The Raid
Wafia Lyrics
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We sleep on floors
Resting our eyes, resting our eyes
'Til we feel no more
Homeward bound
To fill these empty walls
Screaming loud
We could do better, we could do better
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the light went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwine
Curling our lips 'til we intertwine
We raid on land
We feast on strong
Wasting away, wasting away
We do all that is wrong
All the bodies
Laying in the dust
Screaming out
We could do better, we could do better
This golden coat
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the light went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwine
The lyrics to Wafia's song The Raid are full of vivid imagery and metaphor, painting a picture of a society that is living beneath its potential. The first verse sets the scene with the opening line "We live in oceans, we sleep on floors," describing a life lived submerged and unfulfilled. The second line "Resting our eyes, resting our eyes 'til we feel no more" reinforces this sense of stagnation and apathy. The chorus, which repeats the refrain "We could do better," echoes a sense of dissatisfaction and unfulfilled potential.
Line by Line Meaning
We live in oceans
Our lives are fluid and ever-changing, like the ebb and flow of an ocean.
We sleep on floors
We are humble and unassuming, taking comfort in simple things.
Resting our eyes, resting our eyes
Pausing to reflect on our lives and take a breath from the chaos around us.
'Til we feel no more
Seeking a moment of respite from pain and suffering.
Homeward bound
Returning to a place of safety, security, and familiar surroundings.
To fill these empty walls
Seeking to create a sense of home and belonging in our living space.
Screaming loud
Expressing our pain and frustration with the world around us.
We could do better, we could do better
Reflecting on our own failings and striving to be better people.
This golden coat
A symbol of material wealth and success.
Flew out of sight
Lost or dissolved into obscurity, never to be regained.
Out of your hands and into mine
Taking responsibility for something that was once someone else's burden.
We held our breaths
Going to great lengths to achieve a goal, even if it means sacrificing our own comfort and safety.
'Til the light went out
Continuing to push forward, even when everything seems hopeless.
Curling our lips 'til we intertwine
Finding solace in intimate moments of connection with others.
We raid on land
Acting with violence and destruction in pursuit of power or material gain.
We feast on strong
Taking advantage of the vulnerable and using them for our own benefit.
Wasting away, wasting away
Falling into a cycle of destruction and self-destruction.
We do all that is wrong
Acknowledging our own complicity in the harm we cause to others.
All the bodies
The tragic consequences of our violent and selfish actions.
Laying in the dust
The aftermath of destruction and chaos.
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeka NM
LYRICS :P
We live in oceans
We sleep on floors
Resting our eyes, resting our eyes
'Til we feel no more
Homeward bound
To fill these empty walls
Screaming out
We could do better, we could do better
This golden coat
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the lights went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
We raid on land
We feast on strong
Wasting away, wasting away
We do all that is wrong
All the bodies
Laying in the dust
Screaming loud
We could do better, we could do better
This golden coat
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the light went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
Jeka NM
LYRICS :P
We live in oceans
We sleep on floors
Resting our eyes, resting our eyes
'Til we feel no more
Homeward bound
To fill these empty walls
Screaming out
We could do better, we could do better
This golden coat
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the lights went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
We raid on land
We feast on strong
Wasting away, wasting away
We do all that is wrong
All the bodies
Laying in the dust
Screaming loud
We could do better, we could do better
This golden coat
Flew out of sight
Out of your hands and into mine
We held our breaths
'Til the light went out
Curling our lips 'til we intertwined
Jeka NM
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Quentin Hendrix
wafia has such excellent control, and her lyricism is superb.
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After a long hiatus, we're back and here to stay :) Hope you enjoy this beautiful song by upcoming artist Wafia.
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+Tastyvibes Keep it going! Your latest uploads are all fire!
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Thank you Kevin 📢❤️
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Love It!! <3
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