Lyrics
Written in graffiti on a bridge in a park
Expressing a message in graffiti on a bridge in a park.
Do you ever get the feeling
Asking if the listener ever feels like they are off-target or missing the point.
That you're missing the mark?
Reflecting on the sensation of being off-track or not hitting the mark.
It's so cold, it's so cold
Describing a cold feeling, possibly emotional or detached.
It's so cold, it's so cold
-Written up in marker on a factory sign
Conveying a message in marker on a factory sign.
I struggle with the feeling
Struggling with the feeling that one's life is not fully their own.
That my life isn't mine
Expressing the coldness of the struggle and its impact.
It's so cold, it's so cold
-It's so cold, it's so cold
-See the arrow that they shot trying
Referring to an arrow shot to divide, taking away passion and heart, but still holding on.
To tear us apart took the fire from my belly and
-The beat from my heart
-Still I won't let go
-Still I won't let go
-You, ooh, ooh
Encouraging using the heart as a weapon, despite the pain (hurts like heaven).
Oh you, use your heart as a weapon
-And it hurts like heaven
-On every street, every car, every surface in nature
Noting the pervasive influence of societal forces and advocating against losing control.
And at the streets are rising and you'd rather sing
-Don't let them take control
-No, we won't let 'em take control
Asserting the refusal to let external forces take control.
Yes, I feel a little bit nervous
Expressing nervousness and a determination to act in the face of incomplete information.
Yes, I feel nervous and I cannot relax
-I'm coming 'round to get us
-I'm coming 'round when they don't know the facts
-So on a concrete canvas and a glow in the dark
Describing an artistic act on a concrete canvas with a soulful touch.
On a concrete canvas, I will make you a mark
-Armed with the spray can soul
-Let me out with the spray can soul
-You, ooh, ooh
Repeating the encouragement to use the heart as a weapon.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
-'Cause you use your heart as a weapon
Reiterating the theme of using the heart as a powerful tool, despite the associated pain.
And it hurts like heaven
-Whoa-oh-oh
A vocal expression that emphasizes the painful aspect of using the heart as a weapon.
Whoa-oh-oh
-Yeah, it's true, when you
Confirming the truth that using the heart as a weapon can be painful, yet powerful.
Use your heart as a weapon
-And it hurts like heaven
-Oh and it hurts like heaven
Reiterating the idea that using the heart as a weapon hurts but has a heavenly quality.
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