Slam
Pendulum Lyrics


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But tonight,
On this small planet,
We're going to rock civilisation

Is this bass really strong enough?

We're marooned on a small island, in an endless sea,
Confined to a tiny spit of sand, unable to escape,
But tonight, it's heavy stuff





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pendulum's song Slam express the desire of humans to overcome their limitations and constraints to achieve a greater state of being. The first two lines introduce the idea that humans are small and insignificant on a cosmic scale, yet they have the capability to make an impact on their own planet. The phrase "rock civilisation" suggests a revolutionary or transformative event, possibly a music concert or a political movement. The contrast between the vastness of space and the limited physical space of the island reinforces the idea that humans can transcend their physical limitations through sound and music. The question "Is this bass really strong enough?" indicates the importance and power of music in bringing people together and unifying them.


The third and fourth lines of the lyrics describe the isolation and restriction that humans experience in their own lives. The concept of being "marooned on a small island" reflects the individual's sense of being trapped or helpless, unable to break free from their circumstances. The phrase "unable to escape" reinforces this feeling of hopelessness. However, the last line of the lyrics suggests that there is hope, as the music is described as "heavy stuff". This phrase implies that the power of music can help individuals to break free from their isolation and constraints, allowing them to achieve a fuller and more meaningful existence.


Line by Line Meaning

But tonight,
Despite being trapped on this small island, tonight is an exception.


On this small planet,
We're all on this planet together, but tonight, our focus is on something smaller.


We're going to rock civilisation
Our actions will have a significant impact on society.


Is this bass really strong enough?
We need to make sure the music we're about to create is powerful enough to achieve our goal.


We're marooned on a small island, in an endless sea,
We feel trapped and isolated in our current situation. There doesn't seem to be a way out.


Confined to a tiny spit of sand, unable to escape,
Our physical and emotional limitations prevent us from leaving this situation.


But tonight, it's heavy stuff
Despite feeling trapped, we're ready to create something exceptional with a lot of impact.




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Gareth Mcgrillen, Robert Swire Thompson

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@RedRubix

when you see it's pointed out that it's 320kbps you know it will be nostalgia

@granderondeproductions3286

bet, nobody be rocking that FLAC no mo

@KontrolStyle

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@meowarts44

it's just pure

@koishisen

and a banger

@T7-Trading.

What sup i see you on Northern Lights
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@rollingcoasters2311

This tune came out in 2005... can we all appreciate how well this has aged.

@exmachina1405

Aged like fine butter

@joeysanchez9990

Still tasty 15 years later 🤘🏻

@DeadlyV1RU5

It’s still better produced than 95% plus of DnB coming out today. So ahead of its time it’s actually ridiculous.

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