MH 4.18.2011
blink-182 Lyrics
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Breakdown in LA
Giving up, giving in to a feeling of violence
There's hell to pay
So, let's light another match, stop living in the past
Where nobody can hear me now
Blow the lock off the cage
When their parents stop to take a bow
Nothing takes root in this barren soil
Nothing takes root in this barren soil
Maybe there's no one there at all
Hold on, the worst is yet to come
Save your money for hired guns
Hold strong, when everything you loved is gone
Slow down, stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Line 'em up on the wall, coming out with their hands up
Give 'em all the chair
Let it burn, let it fall, let the end of the world come
Who's left to care?
Nothing takes root in this barren soil
Nothing takes root but we bend and toil
Maybe there's no one there at all
Hold on, the worst is yet to come
Save your money for the hired guns
Hold strong, when everything you loved is gone
Slow down, stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Hold on, the worst is yet to come
Save your money for hired guns
Hold strong, when everything you loved is gone
Slow down, stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
The chorus of blink-182's song MH 4.18.2011 seems to address the need to move on from the past and not dwell on it, to stop living in the shadow of a helicopter, to stop allowing the anxiety and fear to consume the singer constantly. The repeated usage of "Hold on, the worst is yet to come, save your money for hired guns, hold strong when everything you loved is gone" speaks of the foreboding feeling that there is something worse on the horizon, that one needs to protect and prepare themselves, and brace themselves for the potential loss of everything they held dear. But the singer does not want to give in to the fear and instead encourages the listener to hold strong and move forward.
The verses seem to depict a sense of helplessness and desperation, with the singer feeling like they are slowly losing control and succumbing to a feeling of violence. The line "nothing takes root in this barren soil" is repeated, perhaps referring to the idea that nothing good can come from feeling stuck and unable to move forward. The imagery of the children coming of age and their parents taking a bow may refer to the idea of handing over the torch to the next generation, with the hope that they may do better than the previous.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming in, coming in, kill the radio silence
Entering a situation where communication has been cut off, override the silence
Break down in L.A.
Suffering a breakdown or crisis in the city of Los Angeles
Giving up, giving in, to a feeling of violence
Surrendering to a violent or aggressive emotion and losing the will to fight
There's hell to pay
There will be severe consequences for one's actions and decisions
So, let's light another match, stop living in the past
Igniting a new flame or beginning in one's life to leave behind past mistakes or regrets
Where nobody can hear me now
In a place or state where one feels isolated and voiceless
Blow the lock off the cage, watch the children come of age
Breaking free from confinement and witnessing the growth and maturation of younger generations
When their parents stop to take a bow
When older generations acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of their offspring
Nothing takes root in this barren soil
Success or growth is difficult to achieve in an unproductive or unstimulating environment
Maybe there's no one there at all
Possibly there is no one present or willing to help in a challenging situation
Hold on, the worst is yet to come
Stay strong and persevere because the most difficult challenges are still to be faced
Save your money for hired guns
Prepare financially to seek help or protection from those who can provide it
Hold strong, when everything you loved is gone
Remain resilient and determined despite losing everything or everyone that held meaning
Slow down, stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Take a moment to pause and step away from the chaos and frenzy of a chaotic situation
Line em' up, on the wall, coming out with their hands up
Forcing individuals to line up against a wall or surrender by raising their hands
Give em' all the chair
Execute or punish all those lined up against the wall
Let it burn, let it fall, let the end of the world come
Allowing destruction or disaster to occur and accepting the aftermath
Who's left to care?
No one remains who is invested or concerned in the situation at hand
Nothing tastes takes root in this barren soil
Continued efforts or endeavors cannot flourish in an unproductive or inhospitable environment
Nothing tastes root but the pain and toil
Suffering and hard work are the only results gained from attempts to achieve something in an unproductive environment
Hold on, the worst is yet to come
Difficult challenges are still to be faced, so remain resolute and determined
Save your money for the hired guns
Prepare financially to seek help or protection from those who can provide it
Hold strong, when everything you loved is gone
Remain resilient and determined despite losing everything or everyone that held meaning
Slow down, stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Take a moment to pause and step away from the chaos and frenzy of a chaotic situation
Stop living in the shadow of a helicopter
Discontinue letting the noise and intensity of a chaotic situation overcome and control one's life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Travis Barker, Thomas DeLonge, Mark Hoppus
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