Lyrics
It's a heavy gravity pulling ash down from the sky
Gravity symbolizes a heavy burden, pulling remnants of destruction down from the sky.
Burned at the stake for believing that this houses was another lie
Refers to persecution ("burned at the stake") for believing that the speaker's home was built on deceit.
You told me that you'd give me praise in exchange for a lil' touch
Describes a promise of praise in return for a small favor, suggesting manipulation.
But all those lies that you fed me wasn't nearly good enough
Expresses disappointment with lies received, emphasizing their inadequacy.
That ship has sailed
Suggests a missed opportunity or irreversible change, indicating that a significant event has passed.
Your gods have failed
States that the gods or beliefs have failed, possibly referencing disillusionment.
We've been blackmailed
Implies coercion or manipulation ("blackmailed") experienced by the speaker.
Sail into the sun
Encourages moving forward courageously, facing challenges by sailing into the sun metaphorically.
A truth undone
Suggests an uncovered truth that has unsettling consequences, emphasizing its undoing.
They think they've won
Indicates a perception of victory by others, possibly those responsible for the speaker's hardships.
An uprising's begun
Declares the beginning of a revolt or resistance against oppressive forces.
Sail into the sun
Reiterates the theme of facing challenges boldly by sailing into the sun.
It's a painful reality to see just what they stole
Describes the painful realization of what has been taken from the speaker.
A little piece of my security bartered for all of my soul
Highlights the exchange of security for the loss of the speaker's entire soul.
It's the lighting striking twice to bring gods back to life
Metaphorically depicts a powerful force (lightning) resurrecting gods or beliefs.
Resurrected with the flame sharpening the knife
Describes the revival of beliefs, now more potent and dangerous ("sharpening the knife").
That ship has sailed
Repeats the idea of missed opportunities or irreversible changes, similar to Line #5.
Your gods have failed
Reiterates the theme of failed gods or beliefs.
We've been blackmailed
Repeats the concept of coercion or manipulation experienced by the speaker.
Sail into the sun
Reiterates the encouragement to face challenges bravely by sailing into the sun.
A truth undone
Repeats the notion of an uncovered truth and its unsettling consequences.
They think they've won
Repeats the perception of victory by others, possibly those responsible for the speaker's hardships.
An uprising's begun
Reiterates the declaration of an uprising or resistance against oppressive forces.
Sail into the sun
Concludes by restating the theme of facing challenges boldly by sailing into the sun.
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