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Still Life Lyrics


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This sky is green, this grass is blue. I'll paint this picture and give it all to you. When I'm here I feel so free, it's cold out there. Why can't you believe? It's true, so true. My words fall down. It's true, I need you. Looking past what I believe. Break this silence it brought me to my knees. I'll break past what I've been shown. Now I see that I've finally found a home. Shining star from yesterday fell to the ground, faded away. Look to the sky to understand. I've got my grip, but I've lost my hand. It's true. Take a look inside, I can see what's real. Let loose my pride. Open up my world. In this place of peace, I can understand. Will you look at me, will you take my




Overall Meaning

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The song Truth by Still Life is a profound and introspective work that explores themes such as the search for meaning, the struggle to break free from societal conditioning, and the need for human connection. The opening lines of the song "This sky is green, this grass is blue. I'll paint this picture and give it all to you" immediately set the tone for the rest of the piece, inviting the listener to question their own perceptions of reality and acknowledging the power of art in putting forth a new perspective. The second verse speaks to the notion of feeling trapped in one's own mind, and the longing to connect with others despite the obstacles that may stand in the way. Finally, the chorus brings together these various themes, declaring the truth of one's feelings while simultaneously acknowledging the fear that comes with vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

This sky is green, this grass is blue. I'll paint this picture and give it all to you.
I see the world in a different way than most others do, and I want to share that perspective with you through my art.


When I'm here I feel so free, it's cold out there. Why can't you believe?
I feel most comfortable expressing myself through my art, but others don't always understand or accept it.


It's true, so true. My words fall down.
I speak my truth, but it often goes unheard or dismissed by others.


It's true, I need you. Looking past what I believe.
Despite my independent spirit, I crave validation and support from those close to me, even if they don't necessarily agree with my beliefs or perspective.


Break this silence it brought me to my knees. I'll break past what I've been shown.
The lack of understanding and acceptance I've experienced from others has been emotionally painful and limiting, but I am determined to break free from those constraints.


Now I see that I've finally found a home. Shining star from yesterday fell to the ground, faded away.
Through my struggles and growth, I've found a sense of belonging and purpose. However, I also recognize that certain people or things that once seemed significant have lost their value or disappeared from my life.


Look to the sky to understand. I've got my grip, but I've lost my hand. It's true.
I've gained a clearer and broader perspective on life, but I've also experienced setbacks and losses that have challenged my resolve to keep moving forward.


Take a look inside, I can see what's real. Let loose my pride. Open up my world.
I've learned to trust my own intuition and sense of truth, and I'm willing to be vulnerable and authentic in order to broaden my experiences and connections with others.


In this place of peace, I can understand. Will you look at me, will you take my hand?
When I am able to be true to myself and feel a sense of inner peace, I become more receptive to emotional and physical connections with others, and I hope that someone will be willing to support and accompany me on my journey.




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Blitz Krieg

This sky is green,
Grass is blue.
Paint this picture
Give it all to you.
When I'm here
Feel so free,
It's cold out there.
Why can't you believe?

It's true, so true.
My words fall down.
It's true, so true
I need...
I need you.

Looking past what I see.
Break this silence,
It brought me to my knees.
I'll break past what I've been shown.
Now I see that I've finally found a home.

Shining star from yesterday.
Fell to the ground, faded away.
Look to the sky to understand.
I've got my grip, but I...
I've lost my hand.

It's true, So true
My words fall down
It's true. So true
I need...
I need you

Take a look inside,
Now you see what's real.
Let loose my pride.
Open up my world.
In this place of peace,
I can understand.
Will you look at me,
Will you take my hand?

Grass is green
Sky is blue
Paint this picture,
Give it all to you
When I'm here,
Feel so free
It's cold out there,
why can't you believe it

Shining star from yesterday
Fell to the ground, faded away
Look to the sky, to understand
I've got my grip, but I...
I've lost my hand.



All comments from YouTube:

Jeremy Price

These guys were my friends, from my hometown, Simi Valley. Used to see them play in garages with Pawn, Jigsaw and other local awesomeness, going to parties together and all the good shit. I thought they were the best at the time, still do. Sunrise/Sunset still my favorite, love Dave's bass!
Thanks for posting!

Justice Constantine

One of my favorite bands as a teenager. Thank you for posting this. Justice Constantine

Blitz Krieg

This sky is green,
Grass is blue.
Paint this picture
Give it all to you.
When I'm here
Feel so free,
It's cold out there.
Why can't you believe?

It's true, so true.
My words fall down.
It's true, so true
I need...
I need you.

Looking past what I see.
Break this silence,
It brought me to my knees.
I'll break past what I've been shown.
Now I see that I've finally found a home.

Shining star from yesterday.
Fell to the ground, faded away.
Look to the sky to understand.
I've got my grip, but I...
I've lost my hand.

It's true, So true
My words fall down
It's true. So true
I need...
I need you

Take a look inside,
Now you see what's real.
Let loose my pride.
Open up my world.
In this place of peace,
I can understand.
Will you look at me,
Will you take my hand?

Grass is green
Sky is blue
Paint this picture,
Give it all to you
When I'm here,
Feel so free
It's cold out there,
why can't you believe it

Shining star from yesterday
Fell to the ground, faded away
Look to the sky, to understand
I've got my grip, but I...
I've lost my hand.

Syahaz

What a tune! 🖤🖤🖤

Sgt Pepper

This song is..... fantastic ! <3 love it

Brian Bravo

brings me to a memory that never existed ♡ almost like I co existed with the screamo pioneers. nostalgic as fuck

Bel Vermillion

Those times when music speaks of truth.

rumo

This album was voted hardcore album of the year by Profane Existence, which to me was a big deal, since at the time we had bands like Dystopia, Aus Rotten, dropdead, etc at the front of the anarcho-hc scene that PE represented.
Still Life means more to me than most music, and they continue to inspire me. Maybe it's punk as fuck to express our emotions instead of hide from them. To be at peace with the darkness and uplift the love we feel for others.
Doesn't the machine of capitalism want us all divided and hating each other? Fuck that.

Brandon Chilian

Too bad this band never took off. Another underground gem though. :)

tenson95

The favorite band of your favorite band.

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