In This Twilight

The idea that the twilight represents an actual twilight over some infamous scene of destruction is quite interesting. Let me define what twilight is for you all: the time at sunrise or sunset where the sun rays are scattered through particles in the Van Allen belt and other atmospheric entities. Sunset commonly symbolizes an end while sunrise symbolizes a new beginning. Trent's diction in this song may elude to that we have a choice in the matter.

The twilight can be the end or a new beginning.

Another interesting view is that the twilight is a serene area in which someone is viewing the destruction. Imagine sitting on a large hill overlooking the city hundreds of miles away. You see an atomic bomb go off way in the distance. (ignore nuclear fallout for a second- it's just a metaphor). For now you are safe. 100 miles wont kill you- yet.

Now, for a second, lets imagine the song has nothing to do with war or a bombing. What else could it be? Hmm. Perhaps viewing each day as cleaning the slate so to speak? Remember, twilight can be dawn or dusk.

There are infinitely many interpretations. Until I buy Year Zero and hear the rest of the tracks, this will be a puzzler. I hope someone reads this and provides me with feedback.