Today
Stars Hide Fire Lyrics
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There's intermission in the sound.
It's fading out.
It breaks down.
It starts back up.
This transmission's been shorting out, been shorting out.
Today, I stand here in front of you.
And this system keeps ears on lockdown.
Keeps them unconscious to the sound:
a deafening drown.
It breaks up.
It falls apart.
This engine stops to idle out.
Been dying out.
Today, I stand here in front of you.
Save me from making mistakes I can't help but make.
And these days have fallen out
of sequences that freqencies mute out.
This signal's going nowhere.
It's falling apart.
This broadcast
is sent to
all those
who accept its fateful sound.
Today, I stand here in front of you.
Save me from making mistakes I can't help but make.
And these days have fallen out
of sequences that freqencies mute out.
Did I fade you out?
Did I fade you out?
Did I fade you out?
Did I fade you out?
This system's failing.
I'm on overload.
And these days are numbered with feedback reigning sounds.
It's falling apart.
This signal's heading nowhere fast.
There's intermission in the sound.
It's fading in.
It's fading out.
It breaks down.
It starts back up.
This signal's heading nowhere fast.
There's intermission in the sound.
It's fading in.
It's fading out.
It breaks down.
It starts back up.
The lyrics to Stars Hide Fire's song "Today" convey a sense of confusion and disorientation within a failing communication system. The repetition of phrases like "this signal's heading nowhere fast" and "it's fading out, it breaks down" evoke a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of technological breakdown. Amidst all of this uncertainty, the singer seems to be reaching out for help, pleading with someone to "save me from making mistakes I can't help but make." The lyric "today, I stand here in front of you" suggests a face-to-face encounter with the listener, in which the singer is hoping to find some kind of guidance or solace.
The song also touches on themes of censorship and control. The line "this system keeps ears on lockdown" suggests that the communication breakdown is not entirely accidental, and that there may be forces at work that are intentionally muffling certain frequencies. The phrase "sequences that frequencies mute out" adds to this sense of deliberate manipulation. Through it all, the singer remains determined to keep pushing forward, even as the system falls apart around them.
Line by Line Meaning
This signal's heading nowhere fast.
The message being conveyed is not reaching its destination in a timely manner.
There's intermission in the sound.
The communication is being interrupted by delays or gaps in the sound.
It's fading out.
The transmission is losing strength or clarity.
It breaks down.
The communication fails to work correctly and stops functioning.
It starts back up.
The transmission begins again, but it may not be successful.
This transmission's been shorting out, been shorting out.
The message is being disrupted by a problem with the transmission.
Today, I stand here in front of you.
The singer is addressing the listener directly, emphasizing the importance of their statement.
Save me from making mistakes I can't help but make.
The artist is pleading for help to avoid making inevitable mistakes.
And this system keeps ears on lockdown.
The communication network is a restrictive, controlling system that limits access or awareness.
Keeps them unconscious to the sound: a deafening drown.
The system causes people to be unaware of or indifferent to important messages or events.
It breaks up.
The communication is interrupted by glitches or malfunctions.
It falls apart.
The communication disintegrates at some point, making it ineffective or meaningless.
This engine stops to idle out.
The system slows down and eventually comes to a standstill.
Been dying out.
The communication is deteriorating and losing its effectiveness over time.
And these days have fallen out of sequences that frequencies mute out.
Many events are happening in disorderly or random fashion that is difficult to follow or comprehend.
This broadcast is sent to all those who accept its fateful sound.
The communication is intended for those who are willing to acknowledge its impact and consequences.
Did I fade you out?
The artist is asking if their message was lost or ignored by the listener because of a distraction or interference.
This system's failing.
The communication infrastructure is faltering and becoming unreliable.
I'm on overload.
The singer is overwhelmed by the volume or complexity of information, which is affecting their ability to process or respond to it.
And these days are numbered with feedback reigning sounds.
The period of time is marked by a constant, unpleasant noise or interference that makes it difficult to listen or focus.
It's falling apart.
The communication is disintegrating and losing its meaning and value.
Contributed by Anna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lunataina1
love this song still... good music, good tone and rythm change, not like the mess we hear these days!
dextrosien
I definitely miss this band. Amazing songs and this video was pretty cool. Thanks for posting it.
Anna Parra
Was reading Macbeth Quotes and ran across, “stars hide your fires,” and was like wait that’s a band 🥰 fuck this song is so good 🤍
MuthaFknZeus
Man, I remember buying their shirt in High School along with their EP with the original singer. They we're gonna be good. At least their music is still around.
denzot MSC
Hi its 2019 now still throwing back the good ol days 😁
Broken Boy
best band ever <3
L
this used to be my favorite song
paparams
i love starshidefire. am a fan from philippines. rock on
emojens
that girl is freakin gorgeous... this is such a good song, shame they stopped....
Brandon Previte
Miss the good ol days!