Dead by Dawn
To the Rats and Wolves Lyrics

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We won't stand still

We are running out of time
No more time to kill
We are partners in Crime
Let's go!

As soon as the sun will descend

This world might come to an end

Pale blue skies burning up in red
Let's seize this night
We'll wake up dead
We'll wake up dead

In the end
All past problems won't mean shit
In the end

We will complete a puzzle bit by bit

This is our last night
This is your last chance
So make this one count
Heaven knows we're lost and found

As soon as the sun will descend
This world might come to an end
Pale blue skies burning up in red
Let's seize this night

We'll wake up dead
And now the sirens chanting sweet melodies into neverland with bright smiles and no fear we will embrace the end
We won't stand still
We are running out of time
No time to kill
We are partners in crime
This is our night
This is our chance
This is our fight

It's in our hand
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of To the Rats and Wolves's song Dead by Dawn express the urgency of seizing the moment and living life to the fullest because time is running out. The song emphasizes the transience of life by beginning and ending with the line "As soon as the sun will descend, this world might come to an end." The repetition of this line throughout the song serves as a reminder that life is short and unpredictable, so we must make the most of every moment we have.

The chorus of the song encourages the listener to let go of past problems and live in the present because ultimately, they won't matter. The line "We will complete a puzzle bit by bit" suggests that life is a journey, and we each have a unique path to follow, but ultimately, all the pieces will come together. The song's title, "Dead by Dawn," is a nod to the idea that we might not have another day, so we should live each day as if it were our last.

In the second verse of the song, the lyrics refer to the end being near, and the sirens chanting sweet melodies into neverland with bright smiles and no fear. This line suggests that the end of the world could be a peaceful experience, and we should embrace it without fear. The overall message of the song is an encouragement to take chances, live boldly, and embrace life while we have it.

Line by Line Meaning

We won't stand still
We are not going to remain inactive

We are running out of time
We don't have much time left

No more time to kill
We can't waste any more time

We are partners in Crime
We are in this together, willing to break the law if necessary

Let's go!
We're ready to begin

As soon as the sun will descend
When the sun goes down

This world might come to an end
The end of the world could be near

Pale blue skies burning up in red
The sky turning from blue to red

Let's seize this night
We'll take advantage of this specific moment

We'll wake up dead
We might not make it through the night

In the end
Ultimately

All past problems won't mean shit
Previous issues will be irrelevant

We will complete a puzzle bit by bit
We will solve a problem slowly but surely

This is our last night
This may be our final evening

This is your last chance
This is your final opportunity

So make this one count
Therefore, we will make it significant

Heaven knows we're lost and found
We've been lost before and found our way back

And now the sirens chanting sweet melodies into neverland with bright smiles and no fear we will embrace the end
Referring to the emergency sirens, we will face the looming disaster bravely

This is our fight
This is our battle

It's in our hand
The outcome is in our control

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