Discography:
• In the Light of the Sun (1993)
• Let It Blast (1998)
• Punk Rock and Soul (1999)
• Grand Fury (2000)
• The Red, White and Black (2004)
• Have A Little Faith (2006)
• Hard Sweet and Sticky (2008)
• Black Lightning (2010)
• Covers [EP] (2016)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.1 (2017)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.2 (2018)
Lost Disciples
The BellRays Lyrics
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Surrounded by space
Angels of legends
Have taken our place
We had deliverance
The moment passed
These lost disciples
We shout a hymn
To the earth and the birds
To the lost disciples
Who don't know the words
Strange collision
Of heaven and hell
A bastard vision
We know too well
Our emotions
Are all second hand
Belong to an ocean
Misplaced in the sand
We are nowhere at last
The BellRays's song Lost Disciples is a powerful portrayal of the human condition of being lost and disconnected from the world. The opening lines set the tone of the entire song, as the singer sings, "Here we are nowhere, surrounded by space." The lyrics hint that the singer feels directionless, with no sense of purpose, and isolated from everything around them. The imagery of "angels of legends/ have taken our place" suggests that humanity has lost its way and is now being replaced by something else.
The chorus of the song reveals a sense of hope and purpose that the lost disciples have found. The singer sings, "We shout a hymn to the earth and the birds/ To the lost disciples who don't know the words." These lines imply that while the lost disciples may be disoriented or disconnected, they still have a connection to the living world, and they sing to it as a reminder of their place within it. The song ends with a commentary on the human condition, as the singer says, "We are nowhere at last," underscoring the sense of aimlessness that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are nowhere
We feel lost and aimless, unsure of our purpose or destination
Surrounded by space
We feel isolated and detached from the world and others around us
Angels of legends
We yearn for figures of inspiration or guidance who seem unattainable or mythical
Have taken our place
We feel displaced or usurped by those we admire or look up to
We had deliverance
We once had a way out or a solution to our problems
The moment passed
We missed our opportunity and are now left with regret
These lost disciples
We are wandering aimlessly, searching for direction or purpose
Are leading at last
But now we are taking control of our lives and forging our own path
We shout a hymn
We express ourselves and our beliefs loudly and proudly
To the earth and the birds
We share our message with all living beings, regardless of their species or status
To the lost disciples
We reach out to others who are also searching or struggling
Who don't know the words
But some may not be able to understand or relate to our message
Strange collision
We experience conflicting or contrasting elements in our lives or worldview
Of heaven and hell
We struggle with opposing forces of good and evil, morality and temptation
A bastard vision
Our perspective or goals may seem unconventional or inappropriate to others
We know too well
But we are aware of and accept the consequences of our choices and beliefs
Our emotions
Our feelings and thoughts
Are all second hand
But sometimes they are influenced by others or seem less authentic due to external factors
Belong to an ocean
Our emotions are part of a larger, interconnected system of feelings and experiences
Misplaced in the sand
But they may not be recognized or valued as much as they should be in the chaos of life
We are nowhere at last
Ultimately, we realize that our journey may not have a specific destination or endpoint, but it is still worth pursuing and enjoying
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Written by: TONY BRAMEL
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