Shattered
The Age of Information Lyrics

Yesterday I died, tomorrow's bleeding.
The singer feels like they have already died because they are so consumed by their worries and fears about the future. They are asking the listener to offer their light and positivity to help them through this darkness.

Fall into your sunlight.
The listener is being asked to help the singer find a positive outlook, represented as 'sunlight', and to surround them with that positivity.

The future's open wide, beyond believing.
The future is a vast, unknown place that is difficult to even fathom. It's beyond what the singer can imagine, both good and bad.

To know why, hope dies.
When we try to understand the bad things that happen in life, it can feel like hope is lost. It's hard to find a reason for tragedy.

Losing what was found, a world so hollow.
When we lose something we thought was secure, the whole world can feel empty and meaningless. The artist is feeling lost and alone.

Suspended in a compromise, yeah.
The singer is stuck in a difficult situation and having to compromise to make things work. They are just going through the motions without any real joy or satisfaction.

The silence of this sound, is soon to follow.
The singer is predicting that things will soon become even more difficult and quiet. They can feel the darkness closing in.

Somehow, sundown.
The symbol of the sun setting represents the end of a day and a time of struggle. The artist is looking for relief and hoping that things will get better soon.

And finding answers.
The artist is searching for answers to their problems and struggles. They want to find a way to make things better.

Is forgetting all of the questions we called home.
Sometimes, the answers are hard to find and it feels like we've lost our way. The artist is saying that the questions they used to be so sure about no longer seem to matter.

Passing the graves of the unknown.
The singer is using the metaphor of passing by graves to show that they are in a dark and unknown place. They don't know what the future will bring.

As reason clouds my eyes, with splendor fading.
As the artist tries to make sense of what's happening, it's becoming harder to see the bright spots. Their optimism is slowly fading as they struggle to find answers.

Illusions of the sunlight.
The singer is realizing that maybe the positive outlook they had before was just an illusion, and things are actually much worse than they seemed.

And a reflection of a lie, will keep me waiting.
The singer is realizing that they've been holding onto false hope or expectations, and it's just making things harder. They are waiting for things to get better, but they know deep down that they won't unless they take action.

With love gone, for so long.
The singer is feeling abandoned and alone, and they haven't felt love or companionship for a long time. They need someone to help them through this difficult period.

And this day's ending.
The end of the day symbolizes the end of a period of struggle. The artist is holding out hope that a new day will bring new opportunities and hope.

Is the proof of time killing, all the faith I know.
As time passes and things don't get better, the artist's faith in themselves and the world is being eroded. They are losing their ability to believe that things can change and improve.

Knowing that faith, is all I hold.
Despite everything, the singer is holding onto the belief that things can get better. They know that faith is what's going to get them through this tough time.

And I've lost who I am, and I can't understand.
The singer is feeling lost and confused, like they don't even know who they are anymore. They can't wrap their head around what's happening to them.

Why my heart is so broken, rejecting your love.
The artist is struggling to accept love and kindness from others. They feel like their heart is too broken to let others in, and they don't understand why.

Without, love gone wrong, lifeless words carry on.
Without love and support, everything feels empty and meaningless. The artist's words don't hold any weight or value without the positive influence of others in their life.

But I know, all I know, is that the end's beginning.
Despite everything, the artist knows that there is hope and renewal coming. The ending of one difficult period is the beginning of a new one that could be better.

Who I am from the start, take me home to my heart.
The singer is asking to return to their true self and to be surrounded by the love and support that will help them navigate this difficult time. They want to be taken back to their core identity and values.

Let me go and I will run, I will not be silent.
The artist is ready to let go of their worries and fears, and to move forward with courage and determination. They won't be silent or give up in the face of adversity.

All this time spent in vain, wasted years, wasted gain.
The singer is reflecting on the time they've spent struggling and realizing that it feels like it's been for nothing. They haven't gained anything from the struggle, just wasted time.

All is lost, hope remains, and this war's not over.
The singer knows that things are difficult and they've lost a lot, but they still hold onto hope that things can get better. They see their struggle as a war that they are still fighting, and they are not willing to give up.

There's a light, there's the sun, taking all shattered ones.
There is always light and positivity to be found, even in the darkest of times. The singer is asking the listener to help them find that light and to help others who are also struggling.

To the place we belong, and his love will conquer all.) [x2]
Ultimately, the artist believes that we all belong to each other and that love is the answer to all of life's struggles. They are calling on the listener to help create a world where love and kindness conquer all.