BEIRUT
- The Penalty Lyrics / with translationsLike an ancient day and I'm on trial
Let them seize the way, this once was an island
And I could not stay for I believed them
Left for the lights, always in season
Impassable night in a crowd of homesick
Fully grown children, you'll leave the lights
Your family may not wait, sir, keep on believing
Our parents rue the day, they find us kneeling
Let them think what they may, for they've good reason
Left for the lights, always in season
Let them seize the way, this once was an island
And I could not stay for I believed them
Left for the lights, always in season
Impassable night in a crowd of homesick
Fully grown children, you'll leave the lights
Our parents rue the day, they find us kneeling
Let them think what they may, for they've good reason
Left for the lights, always in season
Facts about The Penalty
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The Penalty is written by Zach Condon.
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It is first released on October 08, 2007 as part of Beirut's album "The Flying Club Cup" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Beirut's 'The Penalty' is a song that beautifully communicates the feelings of nostalgia and yearning for the time gone by, depicted through an ancient day and an island that could not be stayed on. The lyrics narrate the war between personal wishes and the dictates of society, giving hints of going for the lights and the price paid for such actions. The penalty lyrics are majorly revolving around contemplation, angst, heartbreak, despair and solitude. However, the song also illuminates the need for the search of belonging and the disillusionment with expectations. The words comprise themes of departure from home and family ties that might need parent help for the littlest ones. Although there is no direct mention of violence, sexual activity, or drug use, the emotional intensity and intricacy of the topics might be too much for very small children to grasp.
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The Penalty falls under the genre Alternative.
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The Penalty song length is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote The Penalty lyrics?
The Penalty is written by Zach Condon.
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When was The Penalty released?
It is first released on October 08, 2007 as part of Beirut's album "The Flying Club Cup" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Penalty lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Beirut's 'The Penalty' is a song that beautifully communicates the feelings of nostalgia and yearning for the time gone by, depicted through an ancient day and an island that could not be stayed on. The lyrics narrate the war between personal wishes and the dictates of society, giving hints of going for the lights and the price paid for such actions. The penalty lyrics are majorly revolving around contemplation, angst, heartbreak, despair and solitude. However, the song also illuminates the need for the search of belonging and the disillusionment with expectations. The words comprise themes of departure from home and family ties that might need parent help for the littlest ones. Although there is no direct mention of violence, sexual activity, or drug use, the emotional intensity and intricacy of the topics might be too much for very small children to grasp.
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Which genre is The Penalty?
The Penalty falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song The Penalty?
The Penalty song length is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Zach Condon
Record Label(s): 2007 Ba Da Bing
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