Rage
Ocean Alley Lyrics
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Hate, oh hate
Hell, oh hell
Fire, oh fire
Well love, you make it in your bed
And you relive it in your head
We all know, how this is gonna end
Tries to tell you how to feel
We all know how this is gonna end
And hell, is where you're gonna go
Just to stand amongst the fire
And burn all the bridges that you know
Just to stand amongst the fire
And burn all the bridges that you know
Well rage, it pushes you around
Tries to get under your skin
Well we all know you've already hit the ground
And lust, it plays you like a fool
Bang your head against the wall
And we all know, you've got to keep it cool
The lyrics of Ocean Alley's song "Rage" explore different emotions and psychological states that often drive humans to do irrational things, particularly when dealing with difficult situations. The song employs metaphors to convey the intensity of these states, with "love" representing comfort and security, "hate" and "rage" representing frustration and anger, "hell" representing hopelessness, and "fire" symbolizing destruction. The song starts with "Love, love, love, love," indicating that love is an expectation for happiness, but it's not so easy to attain.
The next verse talks about reliving love in one's head, suggesting that love is an ongoing challenge that requires nurturing to last. In contrast, "hate tries to be your friend," encouraging negative feelings to take over, leading to a downward spiral. The "hell" mentioned in the third verse represents the despair emotions can drive, with "fire" symbolizing the destruction that results from giving in to darker emotions. The chorus describes the struggle of "rage," the force that can't be controlled or ignored, causing you to lose yourself.
The last verse is about the self-destructive nature of "lust." Here, it represents a desire to obtain something unattainable, leading one to bang their head against the wall, implying frustration. The final line, "you've got to keep it cool," suggests that staying calm and collected is essential even in challenging situations. Overall, the song is a reminder that emotions are an intricate part of being human, and it is essential to handle them gracefully to keep oneself from self-destructing.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love, love, love
Love can be all-consuming and overpowering
Hate, oh hate
Hate is a negative force that can impact our emotions and relationships
Hell, oh hell
Hell represents a place of suffering and punishment
Fire, oh fire
Fire can represent destruction and chaos
Well love, you make it in your bed
Love is something that we create within ourselves, and it can consume our thoughts
And you relive it in your head
Love can be something we constantly replay in our minds
We all know, how this is gonna end
The outcome of love can be predictable
And hate, tries to be your friend
Hate can sometimes feel like a comfort or solace in tough times
Tries to tell you how to feel
Hate can try and dictate our emotions
And hell, is where you're gonna go
If we succumb to negative emotions, it can feel like we're trapped in a state of torment
Just to stand amongst the fire
Sometimes we willingly put ourselves in situations that are destructive or harmful
And burn all the bridges that you know
We can destroy connections and relationships through our actions and emotions
Well rage, it pushes you around
Rage can take control of our actions
Tries to get under your skin
Rage can be an intense emotional experience that affects us physically
Well we all know you've already hit the ground
The consequences of our actions can weigh heavily on us
And lust, it plays you like a fool
Lust can make us act foolishly without considering consequences
Bang your head against the wall
Lust can be a frustrating experience that feels like hitting a wall
And we all know, you've got to keep it cool
It's important to maintain a sense of composure and not let our emotions control our actions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Baden Donegal, Mitch Galbraith, Lachlan Galbraith, Nic Blom, Tom O'Brien, Angus Goodwin
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