Way Beyond
Way Beyond

Bastille - Way Beyond Lyrics

This lyric analysis delves into a poignant commentary on society's desensitization towards real-world issues, as seen through the lens of a popular alternative rock band. "Way Beyond" is a critique of how people have become numb to the chaos and tragedy… Read more

Sep 9, 2016
415
Way Beyond Music Video

Way Beyond Lyrics

"What the fuck are y'all doing is the question?
This is the question"

The animals break out their cages now
Chaos is raining down around us
But here we stand with our arms folded
Do you wanna be free of this?

When panic rises like the ocean we
Just keep on flicking through the stations 'cause
If we don't post it does it happen
Oh I wanna be free of this

Have you and I been sleepwalking way too long
Won't someone pour ice water on me

It only matters if we care now
If you're way beyond that
And I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders
And I remember when we cared now
If you're way beyond that
Then I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders, my shoulders

Movies and news on television
Sometimes it's hard to tell the differences oh
When real life's more fucked up than fiction
Do you wanna be free of this?

Have you and I been sleepwalking way too long
Won't someone pour ice water on me

It only matters if we care now
If you're way beyond that
And I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders
And I remember when we cared now
If you're way beyond that
Then I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders

I don't wanna play dumb anymore
I just wanna feel something like before
I don't wanna feel numb anymore
I just wanna something like before

It only matters if we care now
If you're way beyond that
Then I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders
And I remember when we cared now
If you're way beyond that
Then I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders, my shoulders

"Television shoulders have the choice of watching the tragedy
Play out from the seating and comfort of their living rooms
But victims have to respond to the pressure of the media while still in shock"

If you're way beyond that
I'm gonna dust you off of my shoulders, my shoulders

Writer(s): MARK CREW, DANIEL SMITH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Post your Interpretation

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

What is the Meaning of Way Beyond?

This lyric analysis delves into a poignant commentary on society's desensitization towards real-world issues, as seen through the lens of a popular alternative rock band. "Way Beyond" is a critique of how people have become numb to the chaos and tragedy unfolding around them, often choosing to remain passive or indifferent. The lyrics suggest that we are so engrossed in our digital lives that we question the reality of events if they're not posted online. The song calls for awakening from this 'sleepwalking' state and caring about these issues again. The line "I'm gonna dust you off my shoulders" signifies letting go of apathy and moving towards empathy and action. It's a compelling call-to-action for listeners to break free from this numbness and start caring again.

End of content

That's all we got for #

Frequently Asked Questions

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions
by Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny

1

133
Hot Songs
by Peso Pluma, Anitta

1

72
by Hotel Ugly

1

84
Recent Blog Posts