Avalanche
The F-16's Lyrics
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Would you prefer a metaphor to make you feel less angry?
You let them know that you just cried, those runny eyes you can just not hide.
Revelation of the dark side of your mind.
An avalanche an avalanche has taken your place.
Could I see your face?
We could start right in the afternoon, bitter sugars and over groomed.
And we try to paint the ceiling but my walls are falling down,
My heart feels like its beating but my body's out of town!
An avalanche an avalanche has taken your place.
Could I see your face?
We could start right in the afternoon, bitter sugars and over groomed.
Revelation of the dark side of the moon
And we try to paint the ceiling but my walls are falling down,
My heart feels like its beating but my body's out of town.
The F-16's song "Avalanche" presents a dark and mysterious atmosphere, where the lyrics seem to be referring to an emotional turmoil inside someone's mind. The title "Avalanche" is used as a metaphor to describe this emotional turmoil that is about to overtake the person. The first stanza states, "An avalanche an avalanche is coming your way, would you prefer a metaphor to make you feel less angry?" This suggests that the person is aware that something is brewing and must brace themselves for the impact.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics shift from the idea of an upcoming avalanche to the after-effects it has had on the person. The second stanza states, "An avalanche an avalanche has taken your place, could I see your face? We could start right in the afternoon, bitter sugars and over groomed. Revelation of the dark side of the moon." This stanza portrays a sense of disconnection from the individual, as if they have left their physical or mental state and experienced a shift in their personality. The lyrics suggest that the person is not displaying their true self, as they are more groomed and polished than usual.
The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, "And we try to paint the ceiling, but my walls are falling down, my heart feels like it's beating but my body's out of town." This stanza further portrays the confusion in the individual's mind, as if they are trying to maintain composure while their world is falling apart around them. Overall, "Avalanche" by The F-16's is a powerful and emotive song that depicts the complexities of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
An avalanche an avalanche is coming your way,
You're about to face a cataclysmic event.
Would you prefer a metaphor to make you feel less angry?
Is there a way I can sugarcoat this to make it easier for you to handle?
You let them know that you just cried, those runny eyes you can just not hide.
You revealed your vulnerable emotions to someone else.
Revelation of the dark side of your mind.
You exposed a facet of yourself that you normally keep hidden.
An avalanche an avalanche has taken your place.
You've been replaced by something overwhelming.
Could I see your face?
Can I see your expression as you experience this upheaval?
We could start right in the afternoon, bitter sugars and over groomed.
We could begin anew with a mix of conflicting, highly-crafted elements.
Revelation of the dark side of the moon
A disclosure of something mysterious and hidden that few have seen before.
And we try to paint the ceiling but my walls are falling down,
We're struggling to beautify some aspect of our lives while everything else is crumbling around us.
My heart feels like its beating but my body's out of town!
I feel emotionally alive, but physically distant or absent from my surroundings.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.