Raise the Dead
Reviving Souls Through the Rhythms of Redlight King
Lyrics
Hang on tight, push it till it breaks
Encouragement to persevere despite challenges, pushing limits.
We goin’ on all night, and we’ve come to wake the snakes
A commitment to a prolonged effort, awakening dormant troubles.
In a concrete jungle, out here to survive
Metaphorical reference to a harsh urban environment and the struggle for survival.
East side, west side, north side, south side
Indication of a universal struggle, encompassing various directions.
Get busy livin’, there’s only one known fact
An urging to live fully, acknowledging the certainty of mortality.
We all goin’ home in the back of that black Cadillac
A reminder of the inevitability of death, symbolized by a black Cadillac.
We all know the winding road will hang your head
Recognition that life's journey can be challenging and may lead to feelings of despair.
Rock n’ roll won’t save your soul but it can raise the dead
Acknowledgment that music, specifically rock n' roll, may not provide salvation but has the power to revive memories or emotions.
Raise the dead
Reiteration of the theme of reviving the past or reawakening emotions.
Rollin wheels, got broken wings
Symbolic description of overcoming obstacles despite setbacks.
We been dealt bad deals, we all done bad things
Reflection on facing adversity and making regrettable choices.
See you in Valhalla, or a back stage full of sin
Mention of afterlife or a life filled with indulgence and vice.
He’s in, she’s in, you in, we know I’m in
Inclusion of various individuals in the narrative, emphasizing collective experiences.
Get busy livin’, there’s only one known fact
Reiteration of the call to live fully, accepting the certainty of death.
We all goin home in the back of that black Cadillac
Reminder of the inevitability of death, echoed by the reference to a black Cadillac.
We all know the winding road will hang your head
Recognition that life's challenges may lead to feelings of despair.
Rock n’ roll won’t save your soul but it can raise the dead
Reiteration of the idea that rock n' roll, while not salvation, has the power to evoke powerful emotions.
Raise the dead
Restatement of the theme of reviving the past or reawakening emotions.
Walking through the fire, raining in the end
Metaphorical depiction of facing intense challenges and uncertainties.
This might be the day we raise the dead
Speculation that the current moment may be a turning point or a moment of revival.
Walking through the fire, raining in the end
Repetition of the idea that the present challenges may lead to a resurgence or awakening.
This might be the day we raise the dead
Continuation of the speculation about a potential revival or awakening.
We all know the winding road will hang your head
Reiteration of the acknowledgment that life's journey can be difficult and may lead to feelings of despair.
Rock n’ roll won’t save your soul
Restatement of the idea that rock n' roll, while not offering salvation, has the power to evoke intense emotions.
but it can raise the dead
Reiteration of the power of music, particularly rock n' roll, to revive memories or emotions.
We all know the winding road will hang your head
Repeated acknowledgment of the challenges in life and the potential emotional impact of music.
Rock n’ roll won’t save your soul
Reiteration of the notion that rock n' roll, while not a savior, has the ability to awaken powerful emotions.
but it can raise the dead
Reiteration of the idea that music has the power to revive memories or emotions, despite life's challenges.
Raise the dead
Final restatement of the theme of reviving the past or reawakening emotions.
Walking through the fire, raining in the end
Repetition of the metaphorical depiction of facing intense challenges and uncertainties.
This might be the day we raise the dead
Reiteration of the speculation that the current moment may be a turning point or a moment of revival.
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