Promised Land
Satellite Empire feat. Silby Lyrics

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Chosen, golden
My tongue is bitter, but my mind's open
Breathing it in
Never noticed, but it feels so cold at night
Keep an eye on me, cause it's finally time
And I'm ready

Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand

Hungry for ocean, and the silence
Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand
Hungry for ocean, and the silence
Though we don't

In the promised land
In the promised land
In the promised

What if, I fell?
Would it be so blinding?
Would it taste the same to me, on the way down?
Never noticed, but it feels so
Keep an eye on, it's finally time
And I'm ready

In the promised land
In the promised land

Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand
Hungry for ocean, and the silence
Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand
Hungry for ocean, and the silence

Though we don't
In the promised

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Satellite Empire feat. Silby's song Promised Land speak to the longing for a better place or state of being. The first verse describes a contradiction between the singer's bitter tongue and open mind, and the paradoxical feeling of coldness at night that was never noticed before. The singer is aware that times are changing and something is about to happen, asking to be kept an eye on as they are "ready" for it. The chorus repeats the sentiment that, despite not being in the promised land, they stand hungry for the ocean and the silence. The second verse poses a question about falling, and whether it would be as blinding or the taste would be the same on the way down. Again, the singer expresses readiness for what is to come.

The lyrics in Promised Land seem to suggest a sense of restlessness and discontent with one's current situation or state of mind, seeking something more fulfilling or peaceful. The promised land serves as a metaphor for this ideal state, and the hunger for the ocean and silence imply a desire for escape or release from the noise and chaos of the world. The line "keep an eye on me, cause it's finally time" could suggest a readiness for change or taking action towards reaching that ideal state. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but overall the song seems to convey a sense of hope, that despite not being in the promised land, the hunger for something better keeps us standing and moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Chosen, golden
Feeling special and important, as if I have been selected to have an elevated status.

My tongue is bitter, but my mind's open
While I may have negative or critical thoughts, I am willing to consider new ideas or perspectives.

Breathing it in
Taking in my surroundings and being fully present in the moment.

Never noticed, but it feels so cold at night
Even though I may not have realized it before, the darkness can be isolating and uncomfortable.

Keep an eye on me, cause it's finally time
I am ready for a change or new beginning, but may need guidance or support along the way.

And I'm ready
I am fully prepared and eager to face whatever challenges or opportunities come my way.

Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand Hungry for ocean, and the silence Though we don't walk in the promised land, we stand Hungry for ocean, and the silence Though we don't
Even though we are not currently living in perfect or ideal circumstances, we are still determined to find peace and fulfillment in our lives. We yearn for the vastness and tranquility of the ocean and the quiet moments of reflection that come with it.

In the promised land In the promised land In the promised
We long for a place of abundance and prosperity, where our dreams and aspirations can be fully realized.

What if, I fell? Would it be so blinding? Would it taste the same to me, on the way down?
I wonder if I would be overwhelmed if I experienced a great success or if it would be bittersweet because of the sacrifices or struggles that led me there. I also question if failure would be just as jarring or if it would provide a new perspective.

Never noticed, but it feels so Keep an eye on, it's finally time And I'm ready
Even though I may have been blind to certain realities, I feel a sense of urgency and eagerness to act. I am willing to be accountable for my actions and to put myself out there to achieve my goals.

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