Fueled by anger at the present global state of affairs, these six individuals came together with one goal in mind: to create the soundtrack for the coming of days. Combining unrelenting drums and brutal guitars, laying in a bed of electronic discomfort, and laced with smart scathing vocals, SKREW has returned. Known for their jaw dropping live performances, and groundbreaking production both in North America, and Europe, SKREW is playing their ๏ฌrst live shows in a decade. With a new line up, this version of SKREW promises to be the strongest, most ferocious to date.
Albatross
Skrew Lyrics
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Been beat down blinded by the sun
Searching my soul for the coolness of the night
Blue of my eyes bleached out by the light
Am I caught in a trap or just the bait
In a saviour nation living in a state of hate?
Beat of my heart pounding in my ears
Anger burning deep down in my chest
Dying daily living life to death
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
Smile on my face, relief in my heart
Fly away in the freedom of a gun
The last act was wrote right from the start
Trip to see the center of the sun
The end the end is just a part
Of the story of one
Why? Why? Why? Why...
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
The song Albatross by Skrew is a melancholic contemplation on life and death. The first verse creates a sense of weariness and exhaustion, as the singer wonders when the day will be over and seeks the coolness of the night to escape the oppressive sun. The blue of their eyes has been bleached out by the light, suggesting a loss of vitality and emotional depth. The line "am I caught in a trap or just the bait" is a powerful metaphor for the feeling of being trapped in a society marked by hate and division. The second verse continues the theme of emotional turmoil, with the pounding beat of the singer's heart drowned out by tears and laughter. There is anger and pain burning deep within them, and a sense of being trapped in a cycle of life and death that feels pointless. The repeated refrain of "why do we live? why do we die?" highlights the existential questioning at the heart of the song.
The bridge offers a momentary glimmer of hope as the singer describes a smile on their face and relief in their heart. However, the imagery of flying away in the freedom of a gun and the final lines of the song suggest a willingness to embrace death as a release from pain and suffering. The line "the end the end is just a part / of the story of one" can be read as a reminder that death is just one part of the larger narrative of our lives. Overall, Albatross is a haunting and powerful meditation on the struggles of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me when the day is done
Asking for a sign that the hardships are over
Been beat down blinded by the sun
Feeling defeated and overwhelmed by the challenges of the day
Searching my soul for the coolness of the night
Seeking comfort and solace in the peace of darkness
Blue of my eyes bleached out by the light
Feeling drained and depleted by the brightness of reality
Am I caught in a trap or just the bait
Questioning whether one is a victim of circumstance or a pawn of fate
In a saviour nation living in a state of hate?
Wondering if living in a society that claims to offer salvation comes at the cost of perpetuating animosity
Beat of my heart pounding in my ears
Feeling the physical manifestation of anxiety and fear
Sound of laughter drowned by the sound of tears
Observing the contrast of joy and sorrow in life
Anger burning deep down in my chest
Experiencing intense wrath and indignation
Dying daily living life to death
Feeling like a slow and painful death is inevitable in the mundane cycle of life
Why do we live?
Questioning the purpose and meaning of existence
Why do we die?
Questioning the inevitability and futility of death
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Observing the natural cyclical changes in life
Live a life of sadness and pain
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life
Come on now and face the strain
Encouraging oneself to confront and endure the difficulties of life
Smile on my face, relief in my heart
Finding respite and joy amidst the struggle
Fly away in the freedom of a gun
Escaping the pain and chains of life through a violent means
The last act was wrote right from the start
Believing that fate determines the outcome of life
Trip to see the center of the sun
Venturing into the unknown and seeking enlightenment
The end the end is just a part
Recognizing that death is one aspect of life
Of the story of one
Embracing one's individual journey and experience
Why? Why? Why? Why...
Expressing frustration and confusion about life's biggest questions
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J.R. metal composer74
This song is so freakin' awesome!!๐ฎ
Dominon92
Can you tell me when the day is done
Been beat down blinded by the sun
Searching my soul for the coolness of the night
Blue of my eyes bleached out by the light
Am I caught in a trap or just the bait
In a saviour nation living in a state of hate?
Beat of my heart pounding in my ears
Sound of laughter drowned by the sound of tears
Anger burning deep down in my chest
Dying daily living life to death
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
Smile on my face, relief in my heart
Fly away in the freedom of a gun
The last act was wrote right from the start
Trip to see the center of the sun
The end the end is just a part
Of the story of one
Why? Why? Why? Why...
Why do we live?
Why do we die?
Seasons turn and fall from the vine
Live a life of sadness and pain
Come on now and face the strain
jaime chromosomeburning
badass freaking song, always liked it. i like this release more than Doubt, and this is saying alot...Doubt has to be experienced. saw Dusted tour at the Off Ramp in Seattle. brutal...Robb Lampman was in Slim after his stint as the live guitar player for Skrew. played a show with the guy here in Houston at Instant Kharma...