Echoes
Rival Kings Lyrics


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There′s too much silence in this world that is my home
When I call out, the faintest echo gets swallowed whole
I will stay here, you know this place can't be outgrown
I′ll never leave, I'm far too scared of the unknown
Refrain: is anyone out there someone to color these bare walls
Is anyone out there someone to answer all my calls
I keep diving into this sea of memories
I keep thinking about the things that could have been
If I move just an inch, I'll be lost
So won′t you lend me some of your hope,
So I can keep my fingers crossed Refrain:




Is anyone out there someone to color these bare walls
Is anyone out there someone to answer all my calls the faintest echo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Echoes" by Rival Kings speak to the feeling of isolation and loneliness in a familiar but empty place. The singer longs for someone or something to break the silence and connect with, but the echoes of their voice seem to be swallowed up. They express a fear of the unknown, and a desire to hold onto memories of what could have been if they had just taken a step forward. The refrain asks if there is anyone else out there to help them fill the void, to color the bare walls, and to answer their calls. The faintest echo suggests that this connection may be hard to find, but the singer holds onto hope and asks for the listener's help in keeping their fingers crossed.


The song captures the conflicting emotions of wanting to remain in a familiar, but empty place and desiring to seek out new experiences and connections. It speaks to anyone who has felt stuck or stagnant in their life, and longs for someone to share the journey with. The metaphors of a sea of memories and bare walls paint a picture of both a rich inner life and an external environment lacking in stimulation. The repeated refrain drives home the point that the singer is yearning for a connection to bridge the gap.


Line by Line Meaning

There's too much silence in this world that is my home
The world I live in is too quiet and lonely, and I feel as though nobody is there to listen to me.


When I call out, the faintest echo gets swallowed whole
Even when I try to reach out and communicate with someone, it feels like my voice goes unheard and is lost.


I will stay here, you know this place can't be outgrown
I am too afraid of change to leave this place, which I have become so accustomed to.


I'll never leave, I'm far too scared of the unknown
The possibility of facing the unknown and uncertainty causes me so much fear that I would rather stay where I am.


Is anyone out there someone to color these bare walls
I am hoping for someone to come into my life and bring color, excitement, and joy to my otherwise dull and empty existence.


Is anyone out there someone to answer all my calls
I wish for someone to always be there for me and answer my calls whenever I need them, to provide me with the support and comfort I crave.


I keep diving into this sea of memories
I often find myself lost in thoughts of the past, reliving memories that are long gone.


I keep thinking about the things that could have been
I constantly wonder what my life would be like if I had made different choices, or if certain events had played out differently.


If I move just an inch, I'll be lost
I am so lost and fragile that even the slightest change could throw me off balance and leave me feeling completely disoriented.


So won't you lend me some of your hope, So I can keep my fingers crossed
I am holding out hope for a brighter future, and I am asking for someone to share their own hope with me, so that I can continue to believe that things will get better.




Writer(s): Laila Samuelsen, Jonas Broegger Filtenborg

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BurBruja68

Me habéis enganchado con 25!! Gran trabajo, great job

Star Lyla

You guys are amazing. Vocals and the band is awesome. The video looks professionally done. I think you guys need more publicity!

Maj Toma

I love this!

Dani Felder

Da läufts mir kalt den Rücken runter. Hab heut grad meine neue Lieblingsband aus der Schweiz entdeckt!

Trevor Williams

Keep coming back to this song around this time of year. Such a comfort to fall back on.

Zunlen

Super Song! Freue mich, euch mal live zu sehen!

Lucy Luana

boahh sooo schöner song !!!!!!! Absolutes lieblings lied, seit dem ichs das erste mal gehört hab :D Macht weiter so gute Musik !! <3

oliviaolivier

Als Vorband in Zürich, ihr wart echt klasse! Weiter so, CD wird auf jedenfall gekauft. Viel Glück weiterhin! :)

RIVAL KINGS

Hey, vielen Dank! Da dies eine Live-Version ist, gibt es diese momentan nicht zum Download, die Studio-Version erscheint dann spätestens im Herbst auf unserem Debut auf CD, Vinyl und digital auf iTunes.

TheDabadu

Bi morn i zug dette ;) de song live isch eifach genial gsy, a dem abig bini mit minere fründin zemecho :-) (KGM menzinge)

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