No Sleep 'Til Aröd
Journey Through Urban Decay: No Sleep 'Til Aröd Meaning
Lyrics
I´ve been awake now
The speaker has been awake recently.
For 48 fucking hours in a row
The speaker emphasizes being awake for an uninterrupted period of 48 hours.
I can´t even remember how
The speaker is unable to recall the distance traveled to perform in a basement show.
Many miles we drove to play a basement show
Reference to the band's journey to perform in an underground venue.
Darkness will fall
The arrival of darkness, possibly symbolizing difficult times.
And we crawl through these trenches
The speaker and the band navigate challenges, described metaphorically as trenches.
No pay, no way through this urban decay
Facing obstacles without financial reward in a decaying urban environment.
Lights keep on flashing
Continued challenges represented by flashing lights.
Why am I standing still
The speaker questions their lack of progress or change.
Far beyond Unreal
A sense of surrealism or disbelief in the difficult circumstances faced.
I´m stuck in a midnight traffic jam
The speaker is stuck in a metaphorical traffic jam at midnight.
Darkness will fall
Reiteration of the arrival of darkness and facing challenges in trenches.
And we crawl in these trenches
Continued struggle and perseverance in difficult situations.
Free meal, door deal go to sleep on the stage
Despite challenges, the band receives minimal benefits, such as a place to sleep on the stage.
I´m losing all my senses
The speaker feels a diminishing awareness or understanding of their surroundings.
Afflicted lost and addicted
The speaker is suffering, lost, and possibly dealing with addiction.
Four freaks on the path to nowhere
Four individuals on a journey leading to nowhere.
On border of the brink of insanity
Being on the edge of insanity, facing a precarious situation.
This must be a dream
The speaker questions the reality of the situation, wondering if it's a dream.
The roads are swirling
The roads are described as swirling, indicating disorientation or confusion.
Long night
A reminder of the enduring night and the need to persevere.
Must fight
The speaker emphasizes the necessity to continue fighting through challenges.
Am I awake?
Uncertainty about whether the speaker is truly awake or in a dreamlike state.
No pay, no way through this urban decay
Reiteration of the challenges in an urban setting without financial gain.
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