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The hole we fulled with the world we built,
And you know damn well it won't save us,
So hold it till the world stands still,
And you know damn well it won't save us.
We nailed it shut.
A world to rot.
And we beg from the bones of the soil to scream back,
"No, you can't save us!"
"It won't be us!"
It repeats it again like you breathe old rust.
Be the weight to the rope,
Be the wolf to the lamb.
But it won't do a good goddamn.
You can't save us.
The road lay long,
We were too far gone.
Did we burnt that bridge?
Am I just sleeping?
Still breathing...
Carry gold to dust,
It repeats it again like you breathe old rust.
Be the change, be the hope,
Be the mind to the man,
Be the world to the flame
But it won't do a good goddamn this waiting.
I will face it with my arms open.
I feel these eyes on me.
Drink in this sweet
Surrender (comfort me)
I fed this desperate hunger,
I swallow all I'd hoped for.
So fuck your prayer for rain.
Pray for rust
It won't save us.
I feel these hands on me.
Welcome this weight,
Surrender.
I am your rope,
Your burden,
The windowless room,
The water.
So fuck your prayer for rain.
Pray for rust.
Dam this waiting.
And you know damn well it won't save us,
So hold it till the world stands still,
And you know damn well it won't save us.
A world to rot.
And we beg from the bones of the soil to scream back,
"No, you can't save us!"
It repeats it again like you breathe old rust.
Be the weight to the rope,
Be the wolf to the lamb.
But it won't do a good goddamn.
You can't save us.
We were too far gone.
Did we burnt that bridge?
Am I just sleeping?
Still breathing...
It repeats it again like you breathe old rust.
Be the change, be the hope,
Be the mind to the man,
Be the world to the flame
But it won't do a good goddamn this waiting.
I will face it with my arms open.
Drink in this sweet
Surrender (comfort me)
I fed this desperate hunger,
I swallow all I'd hoped for.
Pray for rust
It won't save us.
Welcome this weight,
Surrender.
I am your rope,
Your burden,
The windowless room,
The water.
Pray for rust.
Dam this waiting.
Song Info
Submitted by
quietviking On Oct 07, 2018
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The song explores themes of disillusionment, the futility of salvation, and the acceptance of harsh realities.
The opening lines convey a sense of futility and a realization that the world or the structures built cannot save us. The repetition of "you know damn well it won't save us" suggests a recognition that relying on external factors or constructs will not bring salvation or redemption.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe a world that has decayed and is beyond saving. The speaker acknowledges the futile attempts to beg for salvation from the bones of the earth. There is a sense of resignation as the repeated phrases emphasize that no matter the effort, it won't make a difference. The weight to the rope and the wolf to the lamb imagery suggests a futile struggle against inevitable outcomes.
The second verse continues with a reflection on the past and questions whether bridges were burned, leading to a sense of detachment or dissociation from reality. The repetition of "it repeats it again like you breathe old rust" conveys a sense of weariness and the cyclical nature of futile attempts.
The chorus expresses a willingness to face the harsh realities with open arms and a recognition of the eyes watching and judging. There is a surrender to the desperate hunger for meaning or purpose. The rejection of prayers for rain and the call to pray for rust suggests a desire for decay or dissolution instead of false hopes.
The first bridge reinforces the futility of salvation, emphasizing that it won't save us.
The second chorus brings a sense of surrender and acceptance. The hands on the speaker are welcomed, and they become the burden or the rope for others. The windowless room and the water could symbolize confinement and isolation. Again, the rejection of prayers for rain and the call to pray for rust highlight a desire for decay or acceptance of harsh realities.
The final chorus repeats the themes of surrender and the desperate hunger for meaning. The rejection of prayers for rain and the call to pray for rust is reiterated.
Overall, "Rust" conveys a sense of disillusionment, a recognition of the futility of salvation, and an acceptance of the harsh realities of life. The lyrics depict a journey of resignation, surrender, and an embrace of the inevitable decay or dissolution.