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Buried Alive
One Desire Lyrics
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Cannot see
Paralyzed at six feet on the ground
About to break
My awake
The air is getting thinner by the hour
There's no rescue in sight
Will I see the dawn?
Buried alive
For the first time in my life
You broke my heart and left me to the slaughter
Buried alive
'Cause it cuts me like a knife
'Cause I will never know the reason why
Buried alive
You shot me down
Stabbed my back
Stole my life and let me here to die
No escape
From this place
Panic, terror building up inside
There's no rescue in sight
Will I see the dawn?
Tell me how can I survive?
Buried alive
For the first time in my life
You broke my heart and left me to the slaughter
Buried alive
And it cuts me like a knife
'Cause I will never know the reason why
Buried alive
There's no rescue in sight
Will I see the dawn?
Tell me how will I survive?
Buried alive
For the first time in my life
You broke my heart and left me to the slaughter
Buried alive
And it cuts me like a knife
'Cause I will never know the reason why
The lyrics to One Desire's song "Buried Alive" depict the feeling of being trapped, helpless, and left to die without any chance of escape. The opening lines of the song "Cannot breath, cannot see, paralyzed at six feet on the ground" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels trapped and is struggling to breathe, and as the song progresses, the feeling of claustrophobia and the fear of losing oxygen become more prevalent.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Buried alive", which serves to reinforce the feeling of being trapped and buried alive. The singer blames the person who "broke [their] heart and left [them] to the slaughter" for their current situation. The lyrics "You shot me down, stabbed my back, stole my life and let me here to die" further elaborate on the betrayal they are feeling and the extent to which they feel abandoned.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the sense of panic and fear building up inside the singer, as they realize that there is no rescue in sight. The repeated question "Will I see the dawn?" implies that the singer fears they will not make it out alive. The final chorus repeats the same lyrics, emphasizing the feelings of hopelessness and desperation that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Buried Alive" are a powerful exploration of the feeling of helplessness and abandonment. The song touches on themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and the fear of not being able to make it out alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Cannot breath
I am suffocating and unable to breathe.
Cannot see
I am blind and cannot see my surroundings.
Paralyzed at six feet on the ground
I am buried six feet below the ground and cannot move.
About to break
I am on the verge of breaking down emotionally.
My awake
I am fully conscious and aware of my dire situation.
The air is getting thinner by the hour
With every passing hour, the available air supply is decreasing.
There's no rescue in sight
No one is coming to my aid and I am trapped with no hope of escape.
Will I see the dawn?
I am unsure if I will live until the morning.
Tell me how will I survive?
I am desperate for a solution to my predicament.
Buried alive
I am buried under the earth and fighting for survival.
For the first time in my life
This is a new and terrifying experience for me.
You broke my heart and left me to the slaughter
Someone I cared for deeply has betrayed me and left me to die.
'Cause it cuts me like a knife
The pain of betrayal is overwhelming and feels like a physical wound.
'Cause I will never know the reason why
I am left without answers or closure for the person's actions.
You shot me down
The person who betrayed me has figuratively shot me, causing me great pain.
Stabbed my back
The person who betrayed me has figuratively stabbed me in the back, causing me great pain.
Stole my life and let me here to die
The person who betrayed me has taken away everything I had and left me to die alone.
No escape
I am completely trapped in my underground tomb.
From this place
I have no means of escape from my current location.
Panic, terror building up inside
I am consumed by fear and anxiety, which is gradually becoming more intense.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANDRE IMMANUEL LINMAN, ERIK GUNNAR MARTENSSON, JOHAN BECKER
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