The band describes their message as a personal reflection of today’s economic, political, and moral corruptions. “I want to convey a message of Independence and understanding. To recognize control and disaster before it happens. Today we rely too much on what other people have to say, because we’re so detached from reality. We need to start paying attention again.” -Justin(vocals)
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Shattered
Red Angel Theory Lyrics
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desire gracefully sifting through the ashes of reprise.
The stage was lit and I could only see your face.
You came to gloat but I did not want to enter your race.
Driving down, dragging me to the end of my road.
Cause of you the end is near and I'm whithered and broke.
(what you do, what you say) I can't live life this way I'm holding
on, Your memory's so strong I crawl out of my head I leave all the
opposites will always attract,
never turn your back Like a magnet polar always pushes us away.
So here we stand, on the edge and I'm ready to break.
You took my hand, led me back, now I'm building my strength.
Living my life, changing everything that I am,
Cause the good inside of me is finally breaking the trend.
(what you do, what you say) I can't live life this way I'm holding
on, your memory is so strong I could never figure out where to go
until now I crawl out of my head I leave all the pieces lying on the
floor waiting for you to come back down When will you
know, what it's like to be afraid what it's like to be alone?
So far away, holding on to this disguise hiding everything inside.
And now it starts,
the pieces fall apart and now I lay my head to rest.
I crawl out of my head I leave all the pieces
lying on the floor waiting for you to come back down
The lyrics of Red Angel Theory's song "Shattered" convey the consequences of a toxic relationship and the journey towards self-discovery and healing. The first stanza juxtaposes the beauty of music with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer describes their ex-lover giving up on them, leaving them to face the end of the road alone. The use of "symphony" and "ashes of reprise" creates a rhythmic and emotive atmosphere, while the alliteration of "sifting through" and "gracefully" emphasizes the melancholy tone of the song.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their inability to continue living in this state of emotional turmoil and the pain of living with a memory that is too strong. They attempt to make sense of their situation and begin to rebuild their life after being pushed to the brink of destruction. The bridge uses the metaphor of a magnet to convey the push and pull of attraction in the relationship and the inherent tension that always existed between the two partners. The last stanza marks an end to the journey and signifies that the singer has finally found closure by leaving all the pieces lying on the floor waiting for their ex-lover to come back down.
Overall, this song takes the listeners on a journey of self-discovery and healing, conveying the emotions of pain, confusion, and hope that come along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
This symphony playing every note to your hearts desire gracefully sifting through the ashes of reprise.
Life is a beautiful symphony, but sometimes we get lost in our own desires and regrets.
The stage was lit and I could only see your face.
You were the center of my world, but now I see that you were also the one who brought me down.
You came to gloat but I did not want to enter your race.
You wanted to prove that you were better than me, but I didn't want to play that game.
Driving down, dragging me to the end of my road.
You pushed me to my limits and now I feel like I have nowhere else to go.
Cause of you the end is near and I'm whithered and broke.
You were the cause of my downfall and now I'm left with nothing.
(what you do, what you say) I can't live life this way I'm holding on, Your memory's so strong I crawl out of my head I leave all the pieces lying on the floor waiting for you to come back down
I can't keep living in the past, but your memory still haunts me. I need to move on and let go of the pieces of myself that I left lying on the floor waiting for you to come back.
They say opposites will always attract, never turn your back like a magnet polar always pushes us away.
Although we were different, we were drawn to each other. But like magnets with opposing poles, we eventually pushed each other away.
So here we stand, on the edge and I'm ready to break.
We're both on the edge, but I feel like I'm the one who's about to break.
You took my hand, led me back, now I'm building my strength.
You may have led me astray, but now I'm taking control of my life and becoming stronger because of it.
Living my life, changing everything that I am, Cause the good inside of me is finally breaking the trend.
I'm no longer letting my past define me, and I'm making positive changes in my life because the good inside of me is finally breaking through.
(what you do, what you say) I can't live life this way I'm holding on, your memory is so strong I could never figure out where to go until now I crawl out of my head I leave all the pieces lying on the floor waiting for you to come back
I can't keep living in the past and waiting for you to come back. It's time for me to find my own way and leave the broken pieces of myself behind.
When will you know, what it's like to be afraid what it's like to be alone?
I wonder if you'll ever understand what it's like to be truly afraid and alone like I do now.
So far away, holding on to this disguise hiding everything inside.
You may be far away, but I know you're still hiding behind a mask, keeping your true self hidden from the world.
And now it starts, the pieces fall apart and now I lay my head to rest.
Everything is falling apart, but I'm ready to face it and move on. It's time to let go and rest my head.
I crawl out of my head I leave all the pieces lying on the floor waiting for you to come back down
I'm finally letting go of the past and leaving the broken pieces of myself behind. I no longer need to wait for you to come back.
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