Firstly, I would like to say as well, that the lyrics are totally wrong. If you check out the band's official website you will find the (which I've submitted here and are awaiting approval) correct lyrics.
"What a shame, what a shame we all remain
Such fragile broken things
A beauty half betrayed
Butterflies with punctured wings"
As it is Part II to Let the Flames Begin, I see that they were warring then and they felt so promising, they had 'Brand New Eyes' (butterfly cover of the last album) and were ready to take flight, however their wings were punctured (beauty half betrayed= 2 members leaving, injuring the wings), and now "what once was blazing light, there's a tiny spark" meaning there is hope to get over it all, turning their eyes to God, so they can just continue as a band and reach lives with their music.
Honestly if you pick apart certain lines, different aspects of the band's struggle pop out at you.There are references to the band's war between members, the failed relationship, broken friendship, new relationship (yes I think the words 'Glory' and 'enemy's song' highlights him) and their religious preference. It really all comes out for me in the second verse:
"What a mess, what a mystery we’ve made
of love and other simple things"
I like to think it's a song of multiple meanings that tells the band's story. Everyone can take something from the song as well and apply it to their lives. Doesn't have to be religious. That's what I like about Paramore, they may be 'religious' but their music has a more secular take on life.
Firstly, I would like to say as well, that the lyrics are totally wrong. If you check out the band's official website you will find the (which I've submitted here and are awaiting approval) correct lyrics.
"What a shame, what a shame we all remain Such fragile broken things A beauty half betrayed Butterflies with punctured wings"
As it is Part II to Let the Flames Begin, I see that they were warring then and they felt so promising, they had 'Brand New Eyes' (butterfly cover of the last album) and were ready to take flight, however their wings were punctured (beauty half betrayed= 2 members leaving, injuring the wings), and now "what once was blazing light, there's a tiny spark" meaning there is hope to get over it all, turning their eyes to God, so they can just continue as a band and reach lives with their music.
Honestly if you pick apart certain lines, different aspects of the band's struggle pop out at you.There are references to the band's war between members, the failed relationship, broken friendship, new relationship (yes I think the words 'Glory' and 'enemy's song' highlights him) and their religious preference. It really all comes out for me in the second verse:
"What a mess, what a mystery we’ve made of love and other simple things"
I like to think it's a song of multiple meanings that tells the band's story. Everyone can take something from the song as well and apply it to their lives. Doesn't have to be religious. That's what I like about Paramore, they may be 'religious' but their music has a more secular take on life.
I can't find the lyrics on paramore.net. Could you please send me the link? :)
I can't find the lyrics on paramore.net. Could you please send me the link? :)