Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
The Lion War
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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Hours spent sustained, is time spent in vain.
The sonnace sent out, sometimes, more pacifying than words will ever be.
Distractions so far away from here. Concentrated, but not complaining by any means. Lost and out of mind, but still in my sights.
This is one part of me that I'll never be able to set free. Set me free
"The Lion War" is a song by The Ghost Inside that deals with the struggle of mental block and feeling lost. The lyrics describe the frustration that comes with trying to come up with something meaningful or important, but the mind remains blank. The singer hopes that this time he will be able to break through and achieve something more significant than he has in the past.
The line "Hours spent sustained, is time spent in vain" reflects the pressure society puts on individuals to always be productive and efficient. In reality, sometimes we need to take a step back and take a break to recharge and refocus. The following lines, "The sonnace sent out, sometimes, more pacifying than words will ever be," suggest that sometimes listening to music or other forms of art can have a more soothing effect than spoken or written words.
The singer mentions being "lost and out of mind," but still keeping their goals in sight. This is a common experience when feeling overwhelmed - the mind can feel scattered and unfocused, but there is still a desire to stay on the right track. The final line, "This is one part of me that I'll never be able to set free. Set me free," suggests that the struggle with mental block may be a recurring theme in the singer's life, and they just want to be able to break free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking but nothing's coming to mind. Hopefully, I get further than I did those times before.
Despite spending significant time in thought, I am yet to arrive at any useful conclusions. I hope to gain more insight than I have in previous attempts.
Hours spent sustained, is time spent in vain.
Time spent in a state of perpetual dissatisfaction is ultimately a waste.
The sonnace sent out, sometimes, more pacifying than words will ever be.
Solace can come in nonverbal forms that are more soothing than language could ever hope to achieve.
Distractions so far away from here. Concentrated, but not complaining by any means. Lost and out of mind, but still in my sights.
Although I am focused, I am surrounded by disturbances that draw my attention away. I remain determined despite feeling mentally adrift.
I've been thinking but nothings coming to mind. Hopefully, I get further than I did those times before.
My mind continues to be unproductive despite my efforts. I have faith that it will lead me further than it has in the past.
This is one part of me that I'll never be able to set free. Set me free
There is a facet of myself that I will never be able to let go of, despite my desire to do so. I long to be liberated from this constraint.
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.