Forever In The West
White Light Riot Lyrics


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There is an endless ambition
Forever in the West
And of the same false intentions
You are just another guest

Can't you see beyond the silver screens?
The backward dreams, the scripted scenes?
There's no escaping from the fate that hides
Below our sight lines
But we have our own sunburst skies

You look to stars for their safety
The glimmer is an act
Their light is of no assurance
That they are still intact

Can't you see beyond the silver screens?
The backward dreams, the scripted scenes?
There's no escaping from the fate that hides
Below our sight lines
But we have our own sunburst skies

It's all that I have to be my amends

Can't you see beyond the silver screens?
The backward dreams, the scripted scenes?
There's no escaping from the fate that hides
Below our sight lines
You won't be blinded by an eastern rise
Can't you see beyond the silver screens?
The backward dreams, the scripted scenes?
There's no escaping from the fate that hides




Below our sight lines
But we have our own sunburst skies

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever in the West" by White Light Riot talks about the pervasive Western culture and its associated ambitions that people tend to have. The lyrics describe these ambitions as never-ending, where people are just guests with false intentions. The song then goes on to explain how people can't see past the silver screens and the scripted scenes that they're caught up in. The fate that hides below our sight lines is something no one can escape, but we have our own sunburst skies, which may serve as a sanctuary away from the Western culture.


The songwriter urges listeners to move beyond the superficiality of the Western culture and look at things more clearly. The song suggests that it is important to go deeper than what is being fed to us and to question the reality of what we see.


In conclusion, the song urges us to break out of the Western culture that surrounds us and to seek higher and more profound levels of understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

There is an endless ambition
The constant desire to achieve more and more.


Forever in the West
This desire is never-ending, like the vastness of the western landscape.


And of the same false intentions
Even though others may seem genuine, they may actually have ulterior motives.


You are just another guest
Everyone is just passing through, temporary and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.


Can't you see beyond the silver screens?
Don't be blinded by illusions and falsehoods presented by media and entertainment.


The backward dreams, the scripted scenes?
These illusions can be harmful, propelling us backwards and trapped in predetermined roles.


There's no escaping from the fate that hides
Regardless of our actions, our destiny is beyond our control.


Below our sight lines
This fate is often hidden and obscured from our view.


But we have our own sunburst skies
Despite the uncertainty and unpredictability of the future, we can still find beauty and hope in our own lives.


You look to stars for their safety
Sometimes we search for guidance or protection from external sources like the stars.


The glimmer is an act
But even these sources of reassurance may also be deceiving and unreliable.


Their light is of no assurance
The stars' light may not offer any guarantees of safety or security.


That they are still intact
And the very things we rely on may not be as strong or unwavering as we think they are.


It's all that I have to be my amends
Sometimes all we can do is make up for our mistakes by moving forward and doing our best.


You won't be blinded by an eastern rise
But by looking towards a different direction or perspective, we may find clarity and insight.


But we have our own sunburst skies
No matter what the future holds or what may try to bring us down, we still have the ability to find joy and positivity in our own lives.




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Comments from YouTube:

czarpaul01

Shame this doesn’t have more views. Definitely an amazing album

Dan Wacker

I went to high school with Mark and Joe in Minneapolis, really nice dudes. Good musicians too (obviously lol)

QB Film Room

YES! I played football with Mark as well. Elite Sub Preps

QB Film Room

shaaades of 2018!!!!???

QB Film Room

Great!!! Wacker!!!! brl

MKS7710

Western society can't see beyond the silver screens. All we love are athletes and movie stars, not physicists, chemists, or anyone who deserves it. "Can't you seen beyond the silver screens? The backwards dreams? The scripted scenes?" No, we can't.

MKS7710

@StabATramp Thanks!

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