Guns for Hire
Woodkid Lyrics


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Hold the dice, your turn to roll
Before they fall through your fingers
Not a good night to lose control
Right as the earth is unraveling
You play with your blocks until they break
And these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down
You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down

Resting on a knife, you heavy souls
With all this weight buckling down on you now
Don't you drown and float away
Not a good time to lose control
Right as your marionettes cut their strings and run away

You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks




And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down

Overall Meaning

Woodkid's song "Guns for Hire" delves into themes of recklessness, consequences, and the erosion of innocence. The opening lines, "Hold the dice, your turn to roll, before they fall through your fingers," sets the stage for a risky and uncertain situation. The reference to playing with blocks until they break suggests a sense of childlike naivety and a disregard for the fragile structures in place. As the walls come tumbling down, it symbolizes the collapse of stability and order.


The lyrics emphasize the urgency of the situation, urging the listener to "make your move" while there's still time, highlighting the potential for life-or-death consequences. The phrase "live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back" underscores the irreversible nature of the choices being made. It suggests that there may be a moment of realization and regret when it's too late to change the course of actions.


The chorus of the song speaks to the loss of innocence and the betrayal of friendships. It suggests that the world is in chaos, represented by the metaphorical fire, and that one must let go of their idealized version of reality. The line "You sold your friends like guns for hire" can be interpreted as a metaphorical selling out, where personal relationships are sacrificed for personal gain or self-preservation. The repetition of the line "Go play with your blocks, and now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down" serves as a warning of the consequences that will eventually catch up with the singer, reinforcing the notion that their actions will lead to their downfall.


Overall, "Guns for Hire" explores the consequences of reckless behavior, the loss of innocence, and the inescapable repercussions of betraying oneself and others. It urges individuals to consider the potential outcomes of their actions before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold the dice, your turn to roll
Take control of your fate and make a decision


Before they fall through your fingers
Act quickly before the opportunity slips away


Not a good night to lose control
It is a crucial moment where staying in control is important


Right as the earth is unraveling
In a time of chaos and uncertainty


You play with your blocks until they break
You toy with things until they are destroyed


And these walls come tumbling down
And the barriers crumble


Oh, they're tumbling down
Oh, the walls are falling down


You're out of time, make your move
You have no more time left, act now


Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back
Face the consequences of your actions in the critical moment when there is no way to escape


Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Say goodbye to your ideal, perfect day


Because the world is on fire
Because the world is in chaos


Tuck your innocence goodnight
Bid farewell to your innocence


You sold your friends like guns for hire
You betrayed your friends for personal gain


Go play with your blocks
Continue to play with your destructive actions


And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
And now you will suffer the consequences as the barriers collapse


Oh, they're tumbling down
Oh, the walls are falling down


Resting on a knife, you heavy souls
Facing a precarious situation, burdened with heavy emotions


With all this weight buckling down on you now
Feeling the pressure and responsibility weighing heavily


Don't you drown and float away
Do not succumb to the overwhelming situation and drift away


Not a good time to lose control
It is crucial to maintain control in this moment


Right as your marionettes cut their strings and run away
Just as those who were controlled by you break free and escape


You're out of time, make your move
You have no more time left, act now


Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back
Face the consequences of your actions in the critical moment when there is no way to escape


Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Say goodbye to your ideal, perfect day


Because the world is on fire
Because the world is in chaos


Tuck your innocence goodnight
Bid farewell to your innocence


You sold your friends like guns for hire
You betrayed your friends for personal gain


Go play with your blocks
Continue to play with your destructive actions


And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
And now you will suffer the consequences as the barriers collapse


Oh, they're tumbling down
Oh, the walls are falling down




Lyrics Β© ALEXANDER SEAVER MUSIC, SEIZE ZERO TROIS, RIOT GAMES, BMG Rights Management, GRAND EDITION MANAGEMENT, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Rondeau Seaver

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@justyouraveragelimeenjoyer8675

@hzr See that's the tricky part about Silco's character. Does he love Jinx or not? We have evidence for both, but at the end, Silco's love for Jinx, while twisted, is there.

At the beginning, he was the classic monolouging villain, and we begin to see a break in his character when he meets Powder. Does he take her in because he saw an asset? Maybe. That makes sense from a storyline standpoint.

Does he take her in because he saw a broken girl distraught because her older sibling betray her similarly to him? That poetic ending could work too.

When he lets her inject him with shimmer, that was an act of trust that could be used in a villainous way or a loving way.

When he saw her half dead on the bridge, did he run to her to save her because he was afraid of losing an asset or a child? We've seen Silco easily get around situations that involved having to deal with a setback. Losing Jinx would've been no problem. In fact, that removed the only threat of war.

When he dies, he says that he loved her, and wouldn't give her up for anything. Did he know that that would hammer the last nail into the coffin of Powder? Maybe. Did he think that that would reassure her, and give her at least one moment of peace? Maybe.

In the end, what I think makes him not a pure villain is the fact that we have evidence that he would care for Jinx with malicious intent, but also that he would love her for her. He's not one-dimensional which gives him a grey morality. And if we were to label him as a villain, we would be labelling a human for human acts.




Silco is human.



@briyahnarice1154

And don't forget the lyrics when the smoke goes flying.

"Kiss your perfect day goodbye because the world is on fire."

(Everything in the undercity is about to change with Vander's prodigy back)

"Tuck your innocence goodnight. You sold your friends like guns for hire."

A shit load of people had to die to get to this point where the girl's are reunited.



@dyanlannister4013

Lyrics

Hold the dice, your turn to roll
Before they fall through your fingers
Not a good night to lose control
Right as the earth is unraveling
You play with your blocks until they break
And these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down

You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down

Resting on a knife, you heavy souls
With all this weight buckling down on you now
Don't you drown and float away
Not a good time to lose control
Right as your marionettes cut their strings and run away

You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down



@sansirius3754

The last times I had this kind of fellings:

Seeing Simba become the lion king , while I am sitting there, my first time at a cinema.
When Spirited Away and Mononoke sealed my love for anime.
The moment i understand that The Last Airbender would define me for the next decades (my 10/10 series).
When Your Name showed me that the love i felled as a child still is on fire around my thirties.


I am nothing than grateful, because Arcane showed me so much but maybe the most important thing I have learned:
There are no limits in Animation, in perfection, in love for a show and so, there could always be a next best!
Arcane is my eleven out of ten so far. The best first season there ever was.



@SphinxMusic

Hold the die, your turn to roll
Before they fall through your fingers
Not a good night to lose control
Right as the earth is unraveling
You play with your blocks until they break
And these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down
You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back
Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down
Resting on a knife, you heavy souls
With all this weight buckling down on you now
Don't you drown and float away
Not a good time to lose control
Right as your marionettes cut their strings and run away
You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back
Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down



@foldown8625

Tiens les dΓ©s, Γ  toi de jouer
Avant qu'ils ne tombent d'entre tes doigts
Ce n'est pas une bonne nuit pour perdre le contrΓ΄le
Au moment oΓΉ la terre s'effiloche

Tu joues avec tes blocs jusqu'Γ  ce qu'ils se cassent
Et ces murs s'Γ©croulent
Oh, ils s'Γ©croulent

Le temps presse, fais ton choix
Vivre ou mourir tant que la mèche est allumée et qu'il n'y a pas de retour en arrière.

Dites adieu Γ  votre journΓ©e parfaite
Parce que le monde est en feu
Embrassez votre innocence, bonne nuit
Vous avez vendu vos amis comme des armes Γ  louer
Va jouer avec tes blocs
Et maintenant tu vas payer quand ces murs vont s'Γ©crouler.
Oh, ils s'Γ©croulent

Reposant sur un couteau, vous Γͺtes des Γ’mes lourdes.
Avec tout ce poids qui s'abat sur vous maintenant.
Ne vous noyez pas, et ne flottez pas au loin.
Ce n'est pas le bon moment pour perdre le contrΓ΄le
Au moment oΓΉ vos marionnettes coupent leurs cordes et s'enfuient.

Il n'y a plus de temps, faites votre choix
Vis ou meurs tant que la mèche est allumée et qu'il n'y a pas de retour en arrière.

Dites adieu Γ  votre journΓ©e parfaite
Parce que le monde est en feu
Embrassez votre innocence, bonne nuit
Vous avez vendu vos amis comme des armes Γ  louer
Va jouer avec tes blocs
Et maintenant tu vas payer quand ces murs vont s'Γ©crouler.
Oh, ils s'Γ©croulent



@robertorappa3205

LYRICS

Hold the die, your turn to roll
Before they fall through your fingers
Not a good night to lose control
Right as the earth is unraveling
You play with your blocks until they break
And these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down
You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down


Resting on a knife, you heavy souls
With all this weight buckling down on you now
Don't you drown and float away
Not a good time to lose control
Right as your marionettes cut their strings and run away
You're out of time, make your move
Live or die while the fuse is lit and there's no turning back

Kiss your perfect day goodbye
Because the world is on fire
Tuck your innocence goodnight
You sold your friends like guns for hire
Go play with your blocks
And now you'll pay when these walls come tumbling down
Oh, they're tumbling down



All comments from YouTube:

@Xaalderan

This scene gives me chills specially when the camera spins around Jinx and you see Claggor's and Mylo's bodys against her, it was chilling and amazing

@moriarty6913

8D VERSION FOR -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8is1rw3ZhQk

@moriarty6913

FOR 8D VERSION - - --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8is1rw3ZhQk

@randompoorlydrawndragon3076

Ikr, i had to replay to make sure it was theme

@lx-icon

That mental image just will not exit my brain. I can't stop thinking about it...

@liu7052

That scene was so beautifully done, yet also hauntingly disturbing at the same time.

You can still see the wounds on both of them as well as their facial expressions of how they felt before they died. Mylo screaming out in fear and pain after he got stabbed with a rod and Claggor showing nothing except clouded dead eyes staring at nothing with the bloody hole from the crystal shard penetrating his forehead which caused him to instantly die without reaction.

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@Liam-fd4uh

I can't imagine how satisfying it would be to work on a project for years, only to have it release to this level of acclaim and praise. Props to everyone who worked on Arcane, you knocked it out of the park.

@bwingbwinggwiyomi

It seems that when you work on something consistently for so long and believe in yourself and your work so much, the rewards will pay you back tenfold. Why resilience, self belief, dedication and persistence is so important to have. Examples are Squid Game and Arcane. Squid Game was a script and plot that was 10 years in the making and kept away from the world. And so was Arcane with 6 years.

@TheLivingSeven

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@terranova1203

I just hope they don't cancel it like the Dark Crystal or Jeff Smith's Bone

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