The Price
Silent Theory Lyrics
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Theyโฒve heard enough from you
There's nothing left
Every next word pours salt deeper in the wound
This cratered hole
You dug yourself
With shovel in hand
Youโฒll beg for help
I hate this apparatus, I just wanna watch it burn
Let the fire glass the land and see what blossoms in return
Nero fiddled down as most of Rome was set ablaze
Actually he wasn't there, but that's less interesting to say
Pass the buck, the luck is rough
The odds they suck, so bluffs is a must, I must adjust
Am I evะตr gonna finally satiate the lust
Itโฒs entะตrtaining, suffocating in the ash and dust because
This isnโฒt what you thought it would be
You wanna leave but you can't escape
Youโฒll just end up at the bottom with me
That body bag that you'll fill one day, can wait you out
Turn deaf ears and blind wide eyes
The smoke is choking so much more
Than lungs and desperate cries, I find
When thereโฒs static in the action,
That's when passion gets passed to the wayside, with a lack of pride
Make way for the next distraction,
Fuck we gonna do is our mouths keep gasping
I donโฒt really wanna die
Is anything really gonna matter after all I've climbed the
Ladder just to fall and break and shatter every bone I've ever had
If thereโฒs a lesson to be learned
You get what you pay for!
This isnโฒt what you thought it would be
You wanna leave but you can't escape
Youโฒll just end up at the bottom with me
That body bag that you'll fill one day, can wait you out
This isnโฒt what you thought it would be
You wanna leave but you can't escape (escape!)
Youโฒll just end up at the bottom with me
That body bag that you'll fill one day, can wait you out!
This isn't what you thought it would be
You wanna leave but you canโฒt escape (you canโฒt escape)
You'll just end up at the bottom with me
That body bag that youโฒll fill one day, can wait you out
This isn't what you thought it would be
You wanna leave but you canโฒt escape (escape!)
You'll just end up at the bottom with me
That body bag that youโฒll fill one day, can wait you out!
This is what I want
This is what I came for
This is what I lost
This is what I paid for
This is what I want
This is what I came for
This is what I lost
This is what I paid for
The lyrics to Silent Theory's "The Price" speak to the consequences of one's actions and the realization that one cannot escape their own fate. The song suggests that the singer of the song has done something to harm themselves or others and now they are facing the consequences of their actions. The line "Save your breath, they've heard enough from you" suggests that the singer has tried to explain or justify their actions but those around them are fed up and have stopped listening. The line "Every next word pours salt deeper in the wound" suggests that every time the singer tries to defend themselves or explain, they only make things worse. The lines "This isn't what you thought it would be, you wanna leave but you can't escape" suggest that the singer is facing the reality of the situation and can no longer avoid the consequences of their actions. However, the line "That body bag that you'll fill one day, can wait you out" suggests that the singer still has time to make things right before they meet their ultimate fate.
The song also explores the idea of destruction and rebirth. The line "Let the fire glass the land and see what blossoms in return" suggests that sometimes destruction can lead to something new and beautiful. However, the lines "Nero fiddled down as most of Rome was set ablaze, actually he wasn't there, but that's less interesting to say" suggest that sometimes destruction is caused by those who are too self-absorbed or ignorant to see the consequences of their actions. The line "This is what I want, this is what I came for, this is what I lost, this is what I paid for" suggests that the singer knows what they want and what they are willing to pay for it, but they may not have fully understood the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Price" speak to the idea that every action we take has consequences, and sometimes those consequences cannot be avoided. It also suggests that sometimes destruction can lead to rebirth, but we must be mindful of our actions and the impact they have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your breath
It's pointless to keep talking
They've heard enough from you
No one wants to hear what you have to say anymore
There's nothing left
You've exhausted all your options
Every next word pours salt deeper in the wound
Anything you say will only make things worse
This cratered hole
The problem you're facing is deep and difficult to climb out of
You dug yourself
You're responsible for your own problems
With shovel in hand
You're ready to make things right
You'll beg for help
You need assistance to solve the problem
I hate this apparatus, I just wanna watch it burn
I despise this situation and would rather see it destroyed
Let the fire glass the land and see what blossoms in return
Maybe something good will come out of the destruction
Nero fiddled down as most of Rome was set ablaze
People in power can be indifferent to the suffering of others
Actually he wasn't there, but that's less interesting to say
The truth is less sensational than the myth
Pass the buck, the luck is rough
No one is taking responsibility for the problem
The odds they suck, so bluffs is a must, I must adjust
The situation is bad, so deception is necessary
Am I ever gonna finally satiate the lust
Will I ever find satisfaction?
It's entertaining, suffocating in the ash and dust because
People can find amusement in tragedy
This isn't what you thought it would be
The situation has turned out differently than anticipated
You wanna leave but you can't escape
You're stuck and can't get away
You'll just end up at the bottom with me
You'll experience the same fate as me
That body bag that you'll fill one day, can wait you out
Death is inevitable, but it can wait
Turn deaf ears and blind wide eyes
Ignoring the problem won't make it go away
The smoke is choking so much more
The situation is worse than it seems
Than lungs and desperate cries, I find
It affects more than just physical health
When there's static in the action,
Nothing is being done to solve the problem
That's when passion gets passed to the wayside, with a lack of pride
People lose their motivation and dignity
Make way for the next distraction,
People move on from one problem to the next
Fuck we gonna do is our mouths keep gasping
We're not getting anywhere if we keep talking instead of taking action
I don't really wanna die
I'm afraid of death
Is anything really gonna matter after all I've climbed the ladder just to fall and break and shatter every bone I've ever had
Will my achievements matter in the face of death?
If there's a lesson to be learned
There might be something to gain from the experience
You get what you pay for!
You'll receive what you deserve
This is what I want
I have clear priorities
This is what I came for
I have set goals
This is what I lost
I have suffered setbacks
This is what I paid for
I have made sacrifices to achieve my goals
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matchboxschrieverpetersonl7
@@htokid7299 17 USC section 512c or elsewhere in the law.
CEASE AND DESIST WORK BOTH WAYS.
AS DOES RESPECT.
I'M NO ROBO-COP.
I'M A SOLAR HERO MOON KNIGHT.
RESPECT IS HONORABLE
10% OF YOUR PROFIT AND PERMISSIONS
SO DOES RESPECT MAKE IT SO
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