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Blinded
Restore Lyrics


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Time has shifted, ages come and gone.
Passages progress, stanzas laid to rest.
Words that fill the space fade with turnings of the page.
An endings left unwritten.
This lead can fill the absence.
It will sweep free the black and white and bring us to new light.

Holding paper to flame casts our past into vain.
Amending these words binds us.
Scratching the surface blinds us.

Millions of lives, days plagued with strife and panicked, sleepless nights.
Another day, another disappointment.
Take heed these trailing voices written there for you to see.
So shift these thinning pages. Let your mind digest these narrow lines.

The pandemic grows with the coming and goings of the tide.
It stretches past our eyes, through our streets and cross our crystal seas.

Your chest will hollow deeper, consciousness fills the gaps.
Lift the veil of disillusion. Reality revealed.
This is the world in which we live: The Takers and the Leavers.
One that lives in grandeur. The other scraps to stand.

Your chest will hollow deeper.
Lift off this veil.
This is the world in which we live.
One that lives in grandeur. The other scraps to stand.

Pictures say a thousand words, but only make us sense to a degree.
Transplant yourself between these lines. The writings hold the key.
We must close the gap. We must close the gap.
Throughout the spectrum, from the top and to the bottom, we are one in the same.
Shift these thinning pages, sweep free the black and white, and you will see the light.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Restore's song "Blinded" convey a message about time and the passing of words with age. "Time has shifted, ages come and gone. Passages progress, stanzas laid to rest. Words that fill the space fade with turnings of the page. An endings left unwritten." The song is about the importance of words, and how they can bind us or they can be our salvation. It suggests that we need to be careful with the words we choose and the way we use them, as they have the power to both blind us and bring us to new light.


The song talks about how we can be blinded by scratching the surface of things and not digging deeper, saying "Scratching the surface blinds us." It also suggests that we should take heed of the voices of those who have come before us and the trails they have left for us to follow, "Take heed these trailing voices written there for you to see. So shift these thinning pages. Let your mind digest these narrow lines." The lyrics also touch upon the pandemic and its impact on humanity, saying "The pandemic grows with the coming and goings of the tide. It stretches past our eyes, through our streets, and cross our crystal seas."


Overall, the lyrics to "Blinded" are a call to action. They suggest that we need to take responsibility for our own lives and the wider world, to close the gap between each other, and to find the truth in the words that have been written before us. By doing so, we can lift the veil of disillusion and reveal the reality of the world we live in.


Line by Line Meaning

Time has shifted, ages come and gone.
Time has passed and things have changed over the course of history.


Passages progress, stanzas laid to rest.
As time moves on, literary works become outdated and forgotten.


Words that fill the space fade with turnings of the page.
The words in books become less relevant as time goes on and are eventually forgotten.


An endings left unwritten.
Some stories do not have clear conclusions.


This lead can fill the absence.
There are ways to remedy the lack of clarity in stories.


It will sweep free the black and white and bring us to new light.
By filling in the gaps, we can gain new insights and perspectives.


Holding paper to flame casts our past into vain.
Destroying written records erases history and its lessons.


Amending these words binds us.
Changing written records can be a way to learn from the past and improve the future.


Scratching the surface blinds us.
A superficial understanding of history can keep us from seeing its deeper meanings and lessons.


Millions of lives, days plagued with strife and panicked, sleepless nights.
Life can be difficult and overwhelming for many people.


Another day, another disappointment.
Life can be full of disappointments and setbacks.


Take heed these trailing voices written there for you to see.
Learn from the lessons of the past by paying attention to history.


So shift these thinning pages. Let your mind digest these narrow lines.
Read and reflect on history to gain a deeper understanding of the present.


The pandemic grows with the coming and goings of the tide.
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly and unpredictably.


It stretches past our eyes, through our streets and cross our crystal seas.
The pandemic has affected people worldwide.


Your chest will hollow deeper, consciousness fills the gaps.
The emotional impact of the pandemic can be profound.


Lift the veil of disillusion. Reality revealed.
Take a clear-eyed look at the world without illusions or biases.


This is the world in which we live: The Takers and the Leavers.
Some people take advantage of the world's resources, while others struggle to survive.


One that lives in grandeur. The other scraps to stand.
Some people enjoy wealth and privilege, while others struggle just to get by.


Pictures say a thousand words, but only make us sense to a degree.
Visuals can provide insights, but they can only go so far in helping us understand complex issues.


Transplant yourself between these lines. The writings hold the key.
Fully immerse yourself in literature to gain a deeper understanding of the text.


We must close the gap. We must close the gap.
There is a need to bridge the divide between different groups of people.


Throughout the spectrum, from the top and to the bottom, we are one in the same.
Regardless of social status, all people are fundamentally the same.


Shift these thinning pages, sweep free the black and white, and you will see the light.
By studying history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the present and hope for a better future.




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Comments from YouTube:

@jakestampfl2667

This is such a throwback me and my friend Matt used to jam this song all the time 💕 thank you very much for this.

@emfromthechi

Jake Stampfl Crazy that is been like 7 years now. Thanks for still listening. I played guitar in the band

@jakestampfl2667

neworder2k thank you so much I play In a band called zion if you ever want to check it out we got a song called hall of illusions you should check out you’d dig it!

@OldBruneGoon

inspiration , this whole album is just great.

@SHPIZZACREW

Fuck yeah great voccalls and melodic leads, I found you guys from that melodic hardcore band compilation that guy made of melodic hardcore 2011, I saw it cos my band "Divisions" was in the same compilation vid but yeah great work

@dolfokook

My favorite track

@fatbaby316

so good

@stayclassy97

i love you.

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