Barely Listening
Pilate Lyrics


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Lying awake on this phone call
She's dreaming of better days
Flowers lie on the counter
Remind her of better days

She sends a prayer up to Jesus
And she asks him for his strength
And the night will go on bleeding
Was it faith that paid the rent?

And I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now I know you're

I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now I know you're

Standing here in the doorway
With a candle and a gun
The lights you threw open windows
For now the day has won

And I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now I know you're

I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now I know you're

Like a child on her way here
You just smile and run the other way
And faith won't find you a reason
It just smiles and runs the other way
And it just smiles
It just smiles and runs the other way
It just smiles
It just smiles and then runs the other way

It's not worth waiting

I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now I know you're
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
I know you're barely listening
Now

You question love with a camera
And you're catching love with a will




Well heart lies in loneliness
Now a fight the past can kill

Overall Meaning

The Pilate's song "Barely Listening" is an emotional portrayal of someone who is struggling to find inner peace despite their past struggles. The opening line of "Lying awake on this phone call" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the listener is presented with a picture of a person who is lost in their thoughts and unable to relax. The singer in the story is described as someone who is dreaming of happier times, with flowers on the counter serving as a reminder of what once was.


As the song progresses, the listener is presented with a picture of a person who is trying to find solace in their faith. The lyric "She sends a prayer up to Jesus, And she asks him for his strength" implies that the singer is seeking guidance and support, but their prayers may not have been answered as they hoped. The "night will go on bleeding," suggesting that the darkness surrounding their situation just seems to get worse, and it's unclear if their faith has helped them out of their struggles.


In the final verses, we see the singer holding a candle and a gun. The imagery here is heavy and tense, suggesting that the singer is at a breaking point. The lines "And faith won't find you a reason, It just smiles and runs the other way" is heartbreaking because it touches on the idea that the singer's faith may not be enough to save them from their struggles. The singer is losing hope and is convinced that maybe happiness is not worth waiting for.


In conclusion, Pilate's song "Barely Listening" is a powerful lament that deals with issues of faith, loss, and struggling with one's inner demons in a vivid manner.


Line by Line Meaning

Lying awake on this phone call
She is restless and can't sleep as she converses on the phone


She's dreaming of better days
She is wishing for days when everything was better


Flowers lie on the counter
She has flowers on the table which remind her of the past


Remind her of better days
The flowers bring back memories of the better times


She sends a prayer up to Jesus
She prays to Jesus for help


And she asks him for his strength
She requests for God's strength to endure her struggles


And the night will go on bleeding
The challenges keep coming and the night will be long and dark


Was it faith that paid the rent?
She wonders if it was her faith that enabled her to overcome difficult situations


And I know you're barely listening
She thinks the person she is speaking to is not paying attention to her


Standing here in the doorway
She is standing at the entrance of a room or a building


With a candle and a gun
She has a candle and a gun in her hand


The lights you threw open windows
The light shining through the window symbolizes hope and a new day


For now the day has won
The day brings new hope and a chance for a better tomorrow


Like a child on her way here
She seems to be lost and unsure of where to go


You just smile and run the other way
She avoids having to face her problems by running away with a smile


And faith won't find you a reason
Faith alone cannot solve all her problems or provide her with answers


It just smiles and runs the other way
As much as she has faith, it doesn't mean all her problems will automatically disappear


It's not worth waiting
Waiting for things to get better is not an option, she must act now


You question love with a camera
She is unsure about love and only sees it through a camera lens


And you're catching love with a will
She is making an effort to find love and capture it


Well heart lies in loneliness
Her heart is full of pain and loneliness


Now a fight the past can kill
She must fight her past demons or they will destroy her present and future




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: William Keeley, Chris Greenough, Todd Clark, Mandeep Bumrah

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@nickwick35

NHL 07 had the best soundtrack of any NHL game.

@Alpizek

I've been listening to this song for hours, feeling so nostalgic, I played NHL 07 for 4 years and only got a new one at NHL 11 😂 the 15 soundtrack is ass and I wish I could put this one on it.
#NHL07NeverDies

@Guenter34

nostalgia..... gotta love it

@lasselappalainen6696

+CarbonCrossroads so true! I played that game sooo much!

@mattimoquin8123

Felix White I so agree NHL 07 will always be my favourite no matter what NHL comes. I loved NHL 07 because Edmonton was still a dynasty and Ovi was a legend.

@johnnys7875

I had NHL 07 on my PSP and my PS2. Best soundtrack ever!

@LeCapitalsRMNB

Matti Moquin Ovi *is a legend

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@TheHabsfan92

Memories, When you score 8 goal with Ovi in a game 👌

@2inder2hundal

I'd always love EA for introducing me to this band

@JCDenton2000

Sucks that these guys broke up. They were awesome.

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