Lazarus
The Devlins Lyrics
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Feel the pain
Feel the blood rush through your veins
We set it up, so it's not right
When all I need is, free tonight, tonight
So live the life you want, 'cause you won't make a sound, when you're in the ground
And Lazarus is still walking...
The rain came down
Flooded your place
As two sound systems, were thumping bass
It's all around, it's in yourself
So don't leave wonder to someone else
So live the life you want, 'cause you won't make a sound, when you're in the ground
And Lazarus is still walking...
It's all worked out, you can't change that
Mercury's perfect in it's ascent
When I was down, you came around and made it alright and made it alright
You made it alright
So love the one you've found, it can't be that hard
Turning it around, making a new start
And live the life you want, 'cause you won't make a sound, when you're in the ground
And Lazarus is still walking...
And Lazarus is still walking...
The Devlins's song "Lazarus" is a song about living life to the fullest because time is short and unpredictable. The lyrics portray the importance of feeling love, pain, and the blood rushing through your veins. The song encourages listeners to live their own lives and not let others dictate their choices. The line "so live the life you want, 'cause you won't make a sound, when you're in the ground" highlights the idea that once you die, you cannot speak or change anything, so make the best of the time you have.
The song's title references the biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. The song uses the idea of Lazarus walking again to symbolize the idea that life can be renewed and should not be taken for granted. The rain and flooding mentioned in the lyrics could represent the hardships that people face in life, but the song suggests that despite these challenges, it's important to find happiness and make life what you want it to be. The song culminates in the line "And Lazarus is still walking..." reminding the listener that life goes on, despite the challenges that one may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the love
Experience the positive emotions that come from affection and connection with others.
Feel the pain
Experience the negative emotions that come from difficult and trying times.
Feel the blood rush through your veins
Experience the intensity and vitality of life coursing through your body.
We set it up, so it's not right
We have created a situation that is unfair or unjust in some way.
When all I need is, free tonight, tonight
All I want is to be unencumbered and free to enjoy this moment.
So live the life you want, 'cause you won't make a sound, when you're in the ground
Live your life authentically and on your own terms, because when you die, it won't matter what anyone else thinks.
And Lazarus is still walking...
Despite the struggles and hardships of life, we keep moving forward and finding a way to persevere.
The rain came down
Life can be difficult and trying at times, like torrential rain that floods everything.
Flooded your place
The trials and tribulations of life can sometimes feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
As two sound systems, were thumping bass
Even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there can still be beauty and harmony.
It's all around, it's in yourself
The beauty and harmony that exists in the world around us is also within ourselves.
So don't leave wonder to someone else
Don't rely on others to show you the beauty and wonder of life, seek it out for yourself.
It's all worked out, you can't change that
The past is the past and cannot be changed, so we must accept what has happened and move forward.
Mercury's perfect in it's ascent
The natural world operates according to its own laws and is perfect in its own way.
When I was down, you came around and made it alright and made it alright
When I was struggling, you were there for me and helped me get through it.
So love the one you've found, it can't be that hard
Cherish the people in your life who love and support you, and don't take them for granted.
Turning it around, making a new start
No matter how bad things may seem, there is always the possibility for a fresh start and a better future.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.