Ludens
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics

Some resist the future, some refuse the past
There are those who fear the future, and those who cling to the past. However, if we can't unplug ourselves from the way things have always been, we are doomed.

Either way, it's messed up if we can't unplug the fact
Regardless of whether we resist the future or refuse to let go of the past, if we can't break free from our limited ways of thinking, we are in trouble.

That a world covered in cables was never wired to last
Our world, which is so heavily reliant on technology and digital connections is not sustainable in the long run. It was never meant to function this way.

So don't act so surprised when the program starts to crash
We shouldn't be shocked when our reliance on technology and digital connections backfires and causes chaos.

(How do I) form a connection when we can't even shake hands?
In a world where human touch and physical contact is discouraged, it's difficult to create genuine connections with others.

You're like a phantom greeting me
The people we try to connect with feel distant and intangible, like ghosts.

We plot in the shadows, hang out in the gallows
We live in a world where secrecy and darkness reign, and we are constantly on the verge of destruction.

Stuck in a loop for eternity
We are trapped in a never-ending cycle of destruction, unable to break free and move forward.

Do you know why the flowers never bloom?
The natural world is slowly dying, and we can't figure out why.

Will you retry or let the pain resume?
Will we try to fix the damage we've done, or will we continue down the same destructive path?

I need a new leader, we need a new Luden
We need someone or something to guide us out of this mess and into a better future.

So come outside, it's time to see the tide
It's time to step away from our digital connections and experience the real world.

It's out of sight, but never out of mind
Even though we may not always be able to see the consequences of our actions, they are always there, lurking in the back of our minds.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but soon the sting will pass
Physical harm will eventually heal, but emotional harm can sting for much longer.

But names can dig so many graves you won't know where to stand
Words and labels can hurt much deeper than physical harm and lead to a sense of loss and disorientation.

And I don't feel secure no more unless I'm being followed
We have become so reliant on social media and others' approval that we no longer feel secure unless we are being constantly watched and followed.

And the only way to hide myself is to give 'em a hell of a show
In order to feel like we are in control and hiding our true selves, we resort to putting on a performance for those who are watching us online.

Alright, you call this a connection?
Is this really what we call a connection nowadays?

Oh, give me a break
We need to stop being so fake and disconnected from reality.