Ransom
Son Lux Lyrics


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What wish will ransom me?
Unbury violently
All innocents, all innocents?
Lanterns illumine me
Burning the memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent
What rage will usher me?
Swallow the enemy
Buy innocence, buy innocence
Lanterns illumine me
Incense from memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

Or is the long war won?
The army in me gone
Overrun?

To heal this violent son
A breath from one last lung
Overcomes

Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
The lantern tongues!

And I will hear the song in every heart at once
The roaring drums

The harlot and the priest, the prophet and the thief
Up from their knees





In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Light up at once

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Son Lux's song Ransom are centered around the themes of redemption, salvation, and forgiveness. The lyricist is questioning what will ransom them from their present state, asking which wish will unbury and violently free all the innocents, and which rage will swallow all their enemies, allowing them to buy back their innocence. The lanterns that illuminate the singer are burning with memory, with incense rising from them, calling for all the innocent to rise up. These lyrics are intense and convey a sense of urgency for the singer to be saved and redeemed.


Son Lux's lyrics are more than just words that sound good, they have a deeper meaning behind them. To interpret them, it is essential to look beyond the lyrics to the underlying emotions and themes. The lyrics are an invitation to look beyond the surface, to seek meaning in every word and to appreciate the ability of the artist to express profound emotions through music. The repetition of the phrase "rise innocent, rise innocent" emphasizes the desire for redemption and serves as a call to action to all those who have lost their way.


Line by Line Meaning

What wish will ransom me?
What do I need to do to find redemption?


Unbury violently
To dig up old wounds with force


All innocents, all innocents?
All people who have been wronged?


Lanterns illumine me
Bringing light to the dark


Burning the memory
Destroying the past


Rise innocent, rise innocent
Letting go of innocence lost


What rage will usher me?
What will it take to control my anger?


Swallow the enemy
To conquer my foes


Buy innocence, buy innocence
To regain something that was lost


Incense from memory
A fragrance that reminds of the past


Or is the long war won?
Is victory finally here?


The army in me gone
To become at peace with oneself


Overrun?
Has the conqueror been conquered?


To heal this violent son
To find inner peace


A breath from one last lung
A final attempt


Overcomes
Overcoming obstacles


Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
Everyone speaking up at once


The lantern tongues!
Shedding light on truth and justice


And I will hear the song in every heart at once
Unity of thought and voice


The roaring drums
A call to action


The harlot and the priest, the prophet and the thief
A juxtaposition of societal roles


Up from their knees
To stand up and take action


In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Each individual illuminating truth


Light up at once
Together and unified




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@shawnaloo2652

Lyrics:
What wish will ransom me
Unbury violently
All innocents, all innocents
Lanterns illumine me
Burning the memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

What rage will usher me
Swallow the enemy
Buy innocence, buy innocence
Lanterns illumine me
Incense from memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

Or is the long war won
The army in me gone
Overrun
To heal this violent son
A breath from one last lung
Overcomes

Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
The lantern tongues
Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
The lantern tongues
And I will hear the song in every heart at once
The roaring drums
The harlot and the priest, the prophet and the thief
Up from their knees
In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Light up at once
In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Light up at once

What wish will ransom me
Unbury violently
All innocents, all innocents
Lanterns illumine me
Burning the memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

What rage will usher me
Swallow the enemy
Buy innocence, buy innocence
Lanterns illumine me
Incense from memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent



All comments from YouTube:

@Tamflakes

I love how unexpected their videos always end up being - there's always something that makes them feel profound, real. In this one, there's always two sides to everything.

@reneel7877

Same hat!

@shawnaloo2652

Lyrics:
What wish will ransom me
Unbury violently
All innocents, all innocents
Lanterns illumine me
Burning the memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

What rage will usher me
Swallow the enemy
Buy innocence, buy innocence
Lanterns illumine me
Incense from memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

Or is the long war won
The army in me gone
Overrun
To heal this violent son
A breath from one last lung
Overcomes

Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
The lantern tongues
Pull out the song from every open mouth at once
The lantern tongues
And I will hear the song in every heart at once
The roaring drums
The harlot and the priest, the prophet and the thief
Up from their knees
In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Light up at once
In all their open mouths I see the lantern tongues
Light up at once

What wish will ransom me
Unbury violently
All innocents, all innocents
Lanterns illumine me
Burning the memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

What rage will usher me
Swallow the enemy
Buy innocence, buy innocence
Lanterns illumine me
Incense from memory
Rise innocent, rise innocent

@metavore7790

This music video is such masterful storytelling. It's so minimal, and every frame matters, but it's also a thoroughly gripping emotional experience. I can't listen to this song without thinking about this battle against the ghosts of trauma. And the song was already great!

@iamwinklebottom

I love that there's a strong dramatic climax in every song

@sarahrnrs9995

Your music is one of the only things that make me feel something

@Gapbrick

Powerful track, powerful music video. Amazing!

@Retly_Ai

I’m honestly shocked this music video doesn’t have millions of views already. This is a hidden gem.

@nunbeam

I really can't think of another group/artist I miss more between releases, god damn

@reneel7877

This hits home.
Found my motivation today to get back up and resume strength training.

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