Devil's Playground
Resilience in the Devil's Playground: A Battle for Life
Lyrics
Well I carry the torch to see what fortune it brings
Carrying the torch symbolizes seeking opportunities, hoping for good fortune.
I've journeyed through the gates of hell with the anthems we sing
Having faced challenges (gates of hell) while singing anthems, suggesting resilience and defiance.
It's not a game, it's a fight, a fight to the death
Emphasizing the seriousness of life as a struggle, not a mere game.
But I'm not gonna give up until my final breath
Determination to persist until the end, refusing to give up.
Well I carry the torch to see what fortune it brings
Reiteration of the torch-bearing journey, reinforcing the commitment to explore opportunities.
I've journeyed through the gates of hell with the anthems we sing
Recapitulation of facing challenges in the journey through hardships.
It's not a game, it's a fight, a fight to the death
Reiteration of life as a serious battle, a fight until death.
But I'm not gonna give up until my final breath
Continued determination to persist despite challenges and obstacles.
The world seemed to slow down when I came to a halt
Reflecting on a moment of pause, where life seemed to slow down.
Till the arms of execution grabbed me by the throat
Describing a gripping moment where the threat of failure becomes imminent.
It's an old folk's tale, a tale to be told
Referring to the story as a folk tale, suggesting a cautionary narrative.
If it becomes a reality it'll always be old
Warning that if the tale becomes reality, the consequences will persist.
What you give is what you get at the devil's playground
Highlighting the reciprocity of actions at the devil's playground, implying consequences for one's choices.
Yeah
An affirmation, perhaps acknowledging the inevitable outcomes of one's actions.
What you got?
Posing a question about the possessions or qualities one has in the face of challenges.
Will you make a sound?
Asking if one will make a mark or impact in difficult situations.
Yeah
Expressing urgency to escape challenging circumstances before succumbing to them.
Gotta get out before we drown
Reiterating the need to avoid being overwhelmed by difficulties.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
An emphatic expression of urgency or agreement with the need to escape.
My mouth was overwhelmed by the taste of defeat
Describing a moment of defeat and the overwhelming taste of failure.
Till my dignity got me back upon my feet
Recovery from defeat through the restoration of personal dignity.
When you hit rock bottom, you dredge and despair
Reflecting on the experience of hitting rock bottom and the associated despair.
You got nothing to lose so why should you care?
Emphasizing the liberating aspect of having nothing to lose and questioning the importance of caring in such a state.
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