News At 9
Peter McPoland Lyrics
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I know the dam is gone
And don't call me son, don′t pretend
To know the damage done
See my pulse is stepping out of time
Feel how cold my breath is, is it even mine?
Will I be old and dead or young and lying
There was a time when I known
What love had meant to me
On the kitchen wall in the lines where I had grown
Now it seems that nothing's meant to be
See my pulse is stepping out of time
Feel how cold my breath is, is it even mine?
Will I be old and dead or young and lying
On the news at nine?
But I tried, I know I did
But I can't do it again
Turn on the TV
Now I knew what I meant
See me on the news at nine
Don′t call me home again
I know the dam is gone
And don′t call me son, don't pretend
To know the damage done
The lyrics of Peter McPoland's song "News at 9" speaks about the struggles of life and the fear of death. The opening lines, "Don't call me home again, I know the dam is gone," communicates the singer's sense of not wanting to return home to face the aftermath of a disastrous event. By saying, "don't call me son, don't pretend to know the damage done," the singer is rejecting any attempt to empathize with him because he is deeply hurt and anyone trying to connect at this stage would only make things worse.
The chorus, "See my pulse is stepping out of time, feel how cold my breath is, is it even mine? Will I be old and dead, or young and lying on the news at nine?" is an illustration of the singer's confusion and fear of not knowing when their time is up. The lyrics also encapsulate the fear of leaving a legacy or not having achieved anything worthwhile in life. The mournful tone of the song and the melancholy musical arrangement vividly captures the mood and meaning of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't call me home again
Please refrain from contacting me again
I know the dam is gone
I am aware that the situation has worsened beyond repair
And don't call me son, don't pretend
To know the damage done
Refrain from addressing me as kin and avoid pretending to understand the weight of the trouble caused
See my pulse is stepping out of time
My heart rate deviates from the regular rhythm
Feel how cold my breath is, is it even mine?
It's as though my own breath is unfamiliar and cold
Will I be old and dead or young and lying
On the news at nine?
Might I generate media coverage as a victim from an unfavorable predicament?
There was a time when I known
What love had meant to me
I once understood the true significance of love
On the kitchen wall in the lines where I had grown
Now it seems that nothing's meant to be
A childhood marking that once signified growth in a family setting now comes across as insipid as if fate holds no promise
But I tried, I know I did
I did make an effort
But I can't do it again
I am unable to repeat the same efforts
Turn on the TV
Now I knew what I meant
Switch on the television and witness the impact of my choices
See me on the news at nine
Witness me as a subject of the 9 o'clock news
Writer(s): Peter Mcpoland
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cup-obleach1218
Don't call me home again
I know the dam is gone
And don't call me son, don't pretend
To know the damage done
See my pulse is stepping out of time
Feel how cold my breath is, is it even mine?
Will I be old and dead or young and lying
On the news at 9
There was a time when I know
What love had meant to me
On the kitchen wall in the lines where I had grown
Now it seems that nothing's meant to be
See my pulse is stepping out of time
Feel how cold my breath is, it even mine?
Will I be old and dead or young and lying
On the news at 9
But I tried, I know I did
But I can't do it again
Turn on the TV
Now I knew what i meant
See me on the news at 9
Don't call me home again
I know the dam is gone
And don't call me son, don't pretend
To know the damage done
@JohnnieGuilbert
GOd that's fucking good
@dyn_dh
Peter McPoland is an underratedly talented artist. I discovered him a week ago, and I fell in love his music quickly. And "News At 9" is insanely beautiful and emotional. You can feel the pain he put in the song. I wish Peter is getting bigger and bigger he deserves.
@karleepalmer2854
ITS SO EMTIONAL
@TurboComedy
all facts
@noahstuehler5779
Hes one of favs
@motherrmae
I just recognized them just now and yes yes yes 🥺
@nancysmith9669
I just discovered him today on Spotify. Loved his voice.
@graciedryer1093
i absolutely adore this man. he clearly puts his everything into his music and i physically get goosebumps by hearing his works of ART.
@teatimewiththetrio907
THIS SONG IS EVERYTHING. Gave me so many chills, actually a masterpiece
@joannamunoz4169
Saw him performing with Twenty One Pilots and came back home to listen to him more, he is visibly such an amazing and authentic artist.