Doom Days

Bastille's song 'Doom Days' captures the essence of a world teetering on the edge of chaos and the human desire to escape from it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a society overwhelmed by digital addiction, misinformation, and environmental destruction. The repeated line, 'When I watch the world burn, all I think about is you,' suggests a longing for personal connection amidst global turmoil. This juxtaposition highlights the tension between the overwhelming external chaos and the intimate, personal moments that provide solace.

The song delves into the modern-day phenomenon of digital escapism. Lines like 'Think I'm addicted to my phone, my scrolling horror show' and 'We'll stay offline so no-one gets hurt' reflect the pervasive influence of technology and social media on our lives. The reference to 'live streaming the final days of Rome' is a powerful metaphor for witnessing the decline of civilization through the lens of our screens. The song critiques how people choose to believe in convenient truths and live in echo chambers, as seen in the lines 'Let's pick the truth that we believe in, like a bad religion' and 'Man, this echo chamber's getting loud.'

'Doom Days' also touches on the theme of denial and the human tendency to avoid confronting harsh realities. The lyrics 'We fucked this house up like the planet, we were running riot, crazy that some people still deny it' point to the environmental crisis and the denial of its severity by some. The song's narrative arc suggests a retreat into a fantasy world, a 'rabbit hole,' where the characters can escape the harshness of reality and find comfort in each other. The closing lines, 'So I put my phone down, fall into the night with you,' encapsulate the desire to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with human emotions and relationships.