Float
Ultraviolent Lyrics
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A prison cell incarcerating innocents
Envisioning another type of extradition
Where you serve another lord– liberty by definition
We are too far gone to save ourselves
Holding our intoxicated breath until we drown
What are we fighting for
What is the purpose that we’ve been searching for
Dignifying everything we stigmatized
We’re deified by self-proclaiming eminence
Enveloping another strain of superstition
Where we’re trapped inside our ways, questioning our significance
Aided, Abetted, facilitated, unthreatened
Unaware that the pathogen went undetected
Unabated, pervaded, hated, invaded, emulated
What’s going on and what are we here for
We are too far gone to save ourselves (We see the lights are fading out)
Holding our intoxicated breath until we drown
“Citizens of the nation: I shall not try
To conceal the gravity of the situation that confronts the country
However, I wish to impress upon you the urgent need of calm and resourceful action
We must continue the performance of our duties, each and every one of us
So that we may confront this destructive adversary with a nation united and consecrated to the Preservation of human supremacy on this earth… I thank you”
We see the lights are fading
Dimmer as we swim in to the shore
Far beyond the point of saving
Forgetting what we’re holding on to
We see that the lights are fading out
So we continue to bring us down
Wading here, exposed, without hope
Until we sink beneath the waves and lose control
The lyrics to "Float" by Ultraviolent delve into themes of societal decay, self-destruction, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. The song critiques the current state of the world, where people are imprisoned not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. The first paragraph highlights the disillusionment and loss of freedom experienced by individuals, who long for a different kind of existence where liberty is truly defined.
The next paragraph explores the question of purpose and the worth of the struggles we face. It suggests that our society has stigmatized and deified certain beliefs and ideologies, leading to a sense of insignificance and a lack of understanding about our true identity. The lyrics also allude to being unaware of the underlying problems that persist, freely emulating harmful behaviors without realizing the negative effects they have.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that we are too far gone to save ourselves. The line "Holding our intoxicated breath until we drown" suggests that we are clinging to destructive patterns, hoping for salvation even though it may ultimately lead to our downfall. The spoken word interlude reinforces this sense of urgency and crisis, urging unity and resourceful action to confront the destructive forces that threaten our existence.
The final paragraph evokes a sense of fading hope and resignation. The lights symbolize the optimism and potential that are gradually diminishing. As we continue to engage in detrimental behaviors, we further bring ourselves down, losing sight of what we are holding onto. The lyrics depict a bleak image of humanity, wading aimlessly without hope until we eventually succumb to the overwhelming waves and lose control.
Overall, "Float" paints a haunting picture of a society plagued by self-destructiveness, loss of purpose, and the gradual erosion of hope. It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of our actions and the need for introspection and change before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Dispel; pay no mind to anybody else
Ignore and reject the opinions and influences of others
A prison cell incarcerating innocents
Being trapped in a situation where innocent individuals are confined and deprived of freedom
Envisioning another type of extradition
Imagining a different form of escape or release from our current circumstances
Where you serve another lord– liberty by definition
Finding freedom and serving a higher purpose that aligns with the true meaning of liberty
We are too far gone to save ourselves
We have reached a point where we are unable to rescue ourselves from our current state
Holding our intoxicated breath until we drown
Continuing with destructive habits and actions, leading to our eventual downfall
What are we fighting for
Questioning the purpose and motivation behind our ongoing battles and struggles
What is the purpose that we’ve been searching for
Seeking a deeper meaning and reason behind our quest for purpose
Is the struggle worth carrying on anymore
Doubting the value and significance of persisting in our current struggle
Dignifying everything we stigmatized
Elevating and giving respect to the things we previously judged and stigmatized
We’re deified by self-proclaiming eminence
We elevate ourselves to a god-like status through our own declarations of superiority
Enveloping another strain of superstition
Enclosing ourselves in a new form of irrational beliefs and practices
Where we’re trapped inside our ways, questioning our significance
Being confined by our own patterns and habits, and doubting the meaning and importance of our existence
Aided, Abetted, facilitated, unthreatened
Assisted, supported, and enabled without feeling any sense of danger or risk
Unaware that the pathogen went undetected
Unconscious of the hidden danger or harmful influence that remains unnoticed
Unabated, pervaded, hated, invaded, emulated
Continuing without any decrease or interruption, permeating, despised, invaded, imitated
What’s going on and what are we here for
Questioning the nature of events and our purpose for being present in this situation
We see the lights are fading out
Noticing the gradual loss or decline of hope and optimism
Dimmer as we swim into the shore
The lights becoming fainter as we struggle to reach safety
Far beyond the point of saving
Passing the stage where rescue or salvation is possible
Forgetting what we’re holding on to
Losing sight of the things we were desperately clinging to
So we continue to bring us down
Persisting in actions and behaviors that lead to our own downfall
Wading here, exposed, without hope
Navigating through a difficult situation, feeling vulnerable and without any optimism
Until we sink beneath the waves and lose control
Engaging in destructive patterns until we succumb to the overwhelming challenges and completely lose control
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Avery Levan, Brandon Babcock, Brett Anspach
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