Lyrics
Revel at the gates amidst a surging tide of fear
Reveling or enjoying oneself amidst a strong wave of fear or anxiety
As faces slowly fall into a frozen lake of tears
People's expressions gradually becoming sad or sorrowful, as if falling into a state of emotional despair
Drowning in a cup of bitter moonshine for the mind
Feeling overwhelmed or consumed by a strong alcoholic drink (metaphorically) that is bitter and affects the mind negatively
That's lost within the swirling evening patterns of the sky
Feeling mentally lost or disconnected while observing the constantly changing and intricate patterns in the evening sky
Alone beneath the whispers from the crowd
Being solitary amidst the murmurs or soft spoken words of a crowd
Haunted by an image in the clouds
Feeling haunted or affected by a vision or apparition in the sky
Music softly plays to occupy the broken heart
Music playing softly in an attempt to distract or fill the void caused by a broken heart
As eyes betray the present locked in struggle with the past
Eyes revealing the struggle between the current moment and past experiences
Dance, dance, dance beyond the dying of the light
Encouragement to continue dancing despite the difficult circumstances or impending darkness
Dance, dance, dance until the world is out of sight
Encouragement to keep dancing until the world disappears from view or perception
Sink beneath the slur of moderation for the brave
Sinking or succumbing to the allure of excess, despite the courage it may take
The ghost of Epicurus slowly turning in his grave
Reference to the philosophical idea of Epicureanism, suggesting regret or discontent associated with pleasure-seeking
Powder lines the pockets of a people that parade
Symbolic representation of substance abuse among people who display themselves publicly
An image growing fainter in the sullen evening shades
An image or idea fading away gradually as night falls
Alone beneath the whispers from the crowd
Similar to line 6: Being alone while surrounded by the quiet talk of the crowd
Haunted by an image in the clouds
Experiencing the haunting impact of a vision or thought from the sky
Music softly plays to occupy the broken heart
Using music as a coping mechanism for a heart that's in pieces
As eyes betray the present locked in struggle with the past
Reflecting internal conflict through the eyes that reveal the struggle between past and present
Dance, dance, dance beyond the dying of the light
Encouragement to dance despite the approach of darkness or difficulties
Dance, dance, dance until the world is out of sight
Encouragement to keep dancing until everything disappears from view
Won't you take me down to the river where you weep
Request or invitation to be taken to a place of emotional vulnerability or sorrow
To the river where you sleep and rest those weary bones
Emotionally charged request to be taken to a place of rest and solace
Won't you take me down to the river where you weep
Repetition of the request or plea to be taken to a place of emotional vulnerability or sorrow
To the river where you sleep and rest those weary bones
Repetition of the emotional request for a place of rest and solace
All by myself as the walls they fade to dust
Feeling isolated as one's surroundings crumble, seeking companionship
I need you now, need a tender human touch
Expressing a need for human connection and affection during a vulnerable moment
The screams and shouts well they're getting all too much
Feeling overwhelmed by the increasing intensity of distressing sounds and voices
Please take me out before my mind it turns to rust
Pleading to be rescued before succumbing to mental decay or deterioration
Dance, dance, dance beyond the dying of the light
Encouragement to continue dancing despite the encroaching darkness or challenges
Dance, dance, dance until the world is out of sight
Encouragement to keep dancing until the world disappears from view
Until the world is out of sight
Reiteration of dancing until everything fades from sight
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