Id
Revile Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Climbing through branches, I spin my way down through cogs.
Having the time of my life, I stand on open fields.
Blow away these old roads, and touch the rivers bed.
Buried in my head, Rested on my life support machine.
Ad-lib
(Always)
I once stole an engine, from an open field.
It rested on my shoulders, a torso of pistons.
I was under a cloudless sky, rested on my red speed machine.
Rested.
Rested.
These lyrics from the Revile song Id have a lot of hidden meanings and can be interpreted in different ways. The artist is likely talking about a time when they were in dire need of a "fast car," a metaphor for needing an escape or a way out of a difficult situation. The first line, "When I needed a fast car, I stole away to be the thief," suggests that the artist resorted to taking matters into their own hands, perhaps doing something that wasn't morally acceptable to achieve their desired outcome.
The next couple of lines, "Climbing through branches, I spin my way down through cogs," could be interpreted as the artist navigating through the obstacles in their path, trying to get to their destination. They are taking risks, climbing through branches and spinning through cogs, all to get to where they need to be. The line "Having the time of my life, I stand on open fields," suggests that the artist has finally reached their destination and is now enjoying the freedom that comes with it.
The last few lines of the song, "Buried in my head, Rested on my life support machine. Rested. Rested." could suggest that the artist is reflecting on their past actions and the consequences that came with them. They are at peace with the choices they've made and are now resting, possibly with the help of a life support machine that symbolizes their own resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
When I needed a fast car, I stole away to be the thief.
I resorted to stealing to get a fast car.
Climbing through branches, I spin my way down through cogs.
I navigate through obstacles and challenges.
Having the time of my life, I stand on open fields.
I experience pure joy and freedom in open spaces.
Blow away these old roads, and touch the rivers bed.
I yearn for adventure and exploration.
Buried in my head, Rested on my life support machine.
I am faced with internal struggles and rely on external crutches for support.
Ad-lib
Always speaking my truth.
Rested.
Finding peace and stillness in the chaos.
Rested.
Content in the moment and at peace with oneself.
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.