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Pinball Map Lyrics
As I aim for that bright white day
Conflict serum is my aura
It seems that life's so fragile
I guess I'll fly some other time
I lack from superhighway thoughts
Won't live as long as the city lights
Soaked by underwater times
Electric splash on a midnight drive
Wish I could rape the day,
just something radical
Lost the sense of sweet things
Who's gonna take me widely?
Guided by the pinball map
The driver, still unknown
Who was sent to glorify?
Before we injected this common pride
Sometimes I don't belong
Release me from your world
Pacified by the small things in life
I wait for earthquakes to rearrange
Never been able to use the force
I only have it read to me
Despite all the misguided faith
(Maybe) I'll find a place in this mess
Early morning moments
A glimpse of joy
But soon it's over and I return to dust
As I try to be
Everything and everyone
I waste away
Conflict serum is my aura
It seems that life's so fragile
I guess I'll fly some other time
Won't live as long as the city lights
Soaked by underwater times
Electric splash on a midnight drive
just something radical
Lost the sense of sweet things
Who's gonna take me widely?
The driver, still unknown
Who was sent to glorify?
Before we injected this common pride
Release me from your world
Pacified by the small things in life
I wait for earthquakes to rearrange
I only have it read to me
Despite all the misguided faith
(Maybe) I'll find a place in this mess
A glimpse of joy
But soon it's over and I return to dust
As I try to be
Everything and everyone
I waste away
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The pinball refers to Sonic Spinball, and the "driver" is the person playing (or driving) the MegaDRIVE.
"Who was sent to glorify?" - Who is the player chosen to complete this mind-boggling video game?
"Before we injected this common pride" - "Injected" or "inserted" the cartridge into the machine, "common pride" meaning a common pass-time - ie video games
"Pacified by the small things in life I wait for earthquakes to rearrange" - Whilst hunting for rings (the small things in life) to unlock the hidden stages, you need to wait to hit the button which triggers an earthquake in the pinball area to access more rings.
"Wish I could rape the day, just something radical" - Wish I could conquer this tough game or "rape it", to get the top rank: RADICAL
"I lack from superhighway thoughts Won't live as long as the city lights Soaked by underwater times Electric splash on a midnight drive" - This refers to how the player (vocalist) is bored of the traditional Sonic package of superhighways, and frustrating underwater levels (especially in S3+K when you enter the water whilst wearing a lightning shield and it disappears (aka: "electric splash"). He plays these games late at night on his MegaDrive ("midnight drive").
That is the best thing I think I ever read on this site! That game is awesome. So many parallels! lol
That is the best thing I think I ever read on this site! That game is awesome. So many parallels! lol
@Huttser This is glorious
@Huttser This is glorious
It's about trying to find your own path in life, but ending up following everyone else's path and not forming your own identity. Like a pinball, being hit by the paddles, you are lead by other people. Great song.
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Another great In Flames song
One of In Flames best songs! These guys are awesome live, I don't think there is a band who can sound better live then on their albums
I saw In Flames live, it was awesome!! They are amazing live, I'm gonna go see them again in september. AHHHH
It seems to me this is about the human spirit and self worth. trying to figure out what we are. Pinball Map is everything effecting everything else.
to see in Flames live one day! I love them so much, amazing talent, amazing lyrics with so much power and meaning. Not just nu-metal mosh kiddy bollocks.
i think this is about not knowin where to go in life. You are simply following a planned out path layed b4 you and the driver is the once controlling where you you go
first time i ever heard anything by them was when they were supporting slipknot and they were absolutely amazing, pure visceral energy and power. stonking