Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave
Echoes of Despair: Unraveling the Depths in Biffy Clyro's Wave Upon Wave
Lyrics
Why bother talking, if nobody’s listening
Expressing frustration about communication when there's no audience or attention.
Blame it on the final, phase of your induction
Attributing a problem or failure to the final stage of a process or introduction.
Why bother talking, if nobody’s listening
Reiterating the frustration of talking without anyone listening.
Name it as a first-born, the firstborn is dead
Symbolically referring to something important or cherished as being dead or gone.
Theres a knife in my hand
Imagery of holding a knife, possibly indicating guilt or involvement in a violent act.
Covered in blood, i cant understand
Describing a situation where there's confusion or inability to comprehend a bloody event.
Why, fucker, why
Expressing anger and seeking an explanation for a troubling situation.
Wave upon wave upon wave upon wave
Repetition emphasizing the continuous and overwhelming nature of challenges or issues.
Why bother sitting, i cant stand sitting
Expressing discomfort with sitting, suggesting a desire for action or change.
Just blame it on someone, its your own instruction
Blaming others and attributing actions to personal instructions or guidance.
Why bother talking, if nobody’s listening
Reiterating the frustration of talking without anyone listening.
Name it as a first-born, the firstborn is dead
Symbolically referring to something important or cherished as being dead or gone.
Theres a knife in my hand
Imagery of holding a knife, possibly indicating guilt or involvement in a violent act.
Covered in blood, i cant understand
Describing a situation where there's confusion or inability to comprehend a bloody event.
Why, fucker, why
Expressing anger and seeking an explanation for a troubling situation.
Why, why, why, why
Intensifying the questioning and frustration with repeated "why."
I’ve waited so long
Expressing anticipation or impatience after a long wait for something.
I’ve waited so long
Repetition emphasizing the extended duration of the waiting period.
To see what it takes
Expressing curiosity or eagerness to understand the requirements or consequences.
I cant say no
Indicating a lack of the ability to refuse or deny something.
I cant say no
Reiteration of the inability to refuse, possibly implying a sense of inevitability.
To see what it takes
Expressing curiosity or eagerness to understand the requirements or consequences.
Ah, ah, ah
Repeating vocalizations, possibly conveying a mix of emotions or intensity.
Ah, ah, ah
-We’re letting it go
Letting go of something just before its time, suggesting premature release or abandonment.
Just before time
Indicating a critical moment in time, possibly leading to a negative outcome.
Sink to the bottom of our lives
Suggesting a descent or decline to the lowest point in one's life.
We’re letting it go
Reiterating the act of letting go, emphasizing its occurrence before the expected time.
Before our time
Emphasizing the premature nature of letting go, suggesting untimely decisions.
Out us steal our sack live
Obscure imagery involving theft and a live performance, possibly symbolizing loss or betrayal.
Do you believe in magic?
Repetition of the question "Do you believe in magic?" suggesting skepticism or questioning.
Do you believe in magic?
-Do you believe in magic?
-Do you believe in magic?
-Wave upon wave upon wave upon wave
Repetition of the overwhelming nature of challenges or issues, reinforcing the intensity.
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