Latter Days
The Middle Eight Lyrics
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Left in which we can hope to depend?
Our supplies at an end,
And all the anchors that hold us are dead.
And in this dire time line,
Will we all trip off the edge?
Or like the globe we sit on,
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
I can see why,
We have suffered from time out of mind.
This dramatic descend,
Is turning into a passion in rare.
And in this dire time line,
Will we all trip off the edge?
Or like the globe we sit on,
Can we wander to no end?
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
(We're safe)
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
The song "Latter Days" by The Middle Eight discusses the state of the world in its current condition. The lyrics suggest that hope is dwindling, and the supplies we have are limited. The anchors that hold us, or the things that keep us grounded and stable, are dead, possibly symbolizing a loss of tradition and values that provide stability. The dire timeline of the world begs the question of whether we will fall apart or continue to exist like the globe we sit on, aimlessly drifting. The repeated phrase "latter days" implies that we are living in the end times, or that the state of the world is reaching a climax.
The lyrics suggest that the struggles of the world are nothing new and that suffering is something that has plagued humans throughout history. The descent into chaos, however, is taking on a new form of passion, emphasizing that the world is spiraling out of control. Despite the chaos, there is still hope that we can remain safe and survive.
Line by Line Meaning
What do we have,
What resources or support system do we still have?
Left in which we can hope to depend?
What can we rely on going forward?
Our supplies at an end,
We have run out of necessary resources.
And all the anchors that hold us are dead.
Our support system has failed us and we feel lost.
And in this dire time line,
During this critical moment,
Will we all trip off the edge?
Will we fall into chaos and despair?
Or like the globe we sit on,
Can we still move forward and explore?
Can we wander to no end?
Is there still hope and possibility for the future?
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
This is the current state of our times.
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
No amount of chaos or distraction will solve our problems.
I can see why,
I understand why,
We have suffered from time out of mind.
We have experienced long-term suffering.
This dramatic descend,
This steep decline,
Is turning into a passion in rare.
It's becoming a unique and deeply felt experience.
(We're safe)
Despite everything, we're okay for now.
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
This state of affair continues.
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
We can't distract ourselves from the reality of our situation.
Oh, latter days, latter days, latter days, latter days,
Our times continue to be difficult.
No, ain't shit craze, can't help to replace.
We can't ignore our problems and replace them with distractions.
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Jaryn Freeze
Why'd this song never get a lot of attention :( it's so good!
Jacob Wylie
I can actually see this song going huge. Great music. Love it <3
MattWilliamson83
Very cool video - reminiscent of the good ol' days of music video making.
Gigi Noriega
Holy shit! Just looked up Snow Patrol and you guys popped up. Awesome.Absolutely love this! Great sound!
Daphene Morris
Like the early days? When I was a kid, this was cutting edge! Early days just revolved around the band over and over. This is basic claymation.
MattWilliamson83
I really meant back in the good ol' days when MTV played cool music videos and songs that didn't blow. This song clearly doesn't blow, and the video is cool in a "wtf just happened?" kind of way.
Steve Girard
This music video is very good. The animation is better than yours. The animator who made this reminds me of Martin Luther King or Zeus bc of how good it is. I really like sushi, especially ebi which is the shrimp on rice. I love how sticky and warm it tastes. If this video was sushi, it would be ebi, that's my opinion.
Aracne Kefren Reatum
I love your Music is so Good i love the Video Good future !!!!!!! Thanks for music like this Thanks The Middle Eight
David Jensen
I like it.
for me it shows how we have been reduced to amoeba by surveillance and the war on terror,, also the digital capture of everything physical... this what man has perhaps become...we are interesting to each other but we are now different species. I like it very much.
Mark Johnson
wat a kick ass video!!~ how have i not seen this before?~!