Owl City - Embers with Lyrics (HQ)

[@leopordpotterfriends]

adam writes songs that are not only interpreted differently by different people, they mean more than one thing...he uses versatile metaphors, unlike most artists who just talk in song form, adam sings poetry...full of metaphors, and no one knows exactly what adam wrote the song about, but his songs all have multiple statements...god i love owl city...

[@Kncperseus]

So, essentially, some guy thought this was a good song to be used during evacuation of humans from a god-battle torn city.

[@MYX5]

I confirm

[@Smaug555]

In my opinion, Owl City is one of those artists that you can't help but enjoy.

[@skylarindigo4723]

He is really! Even if you don't like owl city there is probably a owl city song you like

[@meileechua1717]

i agree with u on that

[@fodder4me]

Can't help but say yes☺️

[@tristanisstupid447]

True

[@afkasdfFEWFHLGF]

i would say yes but my 6 year old brother hates it probably because i love it

[@tristanpiad2933]

You know what? Owl City songs encouraged me to face different problems in life!! THANK YOU "OWL CITY" FOR ALL OF YOUR SONGS!! I WILL BE HOOTOWL TILL THE END!!

[@Hack_the_world]

Samee till the end!!

[@Jaydove2387]

I want to have an Owl House in Owl City.

[@jacksoncordray1593]

One of those songs where you just get that “triangular entity should be playing this over a city halls speakers during a god battle royale” type of vibe

[@amilahue3370]

As you do.

[@THExRISER]

Where we droppin' [REDACTED]

[@AurelianSkies]

Damn, even you got the urge to come here after seeing that lmao.

[@nemesismm1006]

Somehow this song is perfect for that whole scenario. Kinda makes me think of a Steven King book too....

[@huh2275]

@@nemesismm1006 What scenario?

[@Devisidev]

This feels like the "the main characters are struggling to fight the final boss but are slowly overcoming them, slowly but surly, over the course of 3 different fights and 3 related cutscenes, eventually pushing past what was though was possible and finally saving the world. They've done it, they're free. They won."

[@Jaydove2387]

And then they kiss

[@mynameisT853]

Owl City is like that one singer that brings a smile to everyone who listens to him.

[@missingnoghost]

There are many ways to interpret this song. The way I see it, it's about how life can be hard sometimes, and how you just have to drag yourself out of bed each morning and hang in there, because things will get better eventually.

[@crazyhannahl]

That's the beauty of art. It means something different to everyone who witnesses it. That's why trying to label it as one thing ruins the magic. The job of an artist is to deepen the mystery. Adam does a beautiful job with that here.

[@rileypamplin1311]

I played this for my friend when she had depression. Helps a lot.

[@alina6512]

That's good

[@moralesriveraomar233]

Recently a close friend was struggling with depression, I dedicated her this song among others, it certainly helps... [REDACTED] if you happen to read this remember that you're not alone, you've got this and some times things go right temporarily :3

[@Kncperseus]

@@moralesriveraomar233 Tell her that Pangloss loves her. Pangloss loves everyone.

[@cefrinaldi8060]

I watch this after read scp 1936 daleport. It is state that during the incident, the dubstep version of ember by owl city was played during the chaos at the town hall.... No one?.... Just me then....

[@tamonk9054]

you didn't read it you watched The Exploring Series video on it

[@mercury7d]

Autizmo I read it but was reminded of the article after exploring did a vid on it.

[@NcrXnbi]

Follow the antler God if you want to live.

[@cefrinaldi8060]

@@tamonk9054 i both watch and read it (after watch the video just to make sure) is that count? 😂

[@darkseeker1112]

Well I liked this song long before I watched the scp. But I came back to this song because of the scp lol.

[@interstellaur]

There's something about Adam's music. It makes me feel like I'm in a whole new world of happiness. I love it so much..

[@yoyohanaBR]

I'm not into SCP, but knowing that this song is being a thing in this community makes me happy lol One of my favorites songs from Adam Young!

[@notrod5341]

It's even better than that. The song is used in the context of humanity continuing to survive against unknowable entities. It works with the theme of the song itself and I think that's just neat.

[@yoyohanaBR]

@@notrod5341 this is amazing! This song really have this vibe of "keep going even though bad things happens"

[@coldbob]

This isint a Scp song though?

[@evanhunt1863]

@@coldbob It features in SCP-1936. The file notes that the song wasn't written when it was played from Daleport's town hall, but when has linear time mattered to anomalies?

[@coldbob]

@@evanhunt1863 didn’t know that one existed my bad.

[@RootBeerWolfDog]

It's a shame this song isn't very popular, it's one of his best. Ah well, at least it hasn't been mainstreamed to death XD

[@TravisGlover-TheArtfulDodger]

You're right!

[@mandirakumar1239]

this my fave song

[@hishot9442]

All of his songs are his best !!!!!

[@harvey15famor]

rootbeerwolfdog i agree!!!

[@alphabravo2731]

rootbeerwolfdog mainstream sucks!

[@InchonDM]

It strikes me as a song about depression, personally. But that's probably because that's a personal issue of mine. It says a lot that it can be interpreted in whatever way it speaks to people, equally.

[@kelliemoore8516]

yeah, I was thinking of the same thing. I went through some hard stuff and I still have bad days, but I fight with a passion, and I never stop because I know it gets better.

[@littleblackwing]

Agreed. Honestly, I don't understand how it could be about anything else, but that's just me.

[@johannaoldach2288]

I get that but do you mean the sadness of depression (that makes sense right?)or the getting through it? Personally this and "gold" are my owl city goto songs when I'm sad cuz they make me feel happier and empowered. Someone picked up onthefact that this is the polar opposite to "silhouette" , so I think the songs would go as a couple: ones the sadness of depression, the other is the being brave and pushing through it. 💙

[@Mrcreeperdead]

bruh this song reminds me of devine beings bashing their heads in while others try to keep up the spirit of innocent bystanders.

[@InchonDM]

@@johannaoldach2288 Kind of both. I'm stuck with chronic depression, so it always finds a way to come back, like the huge parasitic gremlin that it is. And then we go back to the start of the song. But I'm _still here,_ and it hasn't beaten me, and it's _not going to._ Sometimes the embers go cold, but they're just waiting to be relit anew. Hell, it tried to get me to forget this song, which is why there's a six year gap in between these comments. At some point I did forget. But not forever.

[@abject_sky1915]

honestly I used to have this group of friends we always hung out...everything about it makes me feel terrible and I start to ball....but this song brings me back to when things were simple and when we hung out all together and cried together and thrived together

[@dapperbunch5029]

Most people in the comments are like : Great music symbolism! And then there is people like me that just be: D A L E P O R T B A T T L E R O Y A L E

[@ranjitsarkar3126]

Oh shit Same to me

[@dappykenny38]

Oneiroi and Pangloss Tag Team

[@moralesriveraomar233]

Honestly, both! It ties nicely to the symbolism

[@subodhchand7269]

And bfdi fans

[@troyatreo]

Welcome! its my pleasure, always and will be inspired by Adam's work, and this lyrical video is the result, :D He makes his listeners so special! :D God Bless!

[@jamie5299]

I find this song to be about depression myself :3 About how it feels like everything is against you, but then he found a small amount of hope, has taken that hope, and is building it up to get better

[@facesmileyball]

One of the two best songs Owl City has ever produced. The other is Beautiful Times.

[@swanily]

AGREED

[@Kjj17]

Kept me alive, honestly.

[@talondiwisch5206]

Beautiful Times is amazing. I haven’t heard a song like it. This song in particular sounds like plenty of other songs.

[@exerpachuau5486]

Man.!! This drumming is tight AF.! Love this song

[@Schokobon111]

This song really speaks to those who have or are dealing with mental illness.

[@jessupboyus]

+Milena Waelde What kind of mental illnesses

[@alinbriseno2698]

+Jesse B Anxiety, depression, ect.

[@hotelpsycho9886]

Milena Waelde I don't see it as a mental illness, that makes people think of retardation etc, which definitely does NOT help with the remarks. Anyway I have depression anxiety etc and this song rlly does help, especially when you find out your crush doesn't like you (or doesn't swing the same way) and that your only salvation has been taken from you. Might get into music until summer break starts

[@SMN9a]

True

[@basicrunner2734]

owl city the only song artist that you can listen to all their songs and hate none of them

[@swanily]

Totally agree

[@The_Power]

You can hate owl city songs? That's crazy bro!

[@swanily]

I think you read his comment wrong, lol

[@lettherainfallstudios50]

+Scotland Dobson OMG SO TRUE

[@The-ft9zv]

I agree, but Imagine Dragons are amazing too.

[@meileechua1717]

I LOVE THIS SONGGG, something about this song just make me feel so ALIVE!!

[@gwocerylist91795]

What I have come to understand about many of Adam's songs is that they tend to be ambiguous. So everyone is right about what the songs mean.

[@hessanneiltenaja1316]

the fire in this song means youre believed in god dont let it die coz when its all said and done youve shine like the sun so dont let youre believed in god be gone the artist fanning you through his music its his way to make youre fire stay alive....such a good music with glorios meaning

[@claragreen7472]

That song is so true. There were days when each hour was a war I fought to survive! There were nights full of nightmares, and I dreaded closing my eyes! -Adam Young So True.

[@camicuss4053]

This song is on my playlist for a very long time now. And with this pandemic going on this song hits so hard.

[@shanzeakhan215]

owl city is my favourite band and its songs are awesome!!!

[@edisonp.thomas6106]

Yeah.

[@σηεσ-λ2σ]

Shanzea Khan owl city is one person

[@sharmisthabhagawati7884]

Shanzea Khan same here bro

[@randomcrap5052]

I wanted to like your comment but I'm over here like: "Where in Tartarus is the like button?"

[@Voidoidido]

owl city is a project not a band

[@jace337]

I’m 19 now, listening to owl city brings back all the memories back then. It’s just beautiful

[@monsterhighgouls]

life is the fire. Don't put it out. It gets better.

[@brothereldest7432]

Oooh that's deep

[@GracefulWolftongue]

+KitCatBat That's what she said

[@brothereldest7432]

A. D. Grace who?

[@jessupboyus]

+Toralei Stripe He is referring to Hebrews 12:29: for our "God is a consuming fire.", he is a Christian.

[@papertiger6965]

+Jesse B I take it you are too :)

[@jamesmincham9493]

This is one of my favourite Owl City Songs, I love it it's so meaningful.

[@momoman29]

this song had cheered me up when i am preparing for the college entrance exam, and i believe this fire will go on to light up my whole life!

[@mandirakumar1239]

good for you

[@SapphireRain18]

This song saved my life

[@alina6512]

I'm happy that you're alive :)

[@lettherainfallstudios50]

+Alina _O I love seeing comments like this :D you are so nice to say that it warms my heart people being so nice to eachother

[@meileechua1717]

aww, thats cute!

[@ginagutierrez549]

I was bleeding, stopped believing, could have di-oh, wrong song.

[@jordangoudemand2439]

gina gutierrez That reference :)

[@funkopapa8223]

Owl city - Embers lyrics, as depicted by google translate There were days when every hour was a war, I fought for the survival It was a night full of nightmares and I was afraid to close my eyes There were exploding sky alive with rain drown But the world should sparkle like a candle in the dark A fire brought me to life So I am fanning climb as high For there is no other way we can stay alive Because we are burning bright Since we are all connected And when all is said and done We are like the sun So do not let the fire die And see the sky How is filled with light And while the new coal Whatever you do, just do not let the fire die And you will find that it will be morning If the ashes and embers of the Cold But you fight passion And never leave, because you know As you know, it's even better And his story is not told, Every movement, every movement, every war, every love Yes, coal to shine from So I am fanning climb as high For there is no other way we can stay alive Because we are burning bright Since we are all connected And when all is said and done We are like the sun So do not let the fire die And see the sky How is filled with light And while the new coal Whatever you do, just do not let the fire die Do not let the fire die It will be better Let the fire not die, not Because we burn bright (bright burning) Since we are all connected And when all is said and done We are like the sun So do not let the fire die And see the sky (see sky) How is filled with light And while the new coal Whatever you do, just do not let the fire die And while the new coal Whatever you do, just do not let the fire die Do not let the fire die.

[@reedalbenesius9443]

Brayden David fail... lol

[@bricheeseworld1415]

Adam chose the wrong lyrics, lol!

[@islamicknowledge7612]

Bricheeseworld GO FUCK YOURSELF BITCH

[@kristenamethyst1505]

Brayden David Lol

[@superbrightbrat7647]

Best Song in "The Midsummer Station" in my opinion. it just needs popularity.

[@firewater4470]

i love the background it always made me happy :)

[@mandirakumar1239]

this background is my fav

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Hats off to the artist , they're amazing.

[@davidmukarovsky2044]

There seems to be a reference in these lyrics to Matthew 13:43 - "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Another passage of Scripture that came to my mind while listening to this song is Luke 12:49 - "I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" EDIT: I'm not saying you have to be a Christian to appreciate this song. There are many ways to interpret it so choose whatever interpretation you want :)

[@LuiKang043]

Well Adam Young is a Christian. So I guess it could be the inspiration for him. :) Nevertheless, the call to never give up hope for a virtuous cause is something we all should relate to, no matter what our faith is. :)

[@davidmukarovsky2044]

You are quite right. :) After all, the fire Adam sings of is something that concerns all of us. "For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt." (Mark 9:49)

[@victoriaward6553]

thanks for ruining the song +Darth Davus

[@EsotErikka]

Victoria Ward thanks for being an ass bandit

[@WitchyRei]

I'm a Pagan, and I know that Adam Young is very inspired by his Christian faith. I think his songs are beautiful, and you're probably spot on with the scriptural references. Don't listen to asshats who tell you you're ruining the song by assigning scripture to them, especially taking into account that Adam Young wrote "You're not alone" (You rescued me/ and I believe/ that God is Love/ and He is all I need) and "Galaxies" (Dear God, I was terribly lost/ When the galaxies crossed/ And the Sun went dark/ But dear God, You're the only North Star/ I would follow this far)

[@MusicXX11]

this song is amazing

[@amrd13]

I'm going through some depression, and you're very inspirational.Thanks.

[@lufte4784]

Only 90's kids from Daleport, New England will remember STOLEN COMMENT

[@TrebleClefQueen]

That was pretty deep and I'm glad you powered through it all and you're still here despite all that. Stay strong, and don't let your fire die

[@Nyxisdangerous]

I love this song so much its gotten me through a lot

[@daisylee8334]

At first when I heard this song I wasnt sure if I liked it. Now I cant get enough!

[@Jc-mz9zg]

i can't shake off the feeling that Adam is referring to Jesus and the passion of the christian, i just can't shake that feeling off and to be honest i'm happy i realise it that way

[@Exalindor1]

I LOVE the way the the violin sounds its really amazing.

[@broker1628]

0:32 is my favorite part ovo it just gets you so pumped

[@mitchmalatesta5895]

Who cares if he's catholic, christian, atheist, or anything, songs can have meanings that have nothing to do with religion. I think this is about fighting that inner demon we all have that tries to bring us down. Truly beautiful work Adam makes.

[@dementedmylittlepony]

this song makes me happy UGH i love it. this, plant life, wolf bite up all night and a few others, just make my life so much better. mixed with the videos of a few youtubers such as jackscepticeye and markiplier. UGH they make me so happy

[@grant5147]

Agreed it is life with those songs

[@lettherainfallstudios50]

Usually in comment sections there are so many fights and cussing and just trolls but here I see people are happy and showing their emotions it makes me happy what a single song can do and bring people together

[@jess41003]

Finally. Someone who actually agrees with me. Adam is going in a pop kind of direction. I'm a newish fan so I heard his newer songs and fell in love and found his older songs and really, became obsessed with him. Good Time, When Can I see You Again? are the beginning of Adam's change of genre...I hop he stays with the style of his music

[@0rangellama]

I love this song so much, it's probably the best one on the album.

[@larkflyre]

This will have to be one of the best lyrics videos I've ever seen. I absolutely hate it when the lyrics come late. It just bugs me so much. So nice vid

[@CoralTrezzo98]

Hahah Well thank you cx And I think that was my main reason for putting it on here. So that people will know that they are worth more than they realize and that they can get through anything. You just gotta have stick-to-it-ness cx I didn't really have that, I always gave up. Kinda why I began all the habits. But I made it out. And soooo many people can also. They just need to never give up c: And hopefully someone will come around to help them c: Thank you for being inspired cx It means a lot

[@Gvbelopez]

jesus, im hooked on this new style Adam is bringin!

[@whoami7259]

Been looking for it since 2016 and I'm so glad I finally found it!

[@xmattyxxboyx1995]

Wish there were more openly christian people like Adam. The world needs em.

[@janeglass9552]

This song is amazing and really inspires me, though a lot of his songs do. ^^ Who all loving the new song "All My Friends"?

[@Oilperson]

Welcome to Daleport you [REDACTED].

[@jnnyelizabeth3596]

still listening to this amazing song in 2017✌

[@RandomlySayingHi]

I think that this song is a message to all of us, his dedicated fans. Because he has had to change his style to get higher in Hollywood, and I think he's trying to say to stick around because it gets better than Good Time and everything. "And though the embers are new, whatever you do, just don't let the fire die." :)

[@kayeleenelson2624]

I love owl city its my favorite band its so good I haven't heard all the songs but I've heard so many and YOU GUYS ARE AN AMAZING TEAM!!!!😍 (also Embers is my favorite song💛)

[@jamesdelling8683]

Looks guys, I am a Christian and the last time I checked, we are to be Christ like. You don't necessarily have to argue or validate your point. Someone one who isn't a Christian isn't going to think the same way as you. Christ reached out to people by being loving. Anybody can get whatever meaning they want from the song. I'm sure Adam wrote these to reach everyone, even though it may have some Biblical connotation.

[@depewguy8544]

How true metropolis861, before I even saw your comment I thought of my battle with depression....what a song regardless!!!

[@avani8177]

Ermghawd! Wow! It makes sense now! YOU, my friend, have an awesome song/book choice!

[@nyrnessa]

Agreed. I loved his old stuff so much, and me and my best guy friend agree that if he wants a new direction, it's okay.

[@TheHetaliaScotland]

Alright, I love what ya did to the cover, looks much better >=) I love this song, so catchy

[@CoralTrezzo98]

Don't give up because you are wonderful. Even with your darkside c: I learned that

[@camroncastillano9732]

Best song to vybe to while being in between a god battle royale😂😂

[@DanielZander44]

This song gets me in such a happy mood :D :D :D :D

[@NancyStrain]

Sharing beliefs isn't shoving them down other people's throats.

[@SpicePrincess1890]

"When it's all said and done, we'll shine like the Son"

[@ibox55gaming]

Such a great song, really good drums too. Has inspired to start a band with my friends. 11/10 my favourite song.

[@ineneh1]

Sincerely, I can't fucking believe how can someone be the kind of genious Adam Young is, I know he's not gonna read this, but he saved my life, keep like this, not just because your music's awesome, but because a lot of people depends, literally, on your music THANK YOU OWL CITY!

[@lunalightstar6482]

+Riverof Styx XD OMG YES! XD now that you mention it, it does song like a rlly good song to fit the heroes of Olympus! :3

[@HanMew]

I feel like Silhouettes is the direct opposite to this song.

[@DonCabbage]

Ikr. Their both great but silhouette's my favorite

[@spicegrill]

"The fire I began is burning me alive". Yup.

[@thanway4014]

Totally. The two best OC songs are polar opposites. Makes a poetic sort of sense.. Thx for pointing that out I love both of them

[@johannaoldach2288]

Damnnnnnn you're right!!! I prefer this one though usually. Owl citys my go-to hen I'm sad so this makes me feel empowered. ❤️❤️

[@frederickdietz3148]

ugh it is... this is the opposite because it's the climax after the fact if I remember correctly.

[@habs249]

Good choice of font. It really complements the album artwork :)

[@superzallp97]

Sounds reminiscent of Angels & Airwaves, especially the beginning of the song. Love it!

[@jeweetwelles]

+superzallp97 I immediatly thought of that! AvA is my favorite band so I'm very content :)

[@chaconne221]

Love this video--I can really hear all the instrumentation!

[@superbrightbrat7647]

Getting "How To Train your Dragon" vibes here

[@pixieprincess8288]

I use this t=song to motivate me in my writing! :) It perfectly describes it! It's about a rebellion in a monarchy. :p It's perfect! Thank you to Owl City

[@inkershrike]

Very ENCOURAGING SONG!!!!!!!!!! Just Dont Let the FIRE die People!!!!

[@werlingm]

love the lyric video and the fact that the pitch is the same as original song's... OWLCITYFOREVER :)

[@tinypileofpolydimethylsiloxane]

Ppl unfamiliar with scp reading all the comments about Daleport be like.

[@dappykenny38]

Oneiroi and Pangloss

[@Kncperseus]

Imagine this: A lone group of unarmed civilians, running from monsters in the mist. They happen upon an open area, but realize red hungry eyes stare at them out of every side. Death is imminent... And then this song starts playing Both humans and monsters stop on their tracks, turning to look up at the town announcement loudspeakers as they blare out this song. They then look at each other, like "wtf?" and then look back up at the loudspeakers.

[@dappykenny38]

Oneiroi and Pangloss greets

[@Kncperseus]

@@dappykenny38 Ayyyyyyeeeeee!!

[@EraidFreefire]

nice! thank you for posting!

[@chloesilver9742]

I love this song! Also recommend "Shooting Stars" by Owl City

[@9Cullens]

I love that Owl City is playing on the radio at the same time that I'm listening to this (;

[@samanthalalonde6478]

What they`re saying is it can be interpreted as being christian but everyone can take something different from it. I personally think it`s just inspirational.

[@iamyourimagination]

All of his songs are amaaazingg♥

[@davakhiin]

wow..this song is amazing. I love it.

[@Jaydove2387]

This song is just so heartwarming!

[@WaterHazard86]

My Top 10 Favorite Owl City Songs: 1. Shooting Star 2. Dreams and Disasters 3. Fuzzy Blue Lights 4. Speed of Love 5. Gold 6. Early Birdie 7. To the Sky 8. Fireflies 9. Embers 10. Vanilla Twilight

[@3Dumbs]

I love Adam, all his songs, and him once again!!!

[@Vampirette8]

the cover of the album is just amazing! (:

[@coral20486]

Does anyone else think of Catching Fire when they listen to this song?

[@Montoril1]

Me too :)

[@Nanancay]

THIS MAKES ME HAPPY OMFG

[@AustinTorchx]

Nice vid, like what you did what the background :)

[@InfernalAdventure]

Best song of his new album. Seriously, that's one of the only (not the only one, but still) that isn't filled with pop electronic lame sounds ^^

[@philipb7400]

Praise God! God Bless! Jesus Christ Wins!

[@K19MMS]

My interpretation of this song is that the embers are the light of Christ inside of every one of us, so if we fan those embers, we will be burning with the light of God and all unite in heaven.

[@reeteshvishwakrama980]

Lovely songs 😍🤩❣️❣️