Tribute
Unwritten Law Lyrics


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Deafness is a blindness
Deny the thoughts that burn inside
Will life go any longer
A blank age in the book of life
Conceive this time behind me
Because the future is gone
Meet face to face with a bad dream
The thought remains
It can't go on

And will you be there standing
Call my name at the ending light
Well I set my soul beside you
God forgive this ending life
And Dave where are you going
This burning in my heart is growing
Down on myself I don't want to be
I set my soul apart
Constrict the feelings
I want to break free

Escape

Deafness is a blindness
Deny the thoughts that burn inside
Will life go any longer
A blank age in the book of life
Conceive this time behind me
Because the future is gone
Meet face to face with a bad dream
The thought remains
It can't go on

And will you be there standing
Call my name at the ending light
Well I set my soul beside you
God forgive this ending life
And Dave where are you going
This burning in my heart is growing
Down on myself I don't want to be
I set my soul apart




Constrict the feelings
I want to break free

Overall Meaning

In Unwritten Law's song "Tribute," the lyrics describe feelings of distress, blindness, and desire for freedom. The line "Deafness is a blindness" suggests that the singer is ignoring or denying the reality of their situation, which is causing inner turmoil. They express a fear of the unknown future and struggle to come to terms with the past, singing "Conceive this time behind me/Because the future is gone." The chorus invites someone to stand by them and call their name at the "ending light," perhaps suggesting a search for comfort or salvation in the face of their struggles.


The lyrics also convey a sense of urgent desperation, as the singer speaks of a "burning in [their] heart" that is growing. They want to escape their current state of mind and "break free" from the constriction of their feelings. The final line, "I set my soul apart," could be interpreted as a desire to separate oneself from their negative thoughts and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

Deafness is a blindness
Being deaf to the thoughts inside is like being blind to the world around you.


Deny the thoughts that burn inside
Repressing one's thoughts and emotions can cause them to fester and cause pain.


Will life go any longer
Questioning whether life can continue under the weight of one's struggles.


A blank age in the book of life
Feeling as though a chapter in one's life has ended, with nothing substantial to show for it.


Conceive this time behind me
Reflecting on the past and attempting to come to terms with it.


Because the future is gone
Feeling hopeless about what the future holds.


Meet face to face with a bad dream
Confronting something unpleasant or painful that feels like a nightmare.


The thought remains
A persistent thought or feeling that continues to haunt the mind.


It can't go on
Feeling as though one can no longer bear the weight of their struggles or pain.


And will you be there standing
Hoping for support or companionship through tough times.


Call my name at the ending light
Asking someone to be there for you when things become difficult.


Well I set my soul beside you
Placing one's trust, emotions and wellbeing in someone else's hands.


God forgive this ending life
Asking for spiritual guidance and support during difficult times.


And Dave where are you going
Directly addressing someone named Dave and questioning their destination or intentions.


This burning in my heart is growing
Feeling increasingly intense emotions that are difficult to control or contain.


Down on myself I don't want to be
Feeling low, lost, and without direction in life.


I set my soul apart
Intentionally separating oneself from negative feelings and emotions in order to find peace.


Constrict the feelings
Suppressing or restricting one's emotions to avoid being overwhelmed by them.


I want to break free
Desiring liberation from difficult or painful situations, emotions or circumstances.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN P. BELL, ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN

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