In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Scarred, scourged, tattered
Vessels frayed and frail
The shield of faith is battered
But it will not lie down
To let defeat prevail
Pounding with a vengeance
Hearts that beat with light
For shining in the distance
A glimpse of the tower
Through the blood and fog
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
From the coldest mountain
To the deepest brine
Burst the shutters open
And let the glorious sound
Rip apart the sky
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, hope has returned for good
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it
Vessels frayed and frail
The shield of faith is battered
But it will not lie down
To let defeat prevail
Pounding with a vengeance
Hearts that beat with light
For shining in the distance
A glimpse of the tower
Through the blood and fog
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
From the coldest mountain
To the deepest brine
Burst the shutters open
And let the glorious sound
Rip apart the sky
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, Belfry
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Belfry, hope has returned for good
Belfry, ring victory's chimes for us
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it, ring it
Ring it
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Belfry Lyrics as written by Steve Van Zant Maria Mckee
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
These are some of the greatest Song Lyrics ever written. I can't believe no one has commented yet. I suppose Lone Justice is a bit of a Hidden Treasure. This Sing has gotten me through many big battles in Life. I have a feeling Maria McKee wrote them, and Steven VanZandt (of Springsteen fame), wrote the music. "The Shield of Faith is battered, but IT WILL NOT LIE DOWN". I love that. The rest is brilliant Word Oicyures of fighting the Greatest Battles of Life, with only the knowledge that God is behind you, and the Bell Tower of Victory lies ahead (a Belfry is a Church Bell Tower). Thanks Maria, and Steven, and Lone Justice. The Album "Shelter" is an Underated Gem". I love the "Live from Radio 1" album on Spotify and ITunes as well! God bless you all