Retribution
Thunder Lyrics


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I never hated anybody
I keep an open mind
Faith's got the better of me
There was hope 'round every corner
The sun shorn every day
I never seen it any other way

Now, my glass half empty
Love's not a face I know
Stars I used to reach for
Are further out in space
Tell me how much disappointment
Must I take

'Cause it feels like retribution
For what I do not know
Yes, it feels like persecution
For no reason at all

Stars I used to reach for
Are further out in space
Tell me how much disappointment
Must I take before I break

'Cause it feels like retribution
For something I have done
What it is I can't remember
Must have really hurt someone
Yes it feels like retribution
For what I do not know




Yes, it feels like persecution
For no reason at all

Overall Meaning

The song "Retribution" by Thunder starts with the admission from the singer that they never hated anyone and always keep an open mind. They had faith that things would be alright and there was always hope around the corner. Every day, they saw the sun shining and believed that things were going to be okay. However, suddenly everything changed, and the singer's perspective turned negative. They now see their glass as half-empty, love is unfamiliar, and the stars they used to reach for seem further away. Despite their efforts, disappointment has become a constant occurrence. They feel persecuted and punished, but they don't know why. They don't know what they did wrong, but it feels like they are being held responsible for something.


The chorus reiterates the feelings of retribution and persecution. The stars that were once within reach are now further out in space. The singer questions how much disappointment they have to endure before they break. It feels like they are being punished for something they cannot remember, and it's causing them great pain. The use of the words "retribution" and "persecution" suggests that the singer is not just talking about general disappointment in life but something more specific. Perhaps they did something wrong, or someone else did.


Overall, "Retribution" is a powerful song, with a message about the unpredictability of life and how it can change, leaving us without the answers we need. It showcases Thunder's ability to write emotionally charged and introspective lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I never hated anybody
I always keep an open mind and refrain from hatred towards others.


Faith's got the better of me
Faith has given me a more positive and hopeful outlook on life.


There was hope 'round every corner
I used to believe that good things were always on the horizon.


The sun shorn every day
Every day felt bright and full of opportunity.


I never seen it any other way
My optimistic attitude has never wavered.


Now, my glass half empty
I am feeling more negative and pessimistic.


Love's not a face I know
I am struggling to find love and connection with others.


Stars I used to reach for
My goals and aspirations seem further out of reach than before.


Are further out in space
My desired outcomes have become more difficult to attain.


Tell me how much disappointment
I am questioning how much more disappointment I have to endure.


Must I take
I am wondering if there is a limit to how much disappointment I can handle.


'Cause it feels like retribution
I feel like I am being punished for something, but I don't know what.


For what I do not know
I am unaware of what I did to bring about this sense of retribution.


Yes, it feels like persecution
I feel like I am being targeted unfairly for no reason.


Stars I used to reach for
My goals and aspirations seem further out of reach than before.


Are further out in space
My desired outcomes have become more difficult to attain.


Tell me how much disappointment
I am questioning how much more disappointment I have to endure.


Must I take before I break
I am uncertain if I can handle much more disappointment before reaching my breaking point.


'Cause it feels like retribution
I feel like I am being punished for something, but I don't know what.


For something I have done
I suspect that I have done something wrong to deserve this feeling of retribution.


What it is I can't remember
I am unable to recall what I did to bring about this sense of punishment.


Must have really hurt someone
I suspect that my actions have caused harm to another person.


Yes it feels like retribution
I feel like I am being punished for something, but I don't know what.


Yes, it feels like persecution
I feel like I am being targeted unfairly for no reason.




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Written by: Luke Morley

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