Rope

40 Below Summer · Invitation To The Dance

Rope!

Hallow this, and maybe you can swallow this
I donÂ’t know I guess it always seems that something
Else in this life is diseased
But guess what now?
HereÂ’s something that you canÂ’t devour
ItÂ’s something moving with the tide
And now itÂ’s ripping you up from inside

Follow me into abyss of the windfall thatÂ’s tearing you down
ItÂ’s okay to believe that thereÂ’s something in nothing now

I'm at the end of my rope
If I could give, I bet I would play dead (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could live, IÂ’d fall apart again (Rope)
If I could fly, away from all this pain (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could run, IÂ’d crumble again

Please rewind, retrace your life, and then youÂ’ll find
That everything youÂ’ve learned in this
Is just a pile of worthlessness
So suffocate, and maybe you can separate
And in the end itÂ’s no surprise
That only in death will you realise

I'm at the end of my rope
If I could give, I bet I would play dead (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could live, IÂ’d fall apart again (Rope)
If I could fly, away from all this pain (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could run, IÂ’d crumble again

(I would, I would play dead again)

If itÂ’s true, itÂ’s just to pass the time
Just to pacify my will to bind
But you canÂ’t drive when youÂ’re blind
And it burns your eyes
And you canÂ’t hold me to a place in time
Where IÂ’m stuck in behind
And you canÂ’t climb out of the flood, the sign
Listen to the lies that cut you up inside
And the blood will stain our lives
Our lives
Our lives
Our lives

If I could
If I could
If I could
Am I
Am I

I'm at the end of my rope
If I could give, I bet I would play dead (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could live, IÂ’d fall apart again (Rope)
If I could fly, away from all this pain (IÂ’m at the end of my rope)
If I could run, IÂ’d crumble

If I could give more yeah
If I could cut me in anyway I could
If I could fly away
If I could, if I could run

Rope

Rope stands as a compelling song in the discography of 40 Below Summer, appearing on their album Invitation To The Dance. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic rock and emotional depth, showcasing their ability to craft resonant anthems within the English language rock genre. Alongside other notable recordings from the same era, such as Jonesin' and We The People, the song highlights the group's consistent songwriting prowess and dynamic musical arrangement. The recording captures the band's energetic live spirit while maintaining the polished production quality that defines their body of work. Fans of the genre will appreciate how the piece balances introspective themes with an uplifting sonic landscape, reinforcing the artist's reputation for delivering impactful and memorable music.