| Thrice – Blinded Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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This seems to be Paul discussing his conversion experience. Prior to his conversion, Paul was a brutal, self-righteous Pharisee that persecuted Christians. In the New Testament, Christ refers to the Pharisees as white-washed sepulchers (referenced here by Dustin with "Kept a close watch on the white wash, disguising the dead bones inside"). However, Paul radically converted to Christianity when he was blinded on the road to Damascus. Dustin references this when he sings, "But you buried me in the bright light/ Yeah, you held my eyes to the sun till I could see." After being literally temporarily blinded by a bright light and hearing the voice of God, Paul could "see" his own hypocrisy. Through this experience he realized God's love. I think Thrice uses this story to remind the self-righteous among us (Christian and non-Christian alike) to follow God's command to love all people because none of us are blameless. Without love, we are truly dead inside despite whatever righteous front we put up- white-washed sepulchers "disguising the dead bones inside." |
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| Blue October – Inner Glow Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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| Thrice – Broken Lungs Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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ok... i tend to agree with the users that said they would expect more timeless lyrics from Thrice. Writing about 9/11 conspiracy theories should be reserved for sell out Green Day albums and even lesser uneducated, idiot artists. But anyways...This is definitely is about 9/11. However, after reading the lyrics, I get the feeling that Dustin is just exploring the feelings of loss and confusion we felt as a nation in the aftermath...not necessarily making any radical political statements. If anything he might be lamenting how we have grown apathetic or even irreverent about the whole incident when he says "is that what we meant when we said that we never would forget". |
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| Thrice – The Whaler Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I agree with sabio...this has to be about missing his family while touring. The line "how can I leave with my anchors ashore" is particularly moving. This is a REALLY moving song. amazing. |
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