| The Killers – Be Still Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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I agree that this song, as many of their others from the latest album, has many meanings. However, I mostly believe that it bears a strong message about the uniqueness, passion for life and working hard - essentially, about staying true to yourself whatever happens on the road ("Be still, Wild and young, Long may your innocence reign, Like shells on the shore, And may your limits be unknown, And may your efforts be your own...") - thus, "be still" may as well be interpreted as "be you". In spite of all challenges, ugliness and battles, even your own mistakes ("Over rock and chain, Over sunset plain, Over trap and snare, When you're in too deep, In your wildest dream, In your made up scheme, When they knock you down...) - in the end you should never settle or give up ("Soon enough you'll be on your own, Steady and straight, And if they drag you through the mud, It doesn't change what's in your blood..."). One must persevere in pursuing their dreams of full and happy life ("Don't break character..."), being brave ("One day you'll leave, Fearlessness on your sleeve...") and going after it in spite of everything ("Rise up like the sun, Labor till the work is done..."). So, that's the way I felt it - and I may be completely wrong - but this song became my favourite from the album so far. |
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