Prevent This Tragedy
Flames of Hope in a Tragic Town: Alkaline Trio's Poetic Tale
Lyrics
Here we are again with handguns for hearts
Feeling emotionally armed yet vulnerable
They had a master plan, wanted to tear us apart
There was a deliberate scheme to break them apart
Nothing to hold. I'll hope to lead it
Feeling empty but still striving to guide
Our demise has been completed now
Their downfall or end has been finalized
Nowhere left to go but
A sense of being trapped or limited
Down, the flames of hell they give me hope
Feeling comfort or solace in a dire situation
I drowned in oceans of this tragic part of
Being overwhelmed by a tragic aspect of life
Town, where nothing's heard for miles but the
A desolate place where there's no audible life
Sound of children wishing they were safely underground
Children wishing for safety, fearing their reality
We are the walking burned, we hold this close to our arms
Survivors of a tragic event, carrying the pain
We take our daily breath and thank our unlucky scars
Grateful for being alive despite unfortunate experiences
Tried to get by on bread and water
Struggling to survive on basic necessities
Craving blood poured from the alter now
Longing for something more substantial than survival
Not much left to do but
Feeling helpless, with limited options
Drown in flames of miscommunication
Being overwhelmed by misunderstandings
Down and out and often in search for someone
Feeling defeated and searching for understanding
Proud to translate what we truly dream
Seeking someone who truly comprehends their aspirations
About, as we lay in this bed thinking out loud
Reflecting while contemplating their situation
?
Unclear or intentionally left ambiguous
In my broken telepathy
Difficulty in communicating thoughts or feelings
For I'm left with nothing but this
Feeling completely devoid of possessions
Bloodless river bank, West Memphis
Reference to a tragic event and its aftermath
Please, may you start praying for me
Pleading for support or assistance
Down, the flames of hell they give me hope
Deriving hope from an unpleasant situation
I drowned in oceans of this tragic part of
Overwhelmed by a tragic aspect of life
Town, where nothing's heard for miles but the
Describing a desolate place with no audible life
Sound of children wishing they were safely underground
Children wishing for safety, fearing their reality
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