1996
stop the revolution Lyrics


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We sing this song, desperate.
And never try to create, create.
We burn it slow, like yesterday?
Then come back home and start to fade.
Listen to the Limbeck band.

And she never fails to keep that heart beating.
I don?t want to move away.
But I?d hate to go and to wonder what if?
Rented movies are the best way out.

We?re bleeding hard and dying here.
The things I want, retrace, retrace.
So take it in, lyricist!
Then hit the road and start to sing.

And she never fails to keep that heart beating.
I don?t want to move away.
But I?d hate to go and to wonder what if?
Rented movies are the best way out.

Alright (wait) come on (wait)
You know there?s still hope for me.
Alright (wait) come on (wait)
This trip?s a waste.

Tonight we?ll burn it down; tonight we?ll burn it down.

We sing this song on open roads.
In rooms with posters, decide, decide.




Then bring in friends from long ago.
Come back home, and start to fade.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Stop the Revolution's Song" by Limbeck are a reflection of the struggles and uncertainties of life. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their desperation but also their lack of action in creating change. The line "We burn it slow, like yesterday?" suggests a feeling of stagnation, like they are stuck in a cycle of sameness. They come home and start to fade, implying that they feel like they are losing themselves or their sense of purpose. The mention of the Limbeck band adds an interesting layer to the lyrics, as if they are calling out to anyone listening that they are not alone in their struggles.


The next part of the song shifts to a more personal focus, with the mention of "she" who never fails to keep the singer's heart beating. The line "Rented movies are the best way out" seems to suggest a desire to escape reality, but also a recognition that sometimes temporary distractions are necessary. The repetition of "We're bleeding hard and dying here" reinforces the sense of struggle, despite the desire to retrace their steps and figure out what they truly want.


The song ends with an almost defiant tone, with the repeated lines "Tonight we'll burn it down." It could be interpreted as a call to action or a declaration of finally breaking free from the cycle of stagnation and uncertainty. Overall, the lyrics of "Stop the Revolution's Song" paint a relatable picture of the struggles of trying to figure out one's place in the world, and the desire to find meaning and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

We sing this song, desperate.
We are singing this song with intense urgency and despair.


And never try to create, create.
We are not making any effort to create something new or innovative.


We burn it slow, like yesterday?
We move slowly, like it's yesterday, without any real progress.


Then come back home and start to fade.
After doing nothing productive, we return home and begin to lose our motivation.


Listen to the Limbeck band.
We should listen to the Limbeck band's music as they may have some inspiration.


And she never fails to keep that heart beating.
The singer's heart keeps beating because of someone special in their life who never lets them down.


I don?t want to move away.
The singer would prefer to stay put and not move anywhere.


But I?d hate to go and to wonder what if?
However, the singer would regret not leaving and wondering what could have been.


Rented movies are the best way out.
Watching rented movies is the best way to escape from this life for a while.


We?re bleeding hard and dying here.
We are going through a difficult and painful experience that is wearing us out completely.


The things I want, retrace, retrace.
The singer wants to go back over their past, examining and analyzing their desires.


So take it in, lyricist!
The lyrics of this song can inspire and give insight into our lives.


Then hit the road and start to sing.
After gaining inspiration from the music, it's time to leave and start singing our own songs.


Alright (wait) come on (wait)
The singer is calling for a pause or break in the action.


You know there?s still hope for me.
Despite all the challenges, the singer believes there is still hope for them.


This trip?s a waste.
The singer feels that this journey or experience is a waste of time and effort.


Tonight we?ll burn it down; tonight we?ll burn it down.
The singer is determined to bring an end to their current life and start anew from tonight.


We sing this song on open roads.
This song is not bound to any particular place or time, but can be sung anywhere.


In rooms with posters, decide, decide.
Sometimes, we make important decisions in the comfort of our own homes.


Then bring in friends from long ago.
However, it's important to bring along old friends who can give us different perspectives on our decisions.


Come back home, and start to fade.
After making decisions and taking action, we may eventually return home and feel our enthusiasm starting to wane.




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