Boasting a discography that encompasses over 27 compilation appearances and 14 full-length studio albums, Reiner has etched a legacy marked by unwavering consistency within the underground music scene. Third Realm, adept in transcending musical boundaries, has become a staple in live performances. Noteworthy appearances include esteemed festivals such as Convergence XVIII, Dark Force Fest 2023, alongside previous engagements that saw the project sharing the stage with acclaimed bands like 3teeth, Priest, Empathy Test, Aesthetic Perfection, and many more.
Neon lights
Third Realm Lyrics
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I have a lot to say,
I have to figure this out before they lock me up or down
Rebels to the crown,
I am the king of hearts,
You are the queen of spades, I'm getting hardly
Jack except a sharpened blade in the back, well how do you like that?
I'm gonna live for the night, make it right, under neon lights
My eyes are as wide as the full moon light,
I'm feeling good in the moment, but we
Have all night,
But you don't worry,
I will try not to burden you all, I'll just get my kicks till
The curtain call,
I am the king of hearts,
You are the queen of spades,
I'm getting hardly jack except a sharpened blade in the back,
Well how do you like that?
I'm gonna dance,
Gonna drink, gonna sing under neon lights (but don't black out)
I'm gonna live for the night,
Make it right, under neon lights (but don't black out)
Black out,
There's no doubt,
Drink until you scream and shout,
Filling up your glass,
But it's never enough,
Short,
Tall,
Slam them all,
Thinking to yourself, I'm gonna get my kicks till the curtain call,
I am the king of hearts,
You are the queen of spades,
I'm getting hardly jack except a sharpened blade in the back,
Well how do you like that?
I'm gonna dance,
Gonna drink, gonna sing under neon lights (but don't black out)
I'm gonna live for the night,
Make it right, under neon lights (but don't black out)
The lyrics to Third Realm's song Neon Lights depict someone who feels like they have a lot to do and say before they are locked up or down. The lines "Rebels to the crown, I am the king of hearts, You are the queen of spades, I'm getting hardly Jack except a sharpened blade in the back..." suggest a sense of rebellion against authority (the crown) and a feeling of opposition and/or betrayal from someone who is supposed to be on their side (the queen of spades). Despite this, the singer is determined to have a good time under the neon lights and live for the night, even if they feel like they might black out.
The use of neon lights in the lyrics can symbolize the fleeting and temporary nature of the pleasures of nightlife, as the neon lights can be seen as a metaphor for the temporary nature of the moment. The singer acknowledges that their behavior may be reckless and potentially harmful, but they seem content to embrace this lifestyle anyway. The repeated lines "I am the king of hearts, You are the queen of spades" could also be interpreted as a metaphor for a power dynamic between the singer and the person they are addressing, with the singer claiming control and the other person having an opposing power.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a lot to do,
I have many tasks to complete
I have a lot to say,
I have important messages to convey
I have to figure this out before they lock me up or down
I must solve my problems before they imprison me physically or emotionally
Rebels to the crown,
I am opposed to traditional authority
I am the king of hearts,
I am strong and confident
You are the queen of spades, I'm getting hardly Jack except a sharpened blade in the back, well how do you like that?
You are my equal, but others are plotting to harm me
I'm gonna dance, gonna drink, gonna sing under neon lights,
I will enjoy my life by partying under illuminating lights
I'm gonna live for the night, make it right, under neon lights
I will seize the night and set things right while in the midst of vibrant lighting effects
My eyes are as wide as the full moon light,
My eyes are fully open, as wide as the moon illuminating the surroundings
I'm feeling good in the moment, but we have all night,
I am enjoying the time at the moment, but there's plenty of time left in the night
But you don't worry, I will try not to burden you all, I'll just get my kicks till the curtain call,
Don't worry, I won't be a burden to you, I'll just enjoy myself until the event is over
Black out, there's no doubt, Drink until you scream and shout,
Drink without any reservation, and continue until you scream and shout
Filling up your glass, but it's never enough, Short, Tall, Slam them all,
Drinking more, no matter the size of the glass, to feel fulfilled
Thinking to yourself, I'm gonna get my kicks till the curtain call,
Planning to make the most of the time until the end of the event
I'm gonna dance, gonna drink, gonna sing under neon lights (but don't black out)
I will enjoy myself by dancing, drinking and singing under luminous lights, but not to the point of blacking out
I'm gonna live for the night, Make it right, under neon lights (but don't black out)
I will cherish this night and make the best of it by doing the right things, not stretching the partying to the point of blacking out
Contributed by Brody E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.