The Kill
Thousand Lyrics
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Because you've got to appreciate what you have while you have it
Always on the edge
Sailing on a sinking ship
Playing the cards you're dealt won't make a difference
98 hold on to the memories till they blur and are forever gone
98 as unyielding as the rumbling thunder we were unstoppable
How punk are beans and piss in Stoke On Trent
Out in the pouring rain
Did you know defeat can lay waste the strongest hope
To the point you just want to give up
Consumed by the longest wait now those days are gone
But we'll always carry them with us
It's a vicious game to go out there
We never won, we never lost, we never really cared
An iron will we forged in failure and downfall
Don't you forget about the time when music was everything we got
It was all we got
With no means and no end we only assembled to escape
On a mission to kill ambition while trying to suffocate frustration with battle cries
On a mission to kill ambition
That's what we had
98 hold on to the memories till they blur and are forever gone
98 as unyielding as the rumbling thunder we were unstoppable
The lyrics of Thousand's song "The Kill" touch on themes of resilience, appreciation, and the power of memories. The opening lines, "A thicker skin we could never grow was everything we needed / Because you've got to appreciate what you have while you have it," suggest that despite having faced challenges, the singer has developed a strong sense of endurance and gratitude.
The song portrays a sense of living on the edge, feeling as though they are sailing on a sinking ship. It conveys the idea that playing the hand they're dealt won't necessarily change the outcome. The lines, "98 hold on to the memories till they blur and are forever gone / 98 as unyielding as the rumbling thunder we were unstoppable," allude to a specific period or year (perhaps 1998) that holds significant memories. These memories are cherished, even though they may eventually fade away.
The second paragraph shifts focus to a specific place and time, Stoke On Trent, and raises the question of how punk an experience is when faced with challenges like rain and defeat. It suggests that even the strongest hope can be devastated and lead to thoughts of giving up. However, the singer acknowledges that while those days may be gone, they will always carry the memories with them.
The song then delves into the idea of a "vicious game" and a mission to "kill ambition." It hints at a collective journey undertaken to escape and suffocate frustration through music, displaying an iron will forged through failures and setbacks. The line, "Don't you forget about the time when music was everything we got / It was all we got," emphasizes the importance of music during that period of their lives.
Overall, "The Kill" by Thousand reflects on the resilience of the human spirit, the power of memories, and the transformative role of music in overcoming challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
A thicker skin we could never grow was everything we needed
We had to develop resilience and toughen up, and that was the key to our success.
Because you've got to appreciate what you have while you have it
It's important to value and cherish what you possess in the present moment.
Always on the edge
Living continuously in a state of uncertainty or danger.
Sailing on a sinking ship
Persisting in a hopeless situation without any chance of improvement.
Playing the cards you're dealt won't make a difference
No matter how you approach the situation, the outcome will remain the same.
98 hold on to the memories till they blur and are forever gone
Preserve the past experiences in your mind, even when they become faded and distant.
98 as unyielding as the rumbling thunder we were unstoppable
We were determined and resolute, just like the powerful force of thunder.
How punk are beans and piss in Stoke On Trent
Highlighting the insignificance of trivial matters in the city of Stoke On Trent.
Out in the pouring rain
Engaging in challenging situations and enduring hardships.
Did you know defeat can lay waste the strongest hope
Acknowledging that failure can destroy even the most resilient optimism.
To the point you just want to give up
Reaching a stage where surrender seems like the only option.
Consumed by the longest wait now those days are gone
Previously engulfed by endless anticipation, but those moments have passed.
But we'll always carry them with us
We will forever hold those memories close to our hearts.
It's a vicious game to go out there
The world can be brutal and merciless when facing challenges and striving for success.
We never won, we never lost, we never really cared
The outcome of our endeavors was inconsequential, as we were focused on something else.
An iron will we forged in failure and downfall
Our determination and strength were fortified by setbacks and defeats.
Don't you forget about the time when music was everything we got
Remember the period when music was our sole comfort and solace.
It was all we got
Music was the only thing that truly belonged to us.
With no means and no end we only assembled to escape
We joined together purely to evade our circumstances, without a clear purpose or direction.
On a mission to kill ambition while trying to suffocate frustration with battle cries
We aimed to destroy any aspirations while attempting to suppress our frustrations through defiant chants.
On a mission to kill ambition
We were determined to obliterate any desire for achievement or success.
That's what we had
That was our purpose and goal.
98 hold on to the memories till they blur and are forever gone
Preserve the past experiences in your mind, even when they become faded and distant.
98 as unyielding as the rumbling thunder we were unstoppable
We were determined and resolute, just like the powerful force of thunder.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alessandro Gavazzi
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