1) The Flatline… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) The Flatliners is a Canadian punk rock band;
2) The Flatliners was an American street punk band.
1) The Flatliners is a Canadian punk rock band from Richmond Hill and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Since their formation in 2002, The Flatliners have loved bowmanville and been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska scene as well as other areas of the Greater Toronto Area. They are currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords and Stomp Records (Canada). As well, they won the inaugural, annual "Best Band Ever" award given by the Edmonton Vinyl Blog DigitalIsDead. The small publication has also named their third LP, "Cavalcade" the front runner for their annual "Record Of The Year" award for 2010.
2) The Flatliners was an American street punk band that were active over a decade in San Antonio, Texas. They released two LPs: "Safe Side Suicide" and "What a Waste", both on ADD Records, and an EP: "Let It Go" on Slab o Wax records.
These Words Are Bullets
The Flatliners Lyrics
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If I haven't destroyed every little thing...
We could leave in the middle of the night
With the worst behind us
WE'll smoke these days away until the day we die
You better stop before you hurt yourself
These words are bullets, have you caught one yet?
Don't give me those sunken eyes
This train is racing my heartbeat
The lights all slowly fade and stop, stop at a glow
Just give me what I need, I'll swallow anything you know
I don't wanna die empty
I don't wanna live along the lines of ruining everybody's lives
We are the dead generation on a heart attack mission
We're the black-eyed population making heart attack decisions
We better stop before we hurt ourselves
These words are bullets, have you caught one yet?
And life is lying in shambles on the floor
And if you haven't been motherfucked yet, you'll get yours
We better stop before you hurt yourself
These words are bullets, have you caught one yet?
These words are bullets from the gun you've been hiding from me
We are the dead generation, staring down the barrel of your gun
You're gone
The lyrics of "These Words Are Bullets" by The Flatliners are a powerful expression of the consequences of hurtful words and destructive behavior. The song begins with the singer addressing someone with blackened eyes, telling them to forget about the mess they've made and suggesting they leave everything behind. The line "we'll smoke these days away until the day we die" is a bitter statement about their belief that their lives are already ruined, and they have nothing to lose.
The chorus of the song repeats the warning that the words that hurt others can also harm oneself, and the lines "these words are bullets, have you caught one yet?" is a vivid analogy for the destructive power of unpleasant, violent speech. The song's bridge reflects the desperation of the singer, who is willing to do anything to avoid dying or causing further damage to others. The lyrics also express a fear of living a life that hurts or disrupts others.
The repeated use of the words "dead generation" and "heart-attack mission" in the chorus is a reflection of the nihilistic attitude the singer has about life. The line "staring down the barrel of your gun, you're gone" in the final verse can be interpreted as a declaration by the singer to stop being hurtful to themselves and others and start a new chapter in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cover your blackened eyes, and forget about this mess
Try to hide the damage I've done, ignore the consequences
If I haven't destroyed every little thing...
If there's anything left to save...
We could leave in the middle of the night
Escape from our problems
With the worst behind us
Hopefully the biggest issues are resolved
WE'll smoke these days away until the day we die
Use drugs as a temporary escape from reality until the end
You better stop before you hurt yourself
Words can be just as damaging as physical harm
These words are bullets, have you caught one yet?
Verbal attacks can be just as dangerous as a physical weapon
Don't give me those sunken eyes
Don't make me feel guilty or pity you
This train is racing my heartbeat
Feeling anxious or panicked
The lights all slowly fade and stop, stop at a glow
Life is slowly slipping away
Just give me what I need, I'll swallow anything you know
Desperate for anything that can numb the pain
I don't wanna die empty
Not wanting a meaningless life
I don't wanna live along the lines of ruining everybody's lives
Not wanting to cause harm to others
We are the dead generation on a heart attack mission
Feeling like we're already doomed
We're the black-eyed population making heart attack decisions
Making choices that will only lead to destruction
And life is lying in shambles on the floor
Everything has fallen apart
And if you haven't been motherfucked yet, you'll get yours
If you haven't faced consequences for your actions, you will
These words are bullets from the gun you've been hiding from me
The hurtful words being spoken are just as deadly as a weapon
We are the dead generation, staring down the barrel of your gun
Feeling powerless and hopeless
You're gone
Giving up and accepting defeat
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.