Buried Alive
Ready Set Fall Lyrics
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Your buried within, they know what you've been through
Hide yourself, the clock states the end and it's ticking for you
Worship yourself, a liar shows no mercy
Behind your shining smile, you're the forsaken one
These lies will keep you safe
(So dead yet so brilliant)
There has to be a way
Show your scars, facing the end you will always be true
Ain't no way, the clock states the end and it's ticking for you?
Worship yourself, a liar shows no mercy
Behind your shining smile, you're the forsaken one
These lies will keep you safe
(So dead yet so brilliant)
Still you pretend and, dying to overrun
There has to be a way
You've always had your way, to hide your fears, I won't allow
Behind your shining smile, you're the forsaken one
These lies will keep you safe
(So dead yet so brilliant)
Still you pretend and, dying to overrun
There has to be a way
Worship yourself, a liar shows no mercy
The lyrics to Ready Set Fall!'s song "Buried Alive" speak of a person who is trapped inside themselves, hiding their true self from the outside world. They are buried within themselves, and those around them know what they have been through. The clock is ticking for them, and they can no longer hide from their true self. The person is being called to show their scars and face the end, to be true to themselves. But they are worshiping themselves and being a liar, showing no mercy to themselves or others.
The song's message is about self-acceptance and being honest with oneself. The person in the song is pretending to be someone they are not, and the lies they tell themselves are keeping them safe from facing their true self. But they are dying to overrun their current state and find a way to be true to themselves. The chorus repeats the line, "behind your shining smile, you're the forsaken one," which shows that the person is putting up a facade to hide their true feelings and is ultimately feeling alone and rejected.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no time
Time is running out.
Your buried within, they know what you've been through
You're trapped in your own mind, and others know your struggles.
Hide yourself, the clock states the end and it's ticking for you
Try to avoid the inevitable, but time is running out.
Worship yourself, a liar shows no mercy
Don't trust others and focus on yourself, because deceivers will not be kind.
Behind your shining smile, you're the forsaken one
Despite appearances, you feel abandoned and alone.
These lies will keep you safe
You think that hiding the truth will protect you.
(So dead yet so brilliant)
You may seem lifeless, but you have an inner vitality and strength.
Still you pretend and, dying to overrun
You're trying to appear strong despite feeling overwhelmed.
There has to be a way
You're searching for a solution to your problems.
Show your scars, facing the end you will always be true
Be honest about your pain and stay true to yourself, even in difficult times.
Ain't no way, the clock states the end and it's ticking for you?
There's no escaping the inevitable, even if you try to deny it.
You've always had your way, to hide your fears, I won't allow
You've always avoided your fears, but someone (possibly the artist) won't let you anymore.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Natalie MB
2022 y apenas me acordé de esta asombrosa Banda ❤
Tgby
та же фигня))
me too))
Cthero10
I remember getting a message from these guys via YouTube asking to check them out. That was 7-8 years old. Still a solid band, but from what I hear they’re no longer around. I will never regret they’re message.
Bryan Lenihan
Chris is in Bemore check them out
Lord Sauron
I remember when you guys messaged me back in 2010 asking me to check you out. I still don't regret saying "What the hell" and doing it.
GrayMimikyu
Can’t believe they no longer sing haha we were their first fans
Dgg
same :) i used their song in my video :D in 2011 :D they had like hmm ... 30 k views ?
beaniebassist
2021 still here
Clawbreak
Same. I was obsessed with Skyscrapers. In 2020 I still come back every now and then to have a listen.
ICANSEEDEADHORIZONS
Still jam both their ep and album in my car for other a decade now