BECK
- Orphans Lyrics / with translations(feat. Cat Power)
Think I'm stranded but I don't know where
I got this diamond that don't know how to shine
In the sun where these dark winds wail
And these children leave their rulers behind
As we cross ten leagues from a Rubicon
With matchsticks for my bones
If we could learn how to freeze ourselves alive
We could learn to leave these burdens to burn
Cast out these creatures of woe
Who shattered themselves
Fighting a fire with your bare hands
Now my journey takes me further south
I want to hear what the blind men sing
With their fossils and their gypsy bones
I'll stand beside myself so I'm not alone
And how can I new again
What rusts every time it rains?
And the rain it comes and floods our lungs
We're just orphans in a tidal wave's wake
If I wake up and see my maker coming
With all of his crimson and his iron desire
We'll drag the streets with the baggage of longing
To be loved or destroyed
From a void to a grain of sand in your hand
Think I'm stranded but I don't know where
I got this diamond that don't know how to shine
In the sun where these dark winds wail
And these children leave their rulers behind
As we cross ten leagues from a Rubicon
With matchsticks for my bones
If we could learn how to freeze ourselves alive
We could learn to leave these burdens to burn
Cast out these creatures of woe
Who shattered themselves
Fighting a fire with your bare hands
Now my journey takes me further south
With their fossils and their gypsy bones
I'll stand beside myself so I'm not alone
And how can I new again
What rusts every time it rains?
And the rain it comes and floods our lungs
We're just orphans in a tidal wave's wake
If I wake up and see my maker coming
With all of his crimson and his iron desire
We'll drag the streets with the baggage of longing
To be loved or destroyed
From a void to a grain of sand in your hand
Facts about Orphans
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Orphans is written by Beck David Hansen.
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It is first released on July 05, 2008 as part of Beck's album "Modern Guilt" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, Beck's 'Orphans' is a song about feelings of being lost and uncertainty, which is expressed through the image of the singer being stranded without knowing where to go or how to shine. He struggles and fights the metaphor of freezing oneself alive and beating expectations with bare hands to show the challenges one undergoes in life, while at the same time, he hints at a burning desire for love and acceptance in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Orphans lyrics mainly portray the emotions of reflection, angst, heartbreak, despair, and excitement. Nevertheless, the song emphasizes the struggle and the fight for resilience, the quest for identity, and the wish and love. The lyrics include some mature themes and images, which might not be suitable for very young children such as burdens, longing, and existential reflections. On the other hand, there are no explicit language, violence, or drug use, so it can be considered appropriate for older children if there is parental guidance.
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Orphans falls under the genre Alternative.
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Orphans song length is 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Who wrote Orphans lyrics?
Orphans is written by Beck David Hansen.
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When was Orphans released?
It is first released on July 05, 2008 as part of Beck's album "Modern Guilt" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Orphans lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, Beck's 'Orphans' is a song about feelings of being lost and uncertainty, which is expressed through the image of the singer being stranded without knowing where to go or how to shine. He struggles and fights the metaphor of freezing oneself alive and beating expectations with bare hands to show the challenges one undergoes in life, while at the same time, he hints at a burning desire for love and acceptance in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Orphans lyrics mainly portray the emotions of reflection, angst, heartbreak, despair, and excitement. Nevertheless, the song emphasizes the struggle and the fight for resilience, the quest for identity, and the wish and love. The lyrics include some mature themes and images, which might not be suitable for very young children such as burdens, longing, and existential reflections. On the other hand, there are no explicit language, violence, or drug use, so it can be considered appropriate for older children if there is parental guidance.
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Which genre is Orphans?
Orphans falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Orphans?
Orphans song length is 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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