The Catalyst
Slot feat. Linkin Park Lyrics
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We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun
No
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God bless us, everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
God save us, everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
God save us, everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God save us, everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? Oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Oh, like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up (it can't be outfought, it can't be outdone)
Let me go (it can't outmatched, it can't be outrun now)
God bless us, everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't outmatched
It can't be outrun
No
God bless us, everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't outmatched
It can't be outrun
The lyrics of Slot feat. Linkin Park's song The Catalyst illuminates the darkness of human condition, the inner turmoil we face and the destructive consequences wrought by our actions, whether past or present. The repeated phrase "God bless us, everyone" introduces a plea or a hope for salvation, while the lines "We're a broken people living under loaded gun" depicts the idea of vulnerability and danger that threatens us as individuals and as a society. Furthermore, the song talks about the futility of resisting these threats, as shown in the lines "And it can't be outfought, it can't be outdone, it can't be outmatched, it can't be outrun."
As the song progresses, it presents a hopeless, apocalyptic vision of the world, where memories fade away into nothingness, and transmissions are echoed away, as if humanity's presence in the universe can easily be erased. The lyrics "Where oceans bleed into the sky" serves as a metaphorical representation of the earth's mournful and horrifying state in the face of humanity's actions.
The repeated phrase "God save us, everyone" shows the desperation and the sense of imminent danger that people feel, while the lines "Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? For the sins of our hand, The sins of our tongue, The sins of our father, The sins of our young," contains a sense of guilt and accountability that humanity must come to terms with. In the end, the song presents a haunting image of people being lifted up and then let go, unable to change their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
God bless us, everyone
May God bless all of us, including the broken people who are living under the pressure of an impending disaster.
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
We are a group of people who have been broken down by circumstances and are living under a loaded weapon, always on the brink of disaster.
And it can't be outfought
The situation we are in cannot be defeated through any physical means.
It can't be outdone
The danger we are facing cannot be surpassed or surpassed by any means of action.
It can't be outmatched
The threat we are dealing with cannot be defeated or surpassed by any other entity, action or capabilities.
It can't be outrun
We cannot escape from the situation we are in because it is beyond our control.
And when I close my eyes tonight
When I go to bed tonight and try to sleep.
To symphonies of blinding light
I am constantly assaulted by chaotic and blinding sensations in my mind and my surroundings.
(God bless us, everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
I cannot escape from the harsh reality that we are all in this together and that we are all facing the same danger.
Like memories in cold decay
My mind is constantly bombarded with images and thoughts of decay, death and despair.
Transmissions echoing away
The messages we send out seem to fade away unheard and unanswered.
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
The problems and dangers we are facing are beyond our imagination and are unfolding far away from us.
God save us, everyone
May God help us all and save us from the impending threat.
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
Will we suffer and die a painful death like we are burning in the heat of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
We are responsible for the things that are happening to us, including the mistakes of our own actions and words, the mistakes of our ancestors, and the mistakes of our children. However, we cannot accept this blame.
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God save us, everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? Oh)
I am haunted by the same thoughts and fears and I cannot escape them even when I try to sleep at night.
Oh, like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
The same negative thoughts and fears continue to fill my mind even in the midst of others who are seemingly unscathed by the danger surrounding us.
Lift me up
Let me go
...
I am torn between wanting to be free from the dangers around me and knowing that there is no escape.
(it can't be outfought, it can't be outdone
It can't outmatched, it can't be outrun now)
The danger we are facing is insurmountable and cannot be defeated or escaped.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
joelrafael8
Great mix, you guys should have gotten higher!!!! Hope to hear more great music from all of you!!!!
zombie13333
I'm really liking this band!! I'm a heavy Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Skillet, Hell or Highwater, etc... fan. I'm currently learning Russian, and the fact that this band suits my music interest, great melodies, not like the annoying "Epic Metal....(Viking music)." And an amazing raspy voice!!! Love it. They have versions of English and Russian in some songs, so it's great to memorize both, and actually know what i'm singing! AMAZING RUSSIAN BAND HERE!
arrow mcdowell
amazing,i think this is the better version myself, I just love it
Dylan K
Daria made this into a masterpiece ! Its like that song by linkin park was designed for her.
BlueMidnight
I'm here because I'm a huge fan of Daria. I couldn't believe she collabed with an American band like Linken Park, who I am also a fan of. This is very cool, and I wish Daria and the SLoT would have been more active in America.
Dzen Nia
Послушать бы их вместе ^^ ( однако я и так думала, что они вместе поют)
Marked One
SLOT4EVER
zod1123
Her voice reminds me of Skunk Anansie. Quite powerfull.
Dylan K
Daria + mic = magic.
Uniform223
Now that is s duet I would really love to hear