Verse 1: The ground shook so violently Rattling the old bones within me Left my heart skipping beats Bullets ricochet off the streets The singer describes a violent tremor that makes him feel afraid and vulnerable. Bullets are flying in the air, adding to the chaotic atmosphere. Chorus: Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle The chorus repeats a mantra to "dodge the rubble" and protect oneself from the chaos. The phrase "hold your heart and keep it subtle" suggests that the singer wants to maintain a sense of calm despite the turmoil. Verse 2: The ground sweats with citizen sweat Yelling as windows drop dead A hundred different places People running to hopeless spaces The second verse describes the panic and chaos of the disaster. People are screaming and running to find safety, but the singer feels like there is no safe place to go. Chorus: Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle Bridge: And there comes a day you realize You are another hand to carry the line So keep your head and don't look back Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble The bridge suggests that in moments of crisis, people have to rely on each other to make it through. The singer urges himself and others to keep calm and carry on. Chorus: Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle Dodge the rubble, dodge the rubble Hold your heart and keep it subtle The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and avoiding danger in a chaotic world.
