I think "when London falls" is a reference to a much earlier historical event. . .the Blitz during World War II. London never did fall to the Nazis, so in this song it is a metaphor for the unthinkable happening.
I think the song is about coping after a devastating loss (a death, a broken relationship, etc.) At first the subjct has trouble with ordinary tasks. But ultimately he works through his emotions and finds something to be passionate about. . .a reason to go on. "In a universe, where you've see the worst, and it's up to you to fix it. . .When London Falls and your still alive"
I think it is also about how moments of great loss and tragedy can also lead to great insights "You've worked it out and you've seen it all and you want to shout how you've seen it all." its fundamentally a very hopefuland uplifting song.
"And you've worked it out
And you see it all
And you want to shout
How you see it all"
I think "when London falls" is a reference to a much earlier historical event. . .the Blitz during World War II. London never did fall to the Nazis, so in this song it is a metaphor for the unthinkable happening.
I think the song is about coping after a devastating loss (a death, a broken relationship, etc.) At first the subjct has trouble with ordinary tasks. But ultimately he works through his emotions and finds something to be passionate about. . .a reason to go on. "In a universe, where you've see the worst, and it's up to you to fix it. . .When London Falls and your still alive"
I think it is also about how moments of great loss and tragedy can also lead to great insights "You've worked it out and you've seen it all and you want to shout how you've seen it all." its fundamentally a very hopefuland uplifting song.
"And you've worked it out And you see it all And you want to shout How you see it all"