Taking Liberties
Rising from Despair: Fear the Lions' Anthem of Unity and Loss
Lyrics
We fight, We die, We're buried alive
The repetition of "We fight, We die, We're buried alive" suggests a cycle of struggle and adversity, emphasizing the harsh realities of life.
We fight, We die, We're buried alive
-We fight, We die, We're buried alive
-We fight, We die
-Can you see all the casualties?
The mention of casualties implies the existence of losses or victims. The "division of hope, for the sake of envy" suggests conflicts born out of jealousy.
The division of hope, for the sake of envy
Highlighting a world plagued by compassionless greed, the lyrics call for a moment of reflection to recognize our shared humanity as a family.
The worlds dying from compassionless greed
-Take a moment to breathe, and see we're family
-We're falling faster than our hope can withstand
Expressing a rapid decline, the lyrics urge reaching out for support. Questioning the worth of sacrifices and emphasizing the importance of considering the cost of actions.
Take a second to reach out and grab my hand
-Was it worth all you had and you lost?
-So many times, in the end you never counted the cost
-I won't be okay with this
The repeated declaration of not being okay signifies a strong emotional response to a situation, possibly linked to the earlier themes of struggle and loss.
I'm not okay
-I'm not okay with this
-Oh no
-And where you go, where do you go?
Posing questions about solitude and where one turns when alone, hinting at the need for connection and understanding. Mention of calling names suggests shared experiences.
When you're all by yourself and you have no one else
-Where do you go?
-And where you go, where do you go?
-When you're calling my name cause I'm feeling the same
-Where do you go?
-How many times am I hung out to dry?
Feeling abandoned or ignored, questioning why one's name isn't acknowledged. The repetition emphasizes the sense of neglect.
When you won't say my name
-No, you can't say my name
-When will this be something more than a joke?
Raising the desire for a deeper connection beyond superficial interactions, challenging the perception of relationships as mere games.
When you keep playing games
-Yeah, you keep playing games
-You only care when you got all you can
Highlighting self-centered behavior and lack of concern for others. Revisiting the theme of questioning the value of sacrifices and losses.
No concern for another, or for each other
-Was it worth all you had and you lost?
-So many times, in the end you never counted the cost
-I won't be okay with this
Reiteration of emotional distress and discontent, emphasizing the refusal to accept the current situation.
I'm not okay
-I'm not okay with this
-Oh no
-And where you go, where do you go?
Repeating the theme of loneliness and the need for connection. The shared feeling is expressed through questioning where one goes and calling out names.
When you're all by yourself and you have no one else
-Where do you go?
-And where you go, where do you go?
-When you're calling my name cause I'm feeling the same
-Where do you go?
-And where you go, where do you go?
Continuing the exploration of solitude and shared experiences. The repetition emphasizes the search for understanding and connection.
When you're all by yourself and you have no one else
-Where do you go?
-And where you go, where do you go?
-When you're calling my name cause I'm feeling the same
-Where do you go?
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