Dream Theater "Wither"

Compared to my other postings, this song seems pretty mellow. Although, the meaning behind it is just as loud. To me, the song is talking about someone's heart who has been broken, and instead of blaming or hurting themselves, they look to God for some hope and answers. What do you think? Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

Let it out, let it out
Feel the empty Space
So insecure find the words and let it out

Staring down, staring down
Nothing comes to mind
Find the place turn the water into wine

But I feel I'm getting nowhere
And I'll never see the end

So I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me

Turn it on
Turn it on
Let the feelings flow
Close your eyes
See the ones you used to know

Open up open up
Don't struggle to relate
Lure it out
Help the memory escape
Still this barrenness consumes me
And I feel like giving up

So I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me

I wither
And give myself away

Like reflections on the page
The worlds what you create
I drown in hesitation
My words come crashing down
And all my best creations
Burning to the ground

The thought of starting over
Leaves me paralysed
Tear it out again
Another one that got away

I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear

I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me
I wither
And give myself away

Like reflections on the page
The worlds what you create

Let it out let it out

Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-boKk8uhmcY&ob=av2e

The Black Dahlia Murder "Funeral Thirst"

I first heard this song after a close family member of mine passed away, and I guess it sort of gave me some closure. I really like the song and the power behind it. To me, it's talking about the reanimation of his corpse and how he will still live on through his family that have shed tears for his loss. There is also a debate about this song.. Some people believe that he is talking about becoming a zombie! What do you think? Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

the brightest full moon light entrances me
it calls me forth
yet i have not the strength to move
in stasis, i rot away and dream
dream of forgotten years
dream of the touch of another's hand
i am to be a meal of star-ved worms
my nerves are twisting for the light of my salvation
i rest beneath where i remain as cold as clay
eternal pain is swelling in my joints

somewhere within me a flame is slowly born
inside this shell of bloated flesh grows life anew
infernal, the moon distorts my mind
my veins jolt back to life, pushing the fluids of the damned

i seek to bathe my fetid flesh in crimson spray
my body writhes without consent of conscience
i lift the lid the pounds of dirt shall not subdue
i shall walk the earth once more

from beyond the strings are pulled
i know not what has made me this way
the animation of my rigid corpse
i shall abandon my coffin of premature fate

all the words of the preacher
all the tears of my family in vain
i shall again walk amongst them
my penance with blood be repaid!
repaid!

dead hand grasps for the still night air
i am now free to maim!
there cannot be a god for he would not forgive this
despicable inhuman monster; rotten, twisted and deformed
i am now a tool of my unholy instinct
entrails strewn at my bidding
a mockery of all i was

i seek to bathe my fetid flesh in crimson spray
my body writhes without consent of conscience
i lift the lid the pounds of dirt shall not subdue
i shall walk the earth once more

from beyond the strings are pulled
i know not what has made this way
the animation of my rigid corpse
i shall abandon my coffin of premature fate

all the words of the preacher
all the tears of my family in vain
i shall again walk amongst them
my penance with blood be repaid!
repaid!

 

Link:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBHNiebX2Mo

 

All Shall Perish "Awaken the Dreamers"

With its lyrics and rhythm this song really blows me away. I believe the message that they are trying to get across is about freedom in its purest form. Freedom from oppression and the freedom to fight for what's truly yours. It actually makes me think of the beginning of the Revolutionary war with some of its lyrics. What do you think? Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

They're coming
Begin to light we must ignite the creed to fight begin our night
They're coming

Wake up the dreamers we demand the need of rights
In the dead of night a hero sets his sights to warn of destruction
A call of arms begins the motion.
There is no good bye no second glances for in the midst
We, we see a glimpse
Of mass oppression coming to take our lives
They can't take our fight
We're living free of monarchy
Brothers take hands
It's our time to give this nation its only chance.
Not one step back
A true man will take a stand.
Liberty rings echoing through the streets the beginning of everything.
Take pride for this is the picture we must live by or die, or die
They're coming
Begin to light we must ignite we creed to fight begin our night
They're coming
Wake up the dreamers we demand the need of rights
How can we sleep at night?
Knowing that were hidden by our lack of devotion
Just stoic disposition what robotic guise.
Simply take time to remember our forefathers plight.
How could we make light of such a momentous fight?
Could we ever make ourselves right?
Don't stand for another moment, wake up
Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4EA4OJt18

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Avenged Sevenfold "Scream"

This song causes kind of a great debate. On one side people think that it's about rape and on the other side, people think that it's about "Vampires".. To me, I can see either way being true. Regardless of whichever one it is, this song is still powerful and dark. The lyrics are demanding and in your face, which matches perfectly with the heavyness of the sound. Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

Caught up in this madness too blind to see
Woke animal feelings in me
Took over my sense and I lost control
I'll taste your blood tonight

You know I make you wanna scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
but know it's too late you've wasted all your time, yeah

Relax while you're closing your eyes to me
So warm as I'm setting you free
With your arms by your side there's no struggling
Pleasure's all mine this time

You know I make you wanna scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
but know it's too late you've wasted all your time

Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency
Scream till there's silence
Scream while there's life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire
perishing

We've all had a time where we've lost control
We've all had our time to grow
I'm hoping I'm wrong but I know I'm right
I'll hunt again one night

You know I make you wanna scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
but know it's too late you've wasted all your time

Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency
Scream till there's silence
Scream while there's life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire
perishing

Some live repressing their instinctive feelings
Protest the way we're built don't point the blame on me

Scream, Scream, Scream the way you would
if I ravaged your body
Scream, Scream, Scream the way you would
if I ravaged your mind

Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency
Scream till there's silence
Scream while there's life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire
perishing

Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwzLgGR1SpA

August Burns Red "Empire"

I believe this song is about the human race using cleverness as a means of pride and power. To me, the song talks about a God-given creativity that should be used for bringing about purpose but instead it's so often distorted and manipulated. Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

Skyscrapers, Earthmovers, Ground Breakers
Our buildings rival the Heavens
Our bridges span the seas

Ingenuity is so cunning
Innovation is not ours
Creativity is a luxury
We build with our hands what we have in our hearts

Fight the Avalanche
You'll be buried everytime
We run and run and run
Keep falling behind
Fight the Avalanche
You'll be buried everytime
We run and run and run

Always last in line
Before lines were lines
Before time was time
The author wrote a story in the sky - and earth below
Little do we know
We have only what we're given

Light up the sky
Light up the sky
We're going where no man..
Little do we know
We have only what we're given
Light up the sky
We're going where no man's forgotten
All you are is all we want

It burns inside us all
We're finding heart in giving soul
We're walking home into thin air

We are justice fighters with faces of fire
Many walk away, but we stand firm
We are justice fighters with faces of fire
Our decisions affect our descendants
We are justice fighters with faces of fire

Skyscrapers, Earthmovers, Ground Breakers
Our footsteps, bringing purpose, changing history
Skyscrapers, Earthmovers, Ground Breakers
Our footsteps, bringing purpose, changing history

Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RGpAvWqctQ

Fair To Midland "Rikki Tikki Tavi"

I grew up knowing the story of "Rikki Tikki Tavi" which is a tale about a mongoose who fights and kills cobra's. I believe that the band is referencing the story and using its theme of tenacity and hope. To me, the lyrics are saying, "You have everything you need already inside you. Don't believe the posionous people who tell you otherwise. Punch for punch, blow to blow, mongoose vs. cobra.. Stay true to yourself and you will always emerge victorious. Enjoy :)

Lyrics:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hey Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
I am not a machine so don't treat me like buttons
Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
We're not identical twins So don't finish my sentence
Tell me the truth, or don't tell me anything
I'd rather have heart than courage or a brain
Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
Don't pay any mind to a voice behind curtains

If you meet the Devil's wife
Make sure you wear a suit and tie
and leave him wear he stands
And if he tries to shake your hand
just hit him with her frying pan
and leave him where he stands

AHHHHHHHHHHH Run Tikki-tikki Run Tikki-tikki Ruuunnn
Run Tikki-tikki Run Tikki-tikki Ruuunnn

Listen to me

Rikki-tikki, Rikki-tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
if you want a Picasso you better start diggin
Rikki-tikki, Rikki-tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
if I build the ark will you wait for the water
The only thing that ever turned him blue
Was thinking the sky is what he should be turned to
Rikki-tikki, Rikki-tikki, Rikki-Tikki Tavi
There are snakes in the grass so we better go hunting

If you meet the Devil's wife
Make sure you wear a suit and tie
And leave him where he stands
If he tries to shake your hand
just hit him with her frying pan
And leave him where he stands
Let her take the kitchen sink
And cut her from her apron strings
Just leave him where he stands
All you need is amnesty
So grab my hand and come with me
Just leave him where he stands

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIKKI
Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0zNpJAjQBk

Lamb Of God "Grace"

To me, this song could have a couple different meanings. On one aspect of my thinking, I feel as though it's about religion, and how that religion is lost to them. On the other side of my thinking scale I could also see the song being about a child who is abused by a father. These are some really, and I mean really, powerful lyrics. What do you think the lyrics mean? Enjoy :)

Lyrics:
Broken, broken in will
Your past is leaving, disappearing misery saves
Choking, pain is a thrill, rage is instilled
Compassion's a cage

Forgiving the father
Read the story of my skin
I'll be the martyr
Falling from his grace again

Stronger, sooner or later we crawl our way back
Into our favorite hole
Troubles swallow the savior
A violent way to his highest goal

Forgiving the father
Read the story of my skin
Tell me more about the man I should have been
I'll be the martyr

Falling from his grace again
Falling from his grace again
This is where the end begins
The end begins
Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MkHwMwQSV4

As I Lay Dying "Forsaken"

This is my favorite As I Lay Dying song. With the guitar rifs, gallops and double bass on the drums, the screamer singer and the raw energy that these men procure, makes it a really beautiful sound to listen to. Parts of it are extremely heavy but to me, those parts make the softer one's that much more gorgeous. I think the meaning and I guess theme behind this song is forgiveness and regret. The lyrics talk about how they condemned this person from their life for their own selfish reasons and how they now regret doing so. I believe through the song, the band is asking for forgiveness. Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

I've looked straight into your eyes
And turned my head for the last time
Because I was scared to leave these walls in ruin
Like the fate of those who trust in themselves

We are alone and afraid

I know you are the one we left behind
Yet somehow we are the ones who are alone
you are the one we left behind
you are the one we left be...

I will no longer turn my head
I will never forget you
You are the one we left behind
You are the forsaken

We've built our confidence
On broken dreams now left for dead
Yet we've been condemned
To chase these dreams that never end

I know you are the one we left behind
Yet somehow we are the ones who are alone
you are the one we left behind
you are the one we left be...

Our selfishness consumes us
Until the whole world is not enough
Forgive the day that I erased your name
that I erased your name
For it's the memory of me that will decay

I know you are the forsaken
Yet somehow we are the ones who feel alone
I know you are the forsaken
Yet somehow we are the ones who feel alone

Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_D6jIqDf0

The Devil Wears Prada "Dead Throne" Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwiScrS3-bI

The Devil Wears Prada "Dead Throne"

This song is definitely one of their heavier ones, but the lyrics are so powerful, so of course its going to need a heavier sound. To me, the lyrics speak to the listener and I feel the message in this song is about the idea of putting up your heroes or idols that you worship, onto a throne in your mind and heart. They probably aren't meant to be up there, and they probably won't stay up there long, but the idea behind it is that we make kings out of the things that shouldn't be made kings. Does that make sense?. I hope so. Enjoy :)

Lyrics:

What you hold dear is a false account.
What you hold dear offers no salvation. (salvation)
Trust in that I’m not right for this. (for this)Know that I’m not the one to hold you up. (hold you up)
I can’t hold you. I can’t hold you.

Dead throne (dead throne), we’ve put the world up onto a dead throne.
Dead throne (dead throne), we’ve put the world up onto a dead throne.

She will slip... slip away. You will see your downfall.

Dead throne (dead throne), we’ve put the world up onto a dead throne.
Dead throne, we’ve put the world onto a dead throne.

I am guilty, I have fallen: There are things that have come between you and me.
I’m so sorry (I’m so sorry): Let all be put to shame who serve carved images.

We’ve put the world on a dead throne. We’ve put the world on a dead throne.

Link:

Trivium - "Throes Of Perdition"

This song isn't as "heavy metal" as some of their other songs but I picked it because of the lyrics. The words they use are powerful beyond belief and also extremely descriptive. I can picture everything that they're talking about and with the music aspect thrown in I can feel it too. To me, the song is a power boost. It's saying, "You know, there will always be someone around to stab you in the back. In spite of that, be strong! Stand on your own two feet."  Please read the lyrics first and then listen to the song. Give it a chance! Enjoy :)

 

Lyrics:

 

Blind-folded and gagged, stood waiting
With the whole world: my firing squad
At the edge of the world I'm faced out
Staring the sun right in the eye

Vultures circle above, hyenas mocking the kill
Excrement drooling down their chins
Atop the cliffs I look down, into the starving Hell-mouth
The rabid foam crashes hard on it's teeth

Their mouths salivate
Fantasizing my gruesome ending
This world looks down upon
A man who can stand on his own two feet

As they're feeding their guns: "ready, aim"
They say I'll live, if I die for their cause
Living under the rule of fellow Cro-Magnon fool
They fear to look out to stay still

Their mouth's salivate
Fantasizing my gruesome ending
This world looks down upon
A man who can stand on his own two feet
(Without eating from their claws)

[CHORUS]
Life feels like Hell should
But this Hells so cold
Pull another knife out
Stick it with rest of them
When my back is full
Turn me around to face it

Such melancholy, burning the stars from skies
As we melt drowning inside their bloodied eyes
Hope is ravaged running from lacerations
Sob so heavily we choke then we die

Link:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR7k3XnvbU0&ob=av2e

 

 

Parkway Drive's "Karma"

These lyrics are not only insanely powerful, they're also beautifully hopeful. The combination of these wonderful words with the heavy rock is goosebump worthy. I thoroughly enjoy listening to this style of music so much more now that I know these lyrics are a part of it. Enjoy! :)

Parkway Drive : "Karma"

"Crashing to the surface.
My convictions lay bare before the tempest.
As chaos explodes around me, I find myself in the jaws of destruction.
Tested, by the force of the tempest.
Pushed, to the point of no return.
Losing ground.Let the steel of my resolve be not bested by the sum of my fears.
Clarity unfolds, a moments calm in the eye of the storm.
Relentless, I surge onward.
Surfacing.
No regrets.
No second chance.
Nothing will hold me back.
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart home.
Carry me home."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HafGJQXGFuY