Reboot
Smallest Creature Lyrics
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This silent stage
This aching fight
This burning right
This time you are brave
This time you are safe
This time you are mine
I'll take you all the way
Open up
It's time to let be just and warm
And love and hold
Tonight you are free
Tonight you are clear
Tonight it's all been paid
You can go
Breathe, breathe, breathe
Soon you'll be waking,
Waking from this sleep
And there's just one other trip
There's just one way
So lay your weapons..
Where is the life we said that we would lead?
The day we would grow wings?
We are off, we sail
So lay your weapons down
Open up
It's time to let be just and warm
And love and hold
Tonight you are free
Tonight you are clear
Tonight it's all been paid
We can go
Find gray in black
"Reboot" by Smallest Creature is a song that speaks to the idea of starting anew and letting go of the past. The song begins with the lines "Spare the rage, this silent stage, this aching fight, this burning right" which seem to suggest an internal struggle or battle that the singer is going through. The following lines "This time you are brave, this time you are safe, this time you are mine, I'll take you all the way" could be interpreted as a message of reassurance or support from someone close to them.
The chorus of the song is a call to let go of the past and embrace a new beginning. "Open up, it's time to let be just and warm, and love and hold" implies a sense of comfort and safety. The line "tonight you are free, tonight you are clear, tonight it's all been paid, you can go" could be interpreted as a release from whatever pain or struggle the singer was going through. The repeated refrain of "breathe, breathe, breathe" adds to the sense of release and being able to let go.
The song ends with the lines "Where is the life we said that we would lead? The day we would grow wings? We are off, we sail, so lay your weapons down" which suggests that the singer is ready to move on to a new chapter of their life. The final lines "Find gray in black" could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding balance in life and accepting the shades of grey that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Spare the rage
Hold back your anger
This silent stage
The current situation is void of communication
This aching fight
The ongoing struggle is causing pain
This burning right
The strong desire to do what is morally correct
This time you are brave
You have the courage now to face the challenge
This time you are safe
You are protected from harm now
This time you are mine
You belong to me
I'll take you all the way
I'll guide you through everything
Open up
Let yourself be vulnerable
It's time to let be just and warm
It's time to be kind and gentle
And love and hold
And show affection and support
Tonight you are free
You have no obligations or restrictions tonight
Tonight you are clear
Your mind is unclouded and at peace tonight
Tonight it's all been paid
You've already paid the price for everything tonight
You can go
You are free to leave
Breathe, breathe, breathe
Take deep breaths to calm yourself down
Soon you'll be waking
You'll soon become aware
Waking from this sleep
Becoming more alert and aware from a state of unconsciousness
And there's just one other trip
There's only one more journey to make
There's just one way
There's only one path to take
So lay your weapons..
Put down your guards and defenses
Where is the life we said that we would lead?
What happened to the future we envisioned?
The day we would grow wings?
The day we thought we would soar and achieve greatness?
We are off, we sail
We're setting out to start our journey
So lay your weapons down
Let go of any defenses and preparations for conflict
Find gray in black
Try to see nuances and complexities in seemingly straightforward situations
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.