Triggerfinger is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, Belgium, formed in 1998 … Read Full Bio ↴Triggerfinger is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, Belgium, formed in 1998 with an international sound which appeals to both younger people, who recognize Queens Of The Stone Age and old rockers, who are reminded of Led Zeppelin. Triggerfinger receives rave reviews from the media. One such review claims Triggerfinger's live show makes about 500,000 other so-called rock bands instantly redundant.

Triggerfinger consists of three talented musicians: singer/guitarist Ruben Block (Sin Alley and Angelico), bassist Paul van Bruystegem - aka lange Polle / Monsieur Paul - who still plays with BJ Scott and drummer Mario Goossens (Noordkaap, Monza, Hooverphonic, and many others).

Lines
Triggerfinger Lyrics

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Some lines are long, Some lines are short.
Some lines will tell you it's time to abort.
Some lines mark success, and others decline
Some lines will tell you: "Spend your last dime."

Some lines grew out of reason, knowledge and debate.
Sometimes we don't see lines and thrust in the fate.
Some lines show happiness and some spell bad luck.

Some people don't have lines, [no they don't] They don't give a fuck.

His lines are dirty and mark the obscene.
Her lines, you have to read in between.
These lines are drawn, those are spelled out.
My lines are questioned by reasonable doubt.

Throw out a line and hope that she'll buy,
maybe tomorrow, maybe tonight.
Beside your innocence, it's just a tease.
Crossing the line, begging on your knees.
Some lines are broken, some will not stand.
Some lines are back, By popular demand.
These lines are big, others are small.
But it's pretty hard to follow them all.

[Follow them all.]
[Follow them all.]
[Follow them all.]
[Follow them all.]
[Follow them all.]

[Follow them all.]
[Follow them all.]

Overall Meaning

The song "Lines" by Triggerfinger talks about the different lines that exist in life. These lines can be short or long and can have different meanings. Some lines can indicate success or failure, while others indicate something as extreme as the need to abort. These lines can be based on reason, knowledge or debate, and sometimes we fail to see them and give into fate. The song contemplates the fact that some people do not follow any lines and do not care about them, indicating how different people lead different lives with different perspectives. The lyrics also talk about how certain lines may be dirty or obscene, while others are subtle and have hidden meanings. Some lines may be questioned due to reasonable doubt. The song acknowledges that there are different lines for different people, and it can be hard to keep track of them all.

Line by Line Meaning

Some lines are long, Some lines are short.
Some situations take longer to resolve, while others are resolved quickly.

Some lines will tell you it's time to abort.
Some decisions need to be stopped before they lead to a disaster.

Some lines mark success, and others decline.
Some outcomes indicate progress, while some mean a step backwards.

Some lines will tell you: "Spend your last dime."
Some experiences are worth spending all your money on, no matter the cost.

Some lines grew out of reason, knowledge and debate.
Some ideas are formed from a logical and well-informed discussion.

Sometimes we don't see lines and thrust in the fate.
Sometimes we fail to recognize the boundaries in a situation and let chance determine the outcome.

Some lines show happiness and some spell bad luck.
Some situations bring joy while others bring misfortune.

Some people don't have lines, [no they don't] They don't give a fuck.
Some individuals don't adhere to any standards or rules, and don't care about the consequences of their actions.

His lines are dirty and mark the obscene.
His words are vulgar and offensive.

Her lines, you have to read in between.
Her words have an underlying meaning that is not immediately obvious.

These lines are drawn, those are spelled out.
Some aspects of a situation are clearly defined, while others are implied.

My lines are questioned by reasonable doubt.
My motives or intentions are uncertain and require further investigation.

Throw out a line and hope that she'll buy, maybe tomorrow, maybe tonight.
Take a chance and offer something to someone, even if the outcome is uncertain.

Beside your innocence, it's just a tease.
Apart from your innocence, your actions are misleading and insincere.

Crossing the line, begging on your knees.
Breaking a boundary and begging for forgiveness or mercy.

Some lines are broken, some will not stand.
Some boundaries are easily crossed or disregarded, while others are firm and secure.

Some lines are back, By popular demand.
Some previously disregarded standards are reintroduced or emphasized due to public pressure.

These lines are big, others are small.
Some issues carry significant weight, while others are less significant.

But it's pretty hard to follow them all.
It is difficult to adhere to all the standards and expectations in a situation.

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