And in the harbor she sleeps
On her anchor waiting direction
Then through the storms we align
Life and search forever after

So we gather our way to
Answer all of our failures
(Failures)
With hope and redemption
Rest inside the flames
Just continue the chase

Through the darkest
Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve
Set your sights to improve

We gather our way to
Answer all of our failures
(Failures)
With hope and redemption
Rest inside the flames
Continue the chase

Through the darkest
Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve
Set your sights to improve

Don't let the lights turn out
This watery grave
Inside every page
Avoiding, avoiding

Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn out
Don't let the lights turn

Across the mouth
And into this ocean
We see through skin
To never forget

When all hope is lost
Hearts turn to lock
Set your sights to improve

And rest inside the flames
Rest inside the flames
Rest inside the flames
Rest inside the flames


Lyrics submitted by matt3454, edited by jelomulawin

Elysium Lyrics as written by Brock Nicholas Lindow Steven Matthew Holt

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    Well, maybe i'm not looking deeply enough.. But i reckon the reference to the ship is meant to be taken literally. I think this song seems like it's about someone who maybe hasn't found any success at home and has decided to take to the seas as a sailor, maybe i'm wrong.. but thats my take on it..

    hoptonon March 26, 2007   Link

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