Here
V. A. S. T. Lyrics
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A thistle can draw blood,
so can a rose,
growing together
where the river flows, shared currency,
across a border it can never know
where, somewhen, Rabbie Burns might swim,
out of love for him.
Aye, here's to you,
cousins, sisters, brothers,
in your brave, bold, brilliant land:
the thistle jags our hearts,
take these roses
from our bloodied hands.
The lyrics of V.A.S.T's song "Here" touch upon the theme of feeling lost and alone in an overwhelming universe. The opening lines "Where do I put the shame? It feels like a broken toy I can't play with anymore. Where do I put the hate? To a pixilated screen I can't watch anymore" express a sense of being overwhelmed with emotions that the singer doesn't know how to deal with. The phrase "broken toy" suggests a sense of helplessness and inability to control one's feelings. The reference to a "pixilated screen" may refer to the feeling of numbness that can arise from overexposure to technology and screens.
The lyrics go on to express the idea of being adrift in the vastness of the universe, with lines like "All I know is that I'm here drifting, somewhere in the vast, somewhere in eternity". The singer expresses a desire to stay in this vast, eternal space, suggesting that the only thing they have faith in is this endlessness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Where do I put the love?" twice, perhaps suggesting that love is something that the singer also doesn't know how to handle.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling lost in a chaotic world, and not knowing where to turn or how to cope.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I put the shame?
I feel so ashamed, but I don't know how to deal with it.
It feels like a broken toy
The pain of my shame is so intense that it's like a toy that's beyond repair.
I can't play with anymore
I can't ignore my shame anymore, it's too big and painful to ignore.
Where do I put the hate?
My hate is eating me up, I need to get rid of it.
To a pixilated screen
I wish I could just pour my hate into a screen, like a video game character, and make it go away.
I can't watch anymore
But I know that's not how life works, I can't run away from my emotions.
All I know is that
I'm lost and I don't know what to do.
I'm here drifting
I feel like I'm floating through life, without any real purpose or direction.
Somewhere in the vast
I'm just a tiny speck in the vastness of the universe.
Somewhere in eternity
My problems seem small in comparison to the infinite expanse of time.
And I never want to leave
But I'm still afraid of what lies ahead, and I don't want to face it alone.
Where do I put the books
I have so many things to read and learn from, but I feel like they're all misleading me.
There's so many I could read
There are so many books that could help me, but I'm too overwhelmed to know where to start.
But they all are filled
I'm afraid that any book I read will just be filled with lies and deceive me further.
With lies
I feel like I can't trust anything or anyone, not even books.
Where do I put the lies
I could lie to myself or others, but I know that won't solve anything.
There's so many I could say
I'm tempted to lie or cover up the truth, but I know it's not the right thing to do.
But it seems they're
I can't escape the lies, they're everywhere I look and think.
In the books
Even books, which I thought would be a source of truth, could be lying to me.
I have faith that
Despite all of this, I still believe that there's something or someone out there.
You're out there living high
I believe that there's a higher power guiding the universe, and helping me through my struggles.
Up in the vast
This higher power is beyond my understanding or comprehension, but I have faith in it nonetheless.
Somewhere in eternity
This power transcends time and space, and I take comfort in that thought.
And you're never going to leave
I believe that this power will always be with me, guiding me and helping me through life.
Have I been telling
I'm afraid that I've been lying to myself about my true feelings.
Lies to myself?
Have I been pretending that everything is okay when it's not?
Hold me now you know
I need someone to comfort me and tell me everything will be okay, because I don't believe it myself.
I am so afraid
I'm consumed by fear, and I don't know how to overcome it.
To be at all
I'm afraid to face life and all of its challenges, big and small.
Have I been telling
Just like before, I'm afraid that I've been lying to myself about my ability to love and be loved.
Lies to myself?
Have I been pretending that I'm not worthy of love or that I don't need it?
Hold me now you know
I need someone to hold me and tell me that I'm worthy of love, because I don't believe it myself.
I am so afraid to love at all
I'm afraid to open up my heart and let someone in, because I don't want to be hurt again.
Where do I put the love?
I want to give and receive love, but I don't know how to find it amidst all of my fear, pain, and confusion.
Where do I put the love?
How can I love others when I can barely love myself?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Fraser Wilson
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@crashkey
I first heard this song on the TV show Angel. Back in the day had to do so much research to find out what it was. Very thankful i found VAST. Great singer and musician.
@jamesl8478
Im dying video with tyrant pefectly made
@christifreeman8847
Love Vast...this song and this whole album were so AWESOME!! They should've gotten an award for this one!🤔💖
@tucko11
Nine inch nails meets perfect circle meets Duran Duran .👌
@discardmyfriends
Pretty much lol
@geoffolehane
An innovative band that I wish got more recognition.
@wendigockel
Jeffrey Lyons Guess what... VAST is just one person, which makes it all the more remarkable if you ask me!
@Convoluted-and-Exiled
Completely agree!!
@Convoluted-and-Exiled
@@wendigockel Whoa really?
@Disambiguation1442
Couldnt agree more. Cheers from Ohio. VAST remains amazing. Loud and Clear