Lyrics
So it comes to this: a battle for spotlights, an endless debacle of trends
Reflects on the competitive nature of the music industry, where artists vie for attention and struggle with ever-changing trends.
Carving the way for unspeakable let downs and everyone bends or they break
Highlights the challenges in the industry, emphasizing that individuals either conform to trends or face disappointment.
This is a reason to commit treason
Suggests a rebellion or defiance against the conformist nature of the music scene, framing it as a form of "treason."
When did being alone become an image for people to hold?
Questions the societal perception of solitude, wondering when being alone became a fashionable image.
"You'd better take it on the arches kids"
Quoted advice, possibly sarcastic, warning against relying on illusions or false hopes.
You think this world owes you something well then you'd be dead wrong
Critiques a sense of entitlement, rejecting the notion that the world owes individuals anything.
You have a lack of effort to make yourself
Addresses a lack of personal effort in self-improvement or self-realization.
When faceless figures play the role of helping hands we know
Comments on the deceptive nature of anonymous or faceless figures who pretend to be supportive.
These are the heads we have to cut off
Suggests the need to eliminate deceptive and unhelpful influences or individuals.
These are the heads we cut off, tut 'em off
Reiterates the idea of removing negative influences, emphatically expressing the act of cutting them off.
This is a reason to commit treason
Repeats the theme of rebellion and opposition to conformity, labeling it as a justifiable "treason."
This won't stop until it all has buried us while we're still breathing
Describes a relentless struggle that continues until it overwhelms, using burial imagery while still being alive.
Down in ashes, laid to rest they'll twirl their thumbs while we move ever on
Envisions a scenario where others remain inactive ("twirl their thumbs") while the speaker moves forward despite challenges.
Move ever on
Emphasizes the ongoing nature of progression, urging to keep moving forward despite obstacles.
So take a second to admit that pain cannot be tamed
Encourages acknowledging and confronting pain, emphasizing that it cannot be subdued.
It fears the ones who have the strength of hope engraved
Suggests that pain is afraid of those who possess the strength derived from hope.
This is the life I lead to keep my demons sieged
Describes the speaker's lifestyle, maintaining control over personal struggles by keeping inner demons at bay.
In the light of a new resurrecting fiend
Introduces a metaphorical concept of a new, resurrecting evil or challenge in the light of personal growth.
And if you throw it down I'll burn it up
Expresses readiness to confront and destroy challenges presented by others.
I'm sick of seeing you all self-destruct
Conveys frustration at witnessing the self-destructive behavior of others.
And if you throw it down I'll burn it up
Reiterates the readiness to confront and eliminate challenges presented by others.
I'm sick of seeing you all self-destruct
Reiterates frustration at witnessing the self-destructive behavior of others.
This is a reason to commit treason
Repeats the idea that opposition to conformity is a valid reason, framing it as "treason."
This won't stop until it all has buried us while we're still breathing
Reiterates the scenario where others remain inactive while the speaker continues to progress.
Down in ashes, laid to rest they'll twirl their thumbs while we move ever on
Concludes with the imagery of being laid to rest in ashes, emphasizing continuous movement forward despite challenges.
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