Straight Up
The Amity Affliction Lyrics
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Just take a look around, look what you're leaving behind
Get rid of the glare fused with lightning strikes, it burns me alive
Fold your arms, like sedatives and bleed it out
Not with your suicide, but with a dream
We'll all sing
We'll all hail the end
High hopes will burn that rope and bend the blade, just remember..
That broken chairs aren't vessels for escape
They're just reminders of what we waste
And all this talk of dying...take a look around
We all feel, like dying, sometimes
But the, courage to go on, to keep living
Is the more admirable choice
High hopes will burn that rope and bend the blade, just remember
That broken chairs aren't vessels for escape
They're just reminders of what we waste
All all is talk of dying, is..just getting old...
Straight up
We are here
To give you, the chance
To turn your, broken hearts
Into smiles again
The Amity Affliction's song Straight Up is a powerful and emotional commentary on the struggle to find hope and meaning in life despite the darkness and pain that surrounds us. The opening lines ask the listener to take a close look at their surroundings, at the things they are leaving behind. The imagery of the "glare fused with lightning strikes" perfectly captures the sense of overwhelming pressure and anxiety that can come from living in a fast-paced, high-stakes world. The singer then encourages the listener to "fold your arms" and bleed out their pain, not through suicide, but through a dream - a vision of hope that will unite us all.
Throughout the song, the message is clear: life is hard, but we must persevere. The line "high hopes will burn that rope and bend the blade" is a testament to the power of faith and determination, while the refrain "we'll all hail the end" reminds us that ultimately, we are all in this together. The second verse is perhaps the most poignant: "All this talk of dying...take a look around, we all feel like dying sometimes, but the courage to go on, to keep living, is the more admirable choice." This is a message that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever struggled with depression or thoughts of suicide - and it's a message of hope that can inspire us all to keep going, even in the darkest of times.
Overall, Straight Up is a powerful, emotional, and deeply personal song that explores the universal human struggle to find hope and meaning in a world that can sometimes seem dark and hopeless. Its message of resilience, courage, and perseverance is one that everyone can relate to - and one that we would all do well to remember as we navigate the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just take a look around, look what you're leaving behind
Reflect on your past and see all the things and people you left behind in your quest to succeed or change.
Get rid of the glare fused with lightning strikes, it burns me alive
Remove anything or anyone that has hurt or burned you in the past like the glare fused with lightning strikes.
Fold your arms, like sedatives and bleed it out
Embrace yourself and let out all the emotions that you have been keeping inside like sedatives.
Not with your suicide, but with a dream
Don't give up on life yet, instead, have a dream and cling to it as a reason to keep living.
We'll all sing
Together, we will all enjoy the fruits of our labor and accomplishments.
We'll all hail the end
We will all be proud of each other for what we have achieved at the end of the day.
High hopes will burn that rope and bend the blade, just remember..
Having high hopes and perseverance will break barriers and create a path to success. It is important to always remember this.
That broken chairs aren't vessels for escape
Everything we run away from is not always the solution to our problems. We need to face our issues rather than escaping from them.
They're just reminders of what we waste
Things that break down are a reminder of what we have wasted in terms of time, money or effort.
And all this talk of dying...take a look around
Dying is a topic that we all think about at some point, but it is not the only solution to our problems. Look around and see the beauty that life has to offer and how much we still have to live for.
We all feel, like dying, sometimes
It is a natural human response to feel overwhelmed and at times wish for it all to end.
But the, courage to go on, to keep living
The true definition of having courage is having the strength to keep going even when things get tough, without giving up.
Is the more admirable choice
Having the strength and bravery to push on is always worth the risk, and an action that people respect.
We are here
The singer wants the listener to realize that they are important and that they have a role to play in the world.
To give you, the chance
The opportunity is there for the taking but the person must be willing to take it.
To turn your, broken hearts
Everyone has experienced heartbreak and the artist wants the listener to know that it can be mended and made whole again.
Into smiles again
The goal is to be happy again and leave behind the pain that was once felt.
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