Rule of Nines
Transit Lyrics


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Can you see that all of the houses are burning
While our backs were turned away.
Inside the fire we'll be
Consumed by it all.
Nothing but ash remains.
Eyes scorched, reflecting flames,
We will not go down without a fight.
Eyes scorched, reflecting flames,
We will not go down without a fight.
But if we make it through the night
Would you forget this moment even took place?
And if we lose it all tonight
I Promise you I wont forget your face.
I won't forget you, no
I wont forget your face.
We will not go down without a fight
Eyes scorched, reflecting flames,
No we will not burn down, no not this time.
Smoke filled sun rays are all I can see.
Sirens sing my name in background like a choir.
They're singing.
We'll have to lose it all to know what's really ours
So many days, we take for granted
So many nights inside ours rooms




Were just wasting time.
We'll have to lose it all to know what's really ours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Transit's song "Rule of Nines" present a vivid metaphor for the idea that we often fail to appreciate things until we lose them. The opening lines set the scene of a neighborhood in flames, with a sense of chaos and destruction that is happening despite people's failure to pay attention. The singer is caught up in the chaos, with "eyes scorched" as he watches the world burn. However, he is determined to fight on and not let the flames consume him entirely.


The chorus reflects on the possibility that, even in the midst of such a catastrophic event, people might still forget the lessons they have learned. The idea that the singer might forget this moment seems to be in contrast to the intensity of the experience he is having now, but also speaks to the ways in which we often move on from traumas without fully processing them. The second half of the chorus, however, is more personal. The singer promises that he won't forget the face of the person he's speaking to, even if they lose everything around them. This suggests that even in the midst of destruction, there is the possibility for human connection and love.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you see that all of the houses are burning
The world around us is in chaos and destruction


While our backs were turned away.
We were too distracted to notice the problems at hand


Inside the fire we'll be
We will be consumed by the problems at hand


Consumed by it all.
We will be overwhelmed and destroyed by the chaos


Nothing but ash remains.
The destruction will leave nothing but ruins in its wake


Eyes scorched, reflecting flames,
The people affected will have to face the harsh reality of the destruction


We will not go down without a fight.
We will resist and fight against the problems at hand


But if we make it through the night
If we survive the chaos


Would you forget this moment even took place?
Will we forget the problems at hand once they are resolved?


And if we lose it all tonight
If we don't come out victorious


I Promise you I wont forget your face.
We will always remember the people who supported us during hard times


We will not go down without a fight
We will continue to resist and fight back against the chaos


No we will not burn down, no not this time.
We will not let the destruction consume us


Smoke filled sun rays are all I can see.
The destruction has left behind a lasting impact


Sirens sing my name in background like a choir.
The aftermath of the chaos is loud and overwhelming


We'll have to lose it all to know what's really ours
Sometimes it takes losing everything to understand its true value


So many days, we take for granted
We often overlook the value of everyday life


So many nights inside ours rooms
We waste our time doing nothing productive


Were just wasting time.
We need to start using our time wisely


We'll have to lose it all to know what's really ours
Sometimes it takes losing everything to understand its true value




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