Revival
We're About 9 Lyrics
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I heard somebody say
Is the photograph once taken
On the film you found today
The politics are simple
It's a dime for every shot you wasted
A dollar a contradiction
I don't know, at least it seems
Planning for the others
And claiming its all part of our
Survival
But if all we have is courage
Well that's just Mr. Rogers
Reading excerpts from the Bible
And planning a revival
Revival, yeah,
I heard her say
Is a message in a bottle that
Has been
Floating far away
And if you
Catch it in time
You might discover
All your
Plans have
Saided away in a bottle
That is
More likely to find the
Promised land
Than you are
We spend so many moments
Planning for the others
And claiming its all part of our
Survival
But if all we have is courage
Well that's just Mr. Rogers
Reading excerpts from the Bible
And planning a revival
The song "Revival" by We're About 9 discusses the idea of revival and courage. The opening verse speaks to the idea that one photograph can hold so much value, yet the politics of the world are simple and people waste shots and contradict themselves constantly. The song suggests that we often spend so much time planning for others and claiming it's all part of our survival, but if all we have is courage, it's not enough. The line "that's just Mr. Rogers reading excerpts from the Bible and planning a revival" suggests that simply having courage is not enough to make a significant impact.
The chorus speaks of revival as a message in a bottle, floating far away. If you catch it in time, you might discover that all your plans have faded away in a bottle that is more likely to find the promised land than you are. The song suggests that we spend too much time planning for others, and that sometimes we need to focus on our own revival, rather than solely on survival.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the human condition and the constant struggle to survive and flourish. It suggests that sometimes we need a revival to break free from the mundane and focus on really living life. By focusing on our own revival and courage, we can make a bigger and more meaningful impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard somebody say
The start of a conversation where somebody said something that caught the singer's attention.
Is the photograph once taken
The idea that a photo taken in the past can be found and bring back memories and emotions.
On the film you found today
The physical platform that holds the memories and emotions caught in a photograph.
The politics are simple
The way things are can be easily understood and explained.
It's a dime for every shot you wasted
There is a cost associated with every mistake you make in life, even small ones.
A dollar a contradiction
Contradictions in life can be costly and affect multiple areas.
I don't know, at least it seems
The singer is uncertain and just providing their opinion.
We spend so many moments
The amount of time spent on planning and thinking about others at the expense of oneself.
Planning for the others
Focusing on others' well-being and neglecting one's own.
And claiming its all part of our
Justifying the actions taken for others as a necessary part of life.
Survival
The reasoning behind actions taken for others is to ensure everyone can survive.
But if all we have is courage
Choosing to live and act bravely can sometimes be the only option available.
Well that's just Mr. Rogers
Referencing Mr. Rogers, a cultural icon known for teaching morals and values to children.
Reading excerpts from the Bible
Examining religious literature to find guidance and inspiration in life.
And planning a revival
Looking to revive oneself and find purpose and meaning in life.
Revival, yeah,
Repeating the title to emphasize its importance and relevance in life.
I heard her say
The start of a different conversation where a different person said something important.
Is a message in a bottle that
A disappearing and elusive idea or thought that needs to be found and acted upon.
Has been
Referring to something that has already happened or is currently occurring.
Floating far away
The idea is out of reach and difficult to attain.
And if you
An opportunity to take the initiative and find a way to reach the idea.
Catch it in time
Acting before it is too late and the idea is lost forever.
You might discover
A chance to find something meaningful and life-changing.
All your
The potential that anyone has, and not just a select few.
Plans have
The thought, preparation, and future that many people have designed for themselves.
Saided away in a bottle
Put away or forgotten, no longer valid or useful.
That is
Referring to the idea from earlier or the bottle it is kept in.
More likely to find the
The probability of success is higher with this idea than something else.
Promised land
A place of happiness and success, a goal or dream that one wishes to reach.
Than you are
The singer is unsure if they will reach their goal or dream and may be lacking confidence.
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.