Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Translation To A Reference Lyrics by Empty

Hope and the Loss of it

2019

The air was cold and the water calm
On the horizon an impending storm
Lightning like shallow breath
We're standing motionless
And every pulse took us back

To a small house, to an empty room
When a twist of fate becomes a deadly wound
A fire burns but not in you

Vacant streets lined with burned out lights
A dull thunder in the dead of night
It's a desperate fight
Staring death in the eyes
And every heartbeat takes us back

To our wasted youth, our bitter excuse
No fighting chance with such a fragile truth
A fire burns, but not in you

Breath out, come clean
Let go of suffering

Breath out, come clean
Let yourself be swallowed by the evergreens
It's all in vain, asphyxiate
You can run away but there's no chance of an escape

I've lost the will to carry on
My sanctuary bound to collapse
I've dug so deep into myself
My barricades are starting to crack
I'll concede to my grief
If you will make me whole again
Credits

About “Translation To A Reference” by Empty

Read the complete lyrics to "Translation To A Reference" by Empty from the album "Hope and the Loss of it " in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Post-Hardcore, Rock.

"Translation To A Reference" is performed by Empty. from the album "Hope and the Loss of it " in 2019 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Translation To A Reference", explore more songs by Empty using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Empty · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Translation To A Reference" is credited to Empty. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Translation To A Reference" appears on "Hope and the Loss of it " in 2019.

Visit the Empty artist page at /artist/empty for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.