Breath
Silently Shooting Traitors Lyrics
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5 am and I toss and turn my head off
On TV some voice says it's time to get up
The channels they say whatever's the matter today
Dead inside feel dead inside
I will give everything
I'll take a leap into darkness
(Break me down)
Cause there's no way
I can hold myself back break from convenient reasons break away
(Break me now)
Now's what matters
We're forever
You say there's no need to rush
I long for something out there
It's not a cheap type of empty glory
Through the clouds, the sun, gives me hope
It's time to fix all the broken clocks
The sky bleeds out and I breath in
Open your arms and breath back life into me
Would the sunlight stay forever and the night won't cover the sky no more
Would I want to change anything or would I suffer
Why do I feel sad
I feel hurt what am I grieving for?
Why do I feel glad
I feel joy
Who do I sing for?
(Close shut eyes)
Wide asleep or still awake?
(My self fails to connect to me)
Quickly reach out your hand
(Take me somewhere far)
Yeah, when I close my (eyes)
I can see the sound
I long for something out there
It's not a cheap type of empty glory
Through the clouds, the sun, gives me hope
It's time to fix all the broken clocks
The sky bleeds out and I breath in
Open your arms and breath back life into me
My head cleared the fog
My body's afloat
I cry as if my lungs breath out in tears
I long for something out there
It's not a cheap type of empty glory
Through the clouds, the sun, gives me hope
It's time to fix all the broken clocks
The sky bleeds out and I breath in
Open your arms and breath back life into me
The lyrics to Silently Shooting Traitors' song "Breath" convey the struggles of the singer's inner thoughts and emotions, as they grapple with feelings of despair, emptiness and the desperate urge to find something more. The opening line, "An explosion of sound" suggests a sudden awakening, as if from a dream, and also hints at the raw and intense nature of the feelings being expressed throughout the song. The mention of a voice on TV urging the singer to get up reinforces the idea of being jolted into consciousness, while the repeated refrain "Dead inside, feel dead inside" highlights the despair and hopelessness of the situation.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer expresses a desire to break free from their current situation, to "change this mess" and "take a leap into darkness." This suggests a willingness to embrace the unknown, to take risks and make drastic changes in order to find something more meaningful. The repeated calls to "break me down" and "break me now" convey a sense of urgency, as if the singer is on the brink of collapse and needs something drastic to happen in order to move forward.
The later verses of the song take on a more hopeful tone, as the singer glimpses a glimmer of hope in the form of the sun breaking through the clouds. They long for "something out there" that is more than a "cheap type of empty glory" and are willing to fight to fix the "broken clocks" of their life in order to find it. The final lines of the song suggest a cathartic release, as the singer's head clears and they cry tears of relief and release.
Overall, the lyrics to "Breath" convey a powerful message of struggle and determination, as the singer grapples with their inner demons and seeks to find something more meaningful in life.
Line by Line Meaning
An explosion of sound
The start of an intense and powerful experience
5 am and I toss and turn my head off
Struggling to sleep and plagued by thoughts even in the early morning
On TV some voice says it's time to get up
The mundanity and routine of daily life
The channels they say whatever's the matter today
The constant, negative news cycle that consumes media
Dead inside feel dead inside
The emotional numbness and detachment from life's experiences
Drag and claw to change this mess
The desperate and forceful attempt to make a difference
I will give everything
Dedication to making a positive change no matter the cost
I'll take a leap into darkness
A willingness to take a risk and face uncertainty
(Break me down) Cause there's no way
A request to be challenged and pushed past one's limits
I can hold myself back break from convenient reasons break away
Breaking free from societal expectations and norms that inhibit one's potential
(Break me now) Now's what matters
Urgency to act and create change in the present moment
We're forever
A desire to leave a lasting impact and positive legacy
You say there's no need to rush
A reminder to maintain balance and not get overwhelmed by the process
I long for something out there
A yearning for a meaningful and fulfilling purpose
It's not a cheap type of empty glory
Recognizing that success and achievement come at a price and require hard work
Through the clouds, the sun, gives me hope
Finding inspiration and positivity even in difficult situations
It's time to fix all the broken clocks
Acknowledging problems and taking action to address them
The sky bleeds out and I breath in
A vivid, emotional image of new beginnings and fresh starts
Open your arms and breath back life into me
A plea for support, encouragement, and motivation to persist in making a positive change
Would the sunlight stay forever and the night won't cover the sky no more
A hypothetical scenario of perpetual happiness and success
Would I want to change anything or would I suffer
Reflecting on the trade-offs and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's goals
Why do I feel sad
Questioning one's emotions and trying to understand their causes
I feel hurt what am I grieving for?
Examining one's emotional pain and trying to find the reason behind it
Why do I feel glad
Questioning one's emotions and trying to understand their causes
I feel joy
Experiencing a positive emotion and finding joy in life's moments
Who do I sing for?
Reflecting on one's purpose and audience
(Close shut eyes)
Shutting out external distractions and focusing inward
Wide asleep or still awake?
Wondering if one's mind is at peace or still racing with thoughts
(My self fails to connect to me)
Feeling disconnected or lost from one's true self and identity
Quickly reach out your hand
A plea for help, support, and guidance
(Take me somewhere far)
A desire for a new perspective or fresh start
Yeah, when I close my (eyes)
Visualizing and imagining new possibilities or realities
I can see the sound
Feeling deeply and emotionally connected to one's surroundings
My head cleared the fog
Gaining clarity and perspective on one's situation
My body's afloat
Feeling weightless and liberated from past struggles
I cry as if my lungs breath out in tears
Experiencing intense and powerful emotions that feel physically overwhelming
Contributed by Liliana P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AnbaLen
Thank you SST for having me again. This time I was a bit short on time and wasn't able to help out as much as I originally had planned, nonetheless you've all done an amazing job as usual and I'll be looking forward to the other songs. Though I heard the trials before, the complete product never fails to surprise me. I particularly enjoy the melodic jumps, the harmonies and the adlibs in this song.They add new layers to support the music as a whole. the changes in atmosphere this song goes through in only 4 minutes baffle me as well. An impressive feat from the instrumentalists. It is a lot of fun to relisten and pick out more and more vocal and instrumental details along the way. Though I feel bad that I wasn't able to stay aboard the entire trip, I will always feel proud to be part of anything SST comes up with!! I'm a huge fan of your work. Thank you and keep it up, I'll be looking forward to the CD!!
@sasuke3738
今でもカッコよすぎ。
@asterionc.6774
Oh my god, this is awesome!! this is one of the most emotional songs singed by Shoohey!!!!!
@slavic7775
Amazing work! Greetings from Czech Republic! Love Japan!
@OpenCasket19
I can't get over the vocals of this song, amazing. I really hope there's more to come.
@abigailkael6671
his name is Shoohey cek him on youtube dude
@MusouTensei82
Whoa, that was an unexpected view in my sub box, and absolutely amazing, great to hear something new from SST!
@ThisDooodUK
I've been waiting for some more SST and wow this is amazing! Nice work :)
@TheDethStalker
"I'm not liking the vocals" I said to myself, whilst listening to this. Yet,
I said that for Unravel - Ling Tosite Sigure,
Everything by Foreground Eclipse,
And so much more.
Yet they're all now some of my favorite circles and artists.
I think i'm going to give these guys some time and find out that I love all their stuff.
@Jane-mq5bp
same