Hmm, Ill give it a shot. Btw, it should be "We were the VICTIMS of ourselves" not "phantoms"
V1-"Into the night"...
I think this verse means confronting reality and suffering because of it
Chorus- "We were the Kings and Queens of promise.."
(Past tense) Our potential has been corrupted by our ambitions. Worshiping a "lesser god" (aka money, sex, power). "Between Heaven and Hell" meaning not quite good and not quite evil. Or probably, of the earth... worshiping man-made values and not the ones the devil or God has given us.
V2- "Into your lives..."
We were so desperate for our new ambitions that we harmed others
V3- "The age of man is over.."
We're basically destroying ourselves and the "lessons that we learned...have only just begun" could mean that we have to learn to live with the decisions we've made
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2
(Present tense) I see this as a more hopeful stance. They dont say "of promise" because we are already past that promise. Though we've made mistakes, we learn from them, correct them and live with them to stand tall as Kings and Queens the way we are now
When I read the lyrics, I felt that the song wasn't as hopeful as it made me feel. After reading your analysis, which I feel is spot on, it was once again hopeful to me! Thanks.
When I read the lyrics, I felt that the song wasn't as hopeful as it made me feel. After reading your analysis, which I feel is spot on, it was once again hopeful to me! Thanks.
Hey I thought this analysis was great. I just have one more point to add on to the last part.
Hey I thought this analysis was great. I just have one more point to add on to the last part.
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2
I agree that they don't say "of promise" because we already he's referring to a new generation. I believe the fact that kids are singing the chorus which leads out to the end of the song emphasizes your point. It's the next generation learning from the mistakes of the past, the new Kings and Queens.
I agree that they don't say "of promise" because we already he's referring to a new generation. I believe the fact that kids are singing the chorus which leads out to the end of the song emphasizes your point. It's the next generation learning from the mistakes of the past, the new Kings and Queens.
Hmm, Ill give it a shot. Btw, it should be "We were the VICTIMS of ourselves" not "phantoms"
V1-"Into the night"... I think this verse means confronting reality and suffering because of it
Chorus- "We were the Kings and Queens of promise.." (Past tense) Our potential has been corrupted by our ambitions. Worshiping a "lesser god" (aka money, sex, power). "Between Heaven and Hell" meaning not quite good and not quite evil. Or probably, of the earth... worshiping man-made values and not the ones the devil or God has given us.
V2- "Into your lives..." We were so desperate for our new ambitions that we harmed others
V3- "The age of man is over.." We're basically destroying ourselves and the "lessons that we learned...have only just begun" could mean that we have to learn to live with the decisions we've made
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2 (Present tense) I see this as a more hopeful stance. They dont say "of promise" because we are already past that promise. Though we've made mistakes, we learn from them, correct them and live with them to stand tall as Kings and Queens the way we are now
Good analysis, I have to agree you broke it down pretty well.
Good analysis, I have to agree you broke it down pretty well.
"worshiping man-made values and not the ones the devil or God has given us."
"worshiping man-made values and not the ones the devil or God has given us."
seriously, where would we be with out tools? "man-made" need not be a mark inferior
seriously, where would we be with out tools? "man-made" need not be a mark inferior
Good job your meaning fits perfectly
Good job your meaning fits perfectly
When I read the lyrics, I felt that the song wasn't as hopeful as it made me feel. After reading your analysis, which I feel is spot on, it was once again hopeful to me! Thanks.
When I read the lyrics, I felt that the song wasn't as hopeful as it made me feel. After reading your analysis, which I feel is spot on, it was once again hopeful to me! Thanks.
Hey I thought this analysis was great. I just have one more point to add on to the last part.
Hey I thought this analysis was great. I just have one more point to add on to the last part.
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2
"We are the Kings, We are the Queens" x2
I agree that they don't say "of promise" because we already he's referring to a new generation. I believe the fact that kids are singing the chorus which leads out to the end of the song emphasizes your point. It's the next generation learning from the mistakes of the past, the new Kings and Queens.
I agree that they don't say "of promise" because we already he's referring to a new generation. I believe the fact that kids are singing the chorus which leads out to the end of the song emphasizes your point. It's the next generation learning from the mistakes of the past, the new Kings and Queens.
That was poorly written, but I think it's understandable. I'm embarrassed for not checking my writing. hah!
That was poorly written, but I think it's understandable. I'm embarrassed for not checking my writing. hah!