The first rescue mission sent out by the leaders of the city gives an example to the citizens of the world that it's 'possible' to save everything. However, the attempts are put in place by the leaders to secure themselves in power, as the rescue is fully based on their own folklore.
The 'timepieces' are just symbolic of the countdown towards the fate of the world as the album progresses, and the track plants itself to continue the story straight into Neon Noire.
lyrics
We promised our generations long ago
That we'd fight the cause
Heading deeper into the unknown
As we break their laws
Trying to find an exit; a place to leave
We don't belong here
Just a simple means of escape
You can join or watch us disappear
I'll reverse the time
Stop the climb
Revival of a supernova
The heat of our star will cease
I'm turning back the timepiece
Revival of a supernova
It's time we went this way
No need no more to obey
Revival of a supernova
We take our last breath
Closer to the scent of death
Revival of a supernova
Ooh Supernova
Ooh Supernova
We promised our ancestors long ago
That we'd follow the halls
Heading deeper into the unknown
As we light up the walls
Getting more active as we run through
We'll leave this place behind
Three timepieces hidden among the stars
Left for us to find
I'll reverse the time
Stop the climb
Revival of a supernova
The heat of our star will cease
I'm turning back the timepiece
Revival of a supernova
It's time we went this way
No need no more to obey
Revival of a supernova
We take our last breath
Closer to the scent of death
Revival of a supernova
from 10 Solar Masses,
released January 17, 2021
Written by MojoKing
Lead vocals by Liv & Learn
Backing vocals by MojoKing
Lyrics written by MojoKing
Produced by MojoKing
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