House of Cards
Ofln - Bad Wolves Lyrics
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But I don't wanna know and I don't want those scars
Leave it up to God
Remember that he might not care at all
Galaxies aren't far
But in reality, we will be torn apart
Leave it up to God
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
Black lungs
Dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
We land on
This house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
It's like crashing cars
But if the violent shows they always get applause
Does your heart need start?
Sewn forever might get pulled apart
Is there a point at all
You get back what you gave and then it's gone
Sell it all for parts
'Cause forever might get pulled apart
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
Black lungs
Dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
We land on
This house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
I will stop the sun
Fall out
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
Black lungs
Dark matter comes
Hold on
Black lungs
Dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
We land on
This house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
Better than an outcome
Better than an outcome
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
The lyrics of "House of Cards" by Bad Wolves reflect themes of uncertainty, vulnerability, and the fragility of relationships. The song begins with the imagery of shooting at the stars, symbolizing ambitious goals or dreams. However, the singer acknowledges that they don't want to know the outcome or the potential scars that may come with pursuing those goals. They leave it up to God, but also remind themselves that God might not care at all, suggesting a sense of disillusionment or existential doubt.
The next verse draws a parallel between the vastness of galaxies and the potential tearing apart of relationships. It suggests that despite the grandeur of the universe, human connections can be easily broken. The singer again refers to leaving it up to God, indicating a reliance on external factors for the outcomes of their relationships.
The chorus repeats the lines "I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go," expressing a reluctance to confront the uncertain future or the potential dissolution of their relationships. The mention of black lungs and dark matter represents something negative or toxic, while the line "hold on, better than an outcome" implies that even amidst the struggles, holding on is preferable to uncertain outcomes or as a defense against the unstable nature of relationships.
The song's bridge reflects on the destructive nature of crashing cars, drawing a parallel to the appeal of violence in entertainment. The singer questions whether their heart needs a fresh start and ponders the potential for a forever-destined relationship to be pulled apart. They question the point of it all and suggest the possibility of selling everything for parts, signifying a willingness to break things down and move on.
Overall, "House of Cards" by Bad Wolves explores the uncertainties, vulnerabilities, and potential destruction that can arise in relationships, contrasting them with the vastness of the universe and invoking a sense of existential questioning.
Line by Line Meaning
Shooting at the stars
Seeking for something greater than ourselves
But I don't wanna know and I don't want those scars
I am afraid of the truth and the pain it may bring
Leave it up to God
Entrusting the outcome to a higher power
Remember that he might not care at all
Acknowledging that divine intervention may not occur
Galaxies aren't far
The vastness of the universe is within reach
But in reality, we will be torn apart
However, our relationship or situation will inevitably fall apart
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I am unwilling to endure or move forward
Black lungs
The consequences of our actions leading to darkness
Dark matter comes
Unknown and destructive forces loom ahead
Hold on
Maintain your grip or composure
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
You can never outrun
You cannot escape the consequences
We land on
We find ourselves in
This house of cards
A fragile and unstable situation
It's your fault
Blaming someone for the current predicament
It's like crashing cars
Our relationship resembles a destructive collision
But if the violent shows they always get applause
However, society celebrates and supports aggression
Does your heart need start?
Does your heart desire a fresh beginning?
Sewn forever might get pulled apart
Even something seemingly permanent can be severed
Is there a point at all
Is there any purpose or significance?
You get back what you gave and then it's gone
The consequences of our actions are fleeting
Sell it all for parts
Sacrificing everything for momentary gain
'Cause forever might get pulled apart
Because even eternity can be fractured
I will stop the sun
I will do something drastic to halt time
Fall out
Experience a collapse or breakdown
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
We land on
We find ourselves in
This house of cards
A fragile and unstable situation
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
You can never outrun
You cannot escape the consequences
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
Better than an outcome
Preferable to knowing the final result
You can never outrun
You cannot escape the consequences
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Boecklin, Chris Cain, Brandon Sammons, Doc Coyle, Josh Gilbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gonzalo Velazco
Shooting at the stars
But I don't wanna know
I don't want those scars
Leave it up to God
Remember that it might not care at all
Galaxies ain't far
But in reality, we will be torn apart
Leave it up to God
Remember that it might not care at all
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
Black lungs, dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
We land on this house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
It's like crashing cars
But if the violent shows, they always get applause
Does your heart need start
Sewn forevеr might get pulled apart
Is therе a point at all?
You get back what you gave and then it's gone
Sell it all for parts
'cause forever might get pulled apart
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna go
Black lungs, dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
We land on this house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
Oh!
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
I will stop the sun
Fall out
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
Black lungs, dark matter comes
Hold on
Black lungs, dark matter comes
Hold on
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
We land on this house of cards
It's your fault
Better than an outcome you can never outrun
Oh!
Better than an outcome
Better than an outcome
Better than an outcome
You can never outrun
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Sam Cashdan
Good to see the support on here. Nice to know that we can all enjoy both Bad Wolves' and Tommy's music no matter what side of that debate we individually land on. Everyone keep rockin
Hector Collazo
I wish that were the same for countless former "fans" still lurking on their Facebook page. The hateful, unsupportive comments makes me wanna cuss each and every hater out. But here on YouTube, it's the exact opposite. Thank you and everyone here for proving me wrong. For proving me that Bad Wolves still has strong supporters like us in their pack howling for them. 🐺 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Sam Cashdan
@Hector Collazo I feel ya man, I'm stoked on the new tracks they've put out and I think their new singer is badass, it's been on repeat for months. Tommy's released some new clips on his IG and it sounds awesome too, I saw him live last year and he kicked ass.
Hector Collazo
@Sam Cashdan Today's my 1st listen. I'm just trying to slowly enjoy it 'cause I had to rewind some kick ass parts Lol. 🤣🤘🤘🤘
I can see DL command the Tommy era songs on stage. Still have to see them live someday.
Sam Cashdan
@Hector Collazo Ha right on man, can't wait to see them live too!! House of Cards is my favorite for sure
Hector Collazo
@Sam Cashdan Oh man, just imagine what House of Cards would sound like live. Just now I cranked up the volume to the highest just to FEEL my eardrums tremble. Fuck the warnings for my ears 🤣🤣🤣
Matthew Klukowski
Im impressed. Usually its hard for bands to adjust to a new lead vocalist but im very impressed on this track
CerebralKnight
This whole album was amazing, i thought the same thing was gonna happen. But this guy nails it
Paul Van
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