Bow Down
I Prevail Lyrics
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Yeah, I come alive, I'll survive, take on anything
So paint a target on my back let 'em come for me
I don't fall, don't quit, don't ever sleep
'Cause, I'm on another level that you'll never reach
If you seek forgiveness
You'll get nothing, you'll get nothing from me
You will never know, it's the price I pay
Look into my eyes, we are not the same
Yeah, this is where you fall apart
Yeah, this is where you break
'Cause I'm in control and you'll know my name
'Cause I gave my life, gave it everything
Yeah, this is where you fall apart
Yeah, this is where you break
To everybody who doubted
Get on your knees and bow down
Get on your knees and bow down
You better recognize
You wanna talk that shit, time to back it up
'Cause the best of your best ain't good enough
Playing with my name, now I know you really fucked up
Keep runnin' your mouth and I'ma call your bluff
You will never know, it's the price I pay
Look into my eyes, we are not the same
Yeah, this is where you fall apart
Yeah, this is where you break
'Cause I'm in control and you'll know my name
'Cause I gave my life, gave it everything
Yeah, this is where you fall apart
Yeah, this is where you break
To everybody who doubted
Get on your knees and
You're never gonna be enough
So I had this dream
It meant everything
And I watched it come alive
Then I let you in
Underneath my skin
And I learned to love the lies
Now I lay awake and I contemplate
Have I become what I hate?
Can I take it back?
'Cause it's all I have
Will it get the best of me?
Have you ever had a dream?
Would you fight for it?
Would you go to war?
Would you die for it?
So now I'll take my stand
Now I'll make you see
That if you seek forgiveness
You'll get nothing from me
You'll get nothing from me
You'll get nothing from me
You'll get nothing from me
To everybody who doubted (to everybody who doubted)
To everybody who doubted
Get on your knees and bow down
Bow down
Bow down
The lyrics of "Bow Down" by I Prevail show the band's determination to succeed despite the doubters and haters. The line "Get on your knees and bow down" is a powerful assertion of their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The song is clearly directed at those who have mocked or doubted them in the past, and the repeated refrain is a defiant call for these people to acknowledge their greatness.
Throughout the song, the band members express their sense of invincibility and how they will weather any challenge that comes their way. The line "I come alive, I'll survive, take on anything" is particularly evocative of this attitude. They refuse to give in or give up, and the chorus is a clear statement of their dominance: "I'm in control and you'll know my name."
However, there is a sense of conflict and uncertainty in the lyrics as well. The line "Now I lay awake and I contemplate, have I become what I hate?" shows that even as they assert their power, there are still doubts and insecurities lurking beneath the surface. This adds an emotional depth to the otherwise straightforward message of the song.
Overall, "Bow Down" is a powerful anthem of determination and defiance that will resonate with anyone who has faced doubters and naysayers in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Get on your knees and bow down
Submit to me, acknowledge my strength and superiority
Yeah, I come alive, I'll survive, take on anything
I am resilient and can handle any challenge thrown at me
So paint a target on my back let 'em come for me
I am not afraid of my enemies and welcome their attacks
I don't fall, don't quit, don't ever sleep
I am constant and always ready to overcome obstacles
'Cause, I'm on another level that you'll never reach
I am superior to others and they can never match my abilities
If you seek forgiveness
You'll get nothing, you'll get nothing from me
I do not show mercy to those who have wronged me
You will never know, it's the price I pay
I suffer in order to achieve my goals and maintain my power
Look into my eyes, we are not the same
I am different and above others, and they cannot comprehend me
Yeah, this is where you fall apart
Yeah, this is where you break
My strength will cause others to crumble and fail
'Cause I'm in control and you'll know my name
'Cause I gave my life, gave it everything
I have sacrificed everything to obtain and retain my power
To everybody who doubted
Get on your knees and bow down
Those who didn't believe in me should submit to me now
You better recognize
You wanna talk that shit, time to back it up
Do not underestimate me, and if you challenge me be prepared to face the consequences
'Cause the best of your best ain't good enough
Playing with my name, now I know you really fucked up
Even the most capable people are not a match for me, and those who disrespect me will regret it
Keep runnin' your mouth and I'ma call your bluff
I will not tolerate disrespect or insubordination, and will take action against it
You're never gonna be enough
Others will never surpass me or measure up to my level of skill
So I had this dream
It meant everything
And I watched it come alive
Then I let you in
Underneath my skin
And I learned to love the lies
I once had a pure goal or ideal, but became corrupted by someone and now value dishonesty
Now I lay awake and I contemplate
Have I become what I hate?
I question whether my current actions make me like the people I once despised
Can I take it back?
'Cause it's all I have
Will it get the best of me?
I am uncertain if I can reverse the damage to my morality caused by my present behavior
Have you ever had a dream?
Would you fight for it?
Would you go to war?
Would you die for it?
I encourage others to strive for their goals with determination and even sacrifice
So now I'll take my stand
Now I'll make you see
I will assert myself and show others my power and superiority
You'll get nothing from me
You'll get nothing from me
You'll get nothing from me
I will not forgive those who have wronged me or betrayed my trust, no matter what they do or say
To everybody who doubted (to everybody who doubted)
To everybody who doubted
Get on your knees and bow down
Bow down
Bow down
I demand that those who disbelieved and challenged me show submission and respect
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Written by: Brian Burkheiser, David Andrew Pramik, Richard Vanlerberghe, Stephen Menoian, Tyler Smyth
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