent too much time trying to solve issues that can never be truly resolved.
I'm finding the road
The singer is searching for a path forward, despite the challenges present in the world.
And tonight the sky
The singer is using imagery to indicate that there is hope for the future.
Is burning bright for me
The singer feels as though there is still hope for the future, despite the current state of the world.
I'm pleading innocence
The singer wants to emphasize that he is not the cause of the world's problems, and that he wants to find a way to fix them.
They'll never see these scars
The singer implies that the struggles he's faced are not visible to others, but are still present and impactful to him.
Just like the world
The singer believes that society is hurtful and damaging.
To try and tear us apart
The singer believes that society is designed to divide us, and that it is our responsibility to fight against that division.
But I won't forget
The singer promises to keep fighting for a better future, despite the obstacles.
I'll see this through
The singer believes that he has a responsibility to see the fight for a better future through to the end.
Where do you find your home?
The singer wants to know where people feel most comfortable and safe.
Or satisfy your hunger?
The singer wants to know what people are working towards, and what they want to achieve in their lives.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARSHALL J. JEFFERSON, DUNCAN JAMES BEN MILLAR
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