House of Cards
Scorpions_(p) Lyrics
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Hear voices that talk without a word to say
Sometimes I hear the echoes of laughter
In the twilight of affairs and other tragedies
A half-moon away, way too close to heaven
She had the look, but no morality
Sometimes it’s easy to forget only for a moment
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down, it breaks your heart
When you get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
It's so hard to find a way when life is in pieces
And the taste of a kiss is so bittersweet
Sometimes it’s easy to forget only for a moment
But the man who’ll rise up from the ashes is no one else but me
I’m standing in a waterfall
To wash the lies away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down, it breaks your heart
House of cards
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down and there is no one
You get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
The song House of Cards by Scorpions is an ode to the fragility of life, the nature of fate and the possibility of redemption. The lyrics reflect on the moments of introspection when humans wonder about the meaning of life and the purpose of their existence. The first verse encapsulates the feeling of disconnection and dissociation from reality as the singer walks in mysterious places, listening to voices that talk but have no words. The second verse introduces a woman who is half a moon away, too close to heaven, with good looks but no morality. The third verse captures the sense of loss and regret that one feels when they make bad decisions that they can never take back. The fourth verse is about the resilience of the human spirit, about the ability to overcome adversity and find redemption from the ashes of defeat. The chorus emphasizes the universality of human experiences, where everyone can relate to the feeling of being crushed in a house of cards, where everything seems to fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I walk mysterious places
Sometimes I wander into unknown or undefined places
Hear voices that talk without a word to say
Hear inexplicable or indistinct sounds that do not convey any meaning
Sometimes I hear the echoes of laughter
Sometimes I hear traces of past happiness or joy
In the twilight of affairs and other tragedies
In the midst of complex or mournful situations
A half-moon away, way too close to heaven
A location that is both far from and too near to ultimate bliss or perfection
She had the look, but no morality
A person who appears attractive, but lacks ethics or principles
Sometimes it’s easy to forget only for a moment
Sometimes it's simple to overlook something, but only temporarily
But there are nights you regret eternally
But there are times you'll always regret
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Anything that people with cold or unfeeling hearts can accomplish
Will melt the ice away
Can eventually become undone, healed, or overcome
How you know what it’s like
Do you comprehend the experience or sensation of...
When good luck has changed the sides
When luck has shifted its fortune
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
When there's no light or divine intervention in despairing moments
Ever hear your prayers in the night
Receive no response to your truthful or hopeful requests
When your fears come up your spine
When you feel an instinctual sense of dread or anxiety
When your life turns upside-down, it breaks your heart
When unexpected or negative events upend your existence, it causes great emotional pain
When you get crushed in a house of cards
When the fragile foundation of your life crumbles beneath you
It's so hard to find a way when life is in pieces
It's difficult to figure out a path or solution when everything is in disarray
And the taste of a kiss is so bittersweet
Even pleasurable experiences can have a hint of sorrow, regret, or longing
But the man who’ll rise up from the ashes is no one else but me
But the person who will emerge stronger from adversity is me alone
I’m standing in a waterfall
I'm figuratively standing amidst a cascade of truth and self-reflection
To wash the lies away
To cleanse myself of falsehood, deceit, or denial
When your life turns upside-down and there is no one
When calamitous events occur and there is no support or assistance
House of cards
A precarious or unstable situation that could easily collapse
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KLAUS MEINE, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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Sometimes I walk mysterious places
Hear voices that talk without a word to say
Sometimes I hear the echoes of laughter
In the twilight of affairs and other tragedies
A half-moon away, way too close to heaven
She had the look, but no morality
Sometimes it's easy to forget only for a moment
But there are nights you regret eternally
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it's like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down, it breaks your heart
When you get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
It's so hard to find a way when life is in pieces
And the taste of a kiss is so bittersweet
Sometimes it's easy to forget only for a moment
But the man who'll rise up from the ashes is no one else but me
I'm standing in a waterfall
To wash the lies away
How you know what it's like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down, it breaks your heart
House of cards
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it's like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside-down and there is no one
You get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
@ChronisRedFog
"House Of Cards"
Sometimes I walk mysterious places
Hear voices that talk without a word to say
Sometimes I hear the echoes of laughter
In the twilight of affairs and other tragedies
A half-moon away, way too close to heaven
She had the look, but no morality
Sometimes it’s easy to forget only for a moment
But there are nights you regret eternally
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside down it breaks your heart
When you get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
It´s so hard to find a way when life is in pieces
And the taste of a kiss is so bittersweet
Sometimes it’s easy to forget only for a moment
But the man who’ll rise up from the ashes is no one else but me
I’m standing in a waterfall
To wash the lies away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside down it breaks your heart
House of cards
Whatever frozen hearts can do
Will melt the ice away
How you know what it’s like
When good luck has changed the sides
And no sun shines in the dark and no angels
Ever hear your prayers in the night
When your fears come up your spine
When your life turns upside down and there is no one
You get crushed in a house of cards
House of cards
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@vladc4236
During my hardest breakup of my life, I listened exclusively to their songs and now they trigger cold memories of those days although it doesn't hurt as much. I am sure everyone has a story about how these songs have influenced their lives.
@ianwilliams2387
Been listening to the scorpions in the last six months.
I didn't realise what a top band they are.
Rock on boys
@sicfrynut
@@ianwilliams2387 make sure you go back to their late 70's, early 80s albums. so much music to listen to.
@sicfrynut
mine is "still loving you".
@ianwilliams2387
Going through utube recently.
Came across Robin.
Be mine .
Such a rave from the grave .
@propper7753
I listened to this songs when i was in the army and i was very anxious and tired today i listen and i have nostalgia for the this days
@estebanvelez9440
SCORPIONS ETERNO!!!! LA MAGIA QUE TIENE CADA CANCION LLEGA A LO MAS PROFUNDO DE NUESTROS CORAZONES SCORPIANOS!!! GRACIAS POR TANTO TALENTO Y POR TANTOS AÑOS DE BELLA MUSICA, EL ROCK ESTA VIVO!!!!
@gustavopatinorendon5049
Excelente comentario.
Definitivamente es el mejor grupo musical de toda la historia.
@noheliachaguaromero3901
there is none like Scorpions for beautiful rock ballad, his voice is brilliant !!!
@hambopro4221
+Roxana Nohelia Chagua Romero *his