Noah's Ark
The Young Heretics Lyrics
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Binary against the squall
And in it's wake
Good men will fall
And finally we can move on
We have so much to answer for
We asked for help to start this war
Can we forgive
The things we've done
Take our things
And move along
Safe and sound
Can we abstain
From looking to that ark again
And at our end
We find ourselves
No closer to heaven
No closer to hell
Can we forgive
The things we've done
Take our things
And move along
The opening line "Noah's ark can't save us all" is a reference to the biblical story of Noah's Ark, where Noah built an ark to save himself and his family along with two of every species of animals from a great flood. The following line "Binary against the squall" suggests that the world is divided into two opposing forces, perhaps good vs evil, and that these forces are battling against each other amidst chaos ("squall"). The next line "And in its wake, good men will fall" implies that even though the world may be divided, innocent people will still suffer the consequences of the conflict.
The lyrics then shift to an introspective tone, with the singer asking if humanity can forgive themselves for starting wars and causing destruction. The line "We have so much to answer for, we asked for help to start this war" suggests that humans may have been the ones who initiated conflict, rather than being innocent bystanders. The following lines "Can we forgive the things we've done, take our things and move along" suggests a need to move past the mistakes of the past and start anew.
The final lines "Safe and sound, can we abstain from looking to that ark again, and at our end, we find ourselves no closer to heaven, no closer to hell" suggests that despite all the conflict and chaos, humans are still seeking safety and stability. However, the idea of looking to Noah's ark for salvation is futile, as it did not truly bring the people any closer to heaven or hell. The song ultimately poses the question of whether humanity can learn from its mistakes and move past them, or if it will continue to repeat them.
Line by Line Meaning
Noahs ark can't save us all
The idea of being saved by something like the Noah's Ark isn't plausible or rational for everyone.
Binary against the squall
The concept of extreme opposition between two sides, like binary code, is prevalent when facing a storm of conflict.
And in it's wake
The aftermath of the struggle will lead to consequences, both good and bad.
Good men will fall
Even those who are considered good or righteous may lose in the midst of a crisis.
And finally we can move on
Eventually, we must accept what has happened and continue to progress without dwelling on the past.
We have so much to answer for
We are responsible for many wrongdoings or mistakes.
We asked for help to start this war
In some way, everyone is involved or responsible for the conflicts or struggles that we face as a whole.
Can we forgive
Is it possible for us to let go of grudges or guilt?
The things we've done
We must come to terms with the consequences of our actions and try to forgive ourselves.
Take our things
We must move forward with what we have and leave the rest behind.
And move along
We must not let ourselves become stagnant and continue to progress, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Safe and sound
Once we have moved forward, we can find a sense of security and peace in our own lives.
Can we abstain
Is it possible for us to refrain from the temptation to rely on old solutions or traditions?
From looking to that ark again
Can we resist the urge to rely on past methods or beliefs to solve our present problems?
And at our end
When we reach the end of our lives,
We find ourselves
We come to realize and accept our true selves.
No closer to heaven
We may not have reached a complete sense of enlightenment or perfection.
No closer to hell
We may not have fallen into complete chaos or destruction.
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@srujan8002
Noah's Ark can't save us all
Binary against the squall
And in its wake
Good men will fall
And finally we can move on
We have so much to answer for
We asked for help to start this war
Can we forgive
The things we've done
Take our things
And move along
Safe and sound
Can we abstain
From looking to that Ark again
And at our end
We find ourselves
No closer to heaven
No closer to hell
Can we forgive
The things we've done
Take our things
And move along
@Flatline005
Hey thanks for puttting the lyrics up! Good to see this band getting some love on my page from when i put their stuff up like a year ago..Obscure aussie band even by my standards and wondered why a few of their songs kept getting regularly views!
@srujan8002
I discovered this song from the movie Mr.Nobody very underrated film in my opinion. @@Flatline005