Revival
Shallow Side Lyrics


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We've been swimming through muddy waters
They say there's a mountain of gold around the bend
The tides are rising, storms are getting stronger
I haven't forgiven myself yet
I'd tell you the truth but the truth is that you wouldn't bother
A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush
Ooh I wasn't born to be a follower
I was born to lead
Revival
Revival
Revival

I've given all I got except my name em-blazed in history
I know I've learned by now there's no saving grace
You got to gamble when you can
For your revival

We waste our blood
Sand and stone
And there's no coming back from this
World we call our home
We broke the mold
Now our purpose is surfacing
Fulfilling prophesies
Somebody crown the king
Revival
Revival

I've given all I got except my name em-blazed in history
I know I've learned by now there's no saving grace
You got to gamble when you can
For your revival
Your revival

I've given all I got, I've starred from the bottom up
Holding on to faith and change
I've been cast out and doubted enough to know the only hope is me

We've been swimming through muddy waters
Ooh I wasn't born to be a follower

I've given all I got except my name em-blazed in history
I know I've learned by now there's no saving grace
You got to gamble away
I've given all I got exceptmy name em-blazed in history
I know I've learned by now there's no saving grace




You got to claw your own way down
For your revival

Overall Meaning

The song Revival by Shallow Side explores a sense of searching and striving, embodied by the repeated word "revival." The first verse describes the struggle of wading through "muddy waters" and facing rising tides and storms, while also wrestling with personal feelings of guilt and the disillusionment with truth. The line "a bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush" speaks to a certain level of pragmatism and the need to settle for something known, rather than reaching for an uncertain or unattainable goal. However, the singer asserts that they were "born to lead," not follow, and hence the call for "revival."


The second verse emphasizes the idea of taking risks and putting everything on the line; the line "you got to gamble when you can" underscores the urgent need to act boldly and seize opportunities for growth and renewal. The bridge or middle section of the song takes a more metaphysical tone, pondering humanity's broken relationship with the natural world and our role in "fulfilling prophesies" and "crowning the king." Finally, the repeated refrain of "I've given all I got except my name em-blazed in history" suggests a desire for legacy and a sense of self-worth that extends beyond material success.


Line by Line Meaning

We've been swimming through muddy waters
We've been struggling through difficult times that have been weighing us down.


They say there's a mountain of gold around the bend
There's a promise of good things to come if we can persevere through all of the struggles.


The tides are rising, storms are getting stronger
The obstacles in our way are becoming greater and more threatening.


I haven't forgiven myself yet
There are things in my past that I'm still holding onto and I need to let go of them.


I'd tell you the truth but the truth is that you wouldn't bother
I'm reluctant to be honest because I don't believe anyone would care.


A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush
It's better to hold onto what you have than to take risks with the possibility of losing everything.


Ooh I wasn't born to be a follower
I'm not content to follow the crowd; I want to stand out and lead the way.


I was born to lead
My natural inclination is to take charge and guide others towards success.


Revival
A call to rise up and overcome the challenges we face.


I've given all I got except my name em-blazed in history
I've poured my heart and soul into everything I've done, with the hope of leaving a lasting impact on the world.


I know I've learned by now there's no saving grace
I've come to accept the fact that there's no easy solution or magic fix for the struggles I'm facing.


You got to gamble when you can
Sometimes you have to take risks and bet on yourself in order to achieve your goals.


For your revival
The only way to move forward is to fight for our own renewal and rebirth.


We waste our blood
We put in a lot of effort and hard work for little reward.


Sand and stone
All our efforts feel futile and like we're just spinning our wheels.


And there's no coming back from this
The situation we're in feels irreversible and hopeless.


World we call our home
We live in a world full of challenges and obstacles that we must face every day.


We broke the mold
We're not content with the status quo and want to do things differently.


Now our purpose is surfacing
Our true calling and mission is finally becoming clear.


Fulfilling prophesies
We're fulfilling our own destiny and making our dreams a reality.


Somebody crown the king
We're finally receiving the recognition and respect we deserve for all of our hard work.


Your revival
A reminder that we all have the power to overcome obstacles and find renewal within ourselves.


I've given all I got, I've starred from the bottom up
I've worked my way up from the very bottom through sheer determination and hard work.


Holding on to faith and change
I'm keeping the faith and remaining hopeful, even in the face of adversity.


I've been cast out and doubted enough to know the only hope is me
I've been through so much rejection and doubt that I know the only person I can rely on is myself.


You got to claw your own way down
Sometimes we have to fight and struggle in order to achieve our goals and dreams.




Writer(s): eric david boatright

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Erick Drysdale

Dam boi when you see this man in mud you know it's about to go down XD

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