Rapture
Tom Walker Lyrics


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Tonight, I'm the last man standing
Threw a wish down the well, but I fell in after
Trying to drown another sorrow
Hold it down till tomorrow
It's a dangerous game, but I keep on gambling
Go to hell or help me get there faster
No one here to come and save me
Got that fear, but who can blame me?

Start running
Running
Here's the rapture
Coming
They gonna catch ya
We give it all or nothing.
We gotta stand for something!

So fuck it! (fuck it!)
It's a disaster.
We never gonna get thats what we're after
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something

This time, yeah, it's really happening
We're gonna hurt worse than we first imagined
When they tear the city right out
But it's worth the final showdown
May be underground, but we keep on rising
Ashes to ashes only hope: surviving
It's my last drink, make it a strong one
cause they be messing with the wrong one

Start running!
Running
Here's the rapture.
Coming
They gonna catch ya
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
Fuck it! (fuck it!)
It's a disaster
We never gonna get thats what we're after
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something
Cause it's the rapture
Ohhh
Cause it's the rapture




Ohhh
We gotta stand for something!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Rapture" by Tom Walker, the singer finds himself alone, having thrown a wish down the well and fallen in after it. He attempts to drown his sorrows and push them down until tomorrow, yet he continues to gamble with his emotions despite the risks. He acknowledges the danger of his actions and the fear that follows, but he refuses to back down. He encourages himself to keep running towards the rapture, which represents the end of the world or the end of an era. He believes that the end is worth the struggle and pain because it represents a final showdown that they must stand for.


The lyrics of "Rapture" might signify the chaos and turmoil that can occur in our lives when we try to suppress our emotions or face the end of a situation. The song portrays the idea that sometimes, in order to move forward, we must confront our pain and fears head-on. We must take a stand and fight for what we believe in and what we want to achieve, even if the odds are not in our favor.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, I'm the last man standing
I am alone and persevering despite the odds.


Threw a wish down the well, but I fell in after
I attempted to improve my situation, but ended up falling deeper into my problems.


Trying to drown another sorrow
I am attempting to escape emotional pain through self-destructive behaviors.


Hold it down till tomorrow
I am postponing the consequences of my actions and ignoring the long-term effects.


It's a dangerous game, but I keep on gambling
I am aware that my choices are risky, but I continue to take chances instead of being cautious.


Go to hell or help me get there faster
I feel like I am already in a bad situation, so I might as well lean into it and see where it takes me.


No one here to come and save me
I feel completely alone and unsupported, with no one to rely on.


Got that fear, but who can blame me?
I am afraid of the future consequences of my actions, but given my situation, it is understandable to feel that way.


Start running
The situation is escalating and getting more dangerous, and I need to act quickly.


Running
I need to continue moving forward and not give up despite the obstacles I face.


Here's the rapture
This is a pivotal moment that will determine the outcome of the situation.


Coming
The consequences of my actions and the situation I am in are approaching.


They gonna catch ya
I cannot escape the consequences of my actions and must face them head-on.


We give it all or nothing.
I am putting my all into this situation because there is no middle ground or gradual change.


We gotta stand for something!
In order to survive and make it through this situation, I must have a strong purpose and motivation to keep going.


So fuck it! (fuck it!)
I am fed up with the situation and willing to take risks and abandon caution.


It's a disaster.
The situation is extremely difficult and may be impossible to fully overcome.


We never gonna get thats what we're after
I may not be able to achieve my goals or desires, no matter how hard I try.


Cause it's the rapture
This situation is a culmination of everything that has come before it, and it will determine the future.


Ohhh
Expressing inner turmoil and emotion.


We gotta stand for something!
In order to make it through this situation and come out the other side, I need to have a strong sense of purpose and motivation.




Writer(s): TIMOTHY DEAL, TOM WALKER, FIONA BEVAN

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@mahmoudanwar5481

Tonight, I'm the last man standing
Threw a wish down the well, but I fell in after
Tryna drown another sorrow
Hold it down till tomorrow
It's a dangerous game, but I keep on gambling
Go to hell or help me get there faster
No one here to come and save me
Got that fear, but who can blame me?

Start running
Running
Here's the rapture
Coming
They gonna catch ya
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
So fuck it, fuck it
It's a disaster
They never gonna give us what we're after
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something

This time, yeah, it's really happening
We gonna hurt worse than we first imagined
When they tear the city right out
But it's worth the final showdown
Maybe underground, but we keep on rising
Ashes to ashes, only hope surviving
It's my last drink, make it a strong one
'Cause they be messing with the wrong one

Start running
Running
Here's the rapture
Coming
They gonna catch ya
We give it all or nothing
We gotta stand for something
Fuck it, fuck it
It's a disaster
They never gonna give us what we're after
We give it all or nothing
'Cause we gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something
We gotta stand for something

Cause it's the rapture
Cause it's the rapture
We gotta stand for something



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@chrislee1774

The writers for Suits have great taste in music.

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*The music supervisors...

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Saint Beelzebub many favorites are from that show

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Its harvy the dirictor manager he chouse the music

@evenasceponas1064

You right dude ;)

@nishantkambli

I was looking for someone to say this

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@sahil5279

this song just Litt me up🙌

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"I really am happy for you Harvey" - Donna (Suits S07EP06)

@callumthumath5529

No fkn way, literally just watching that episode n listening to this tune 😂

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