In My Defense
Avantasia Lyrics
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All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream
In my defence what is there to say
We destroy the love - it's our way
We never listen enough never face the truth
Then like a passing song
Love is here and then it's gone
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Oh what on earth
Oh what on earth
How do I try
Do we live or die
Oh help me God
Please help me
The lyrics of Avantasia’s song “In My Defense” express the emotional turmoil of a singer struggling to come to terms with the destructive nature of humanity. The singer is at a loss for words, admitting that mistakes have been made and that they must face the consequences. The singer recognizes that they’re just an artist with a melody, powerless to change the world. The world is tearing itself apart, and the singer is caught in the middle with a fading dream.
The second verse of the song further expresses this sense of helplessness. The singer acknowledges that humanity has a tendency to destroy love, and that they never listen or face the truth. They often treat love like a passing song, it comes and goes without any real substance. The singer continues to be powerless against these destructive forces, still just a singer with a song.
The chorus of the song repeats the same poignant questions and feeling of being caught in a cycle of helplessness. The bridge of the song reaches out to God for help and guidance, to break free from this cycle of destruction.
Overall, this song is a powerful message about recognizing the destruction caused in our world and the role we each play in it. It’s a call to action, urging listeners to make changes for the better and to seek guidance in order to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
In my defence what is there to say
What can I say to defend my actions?
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
We cannot avoid the consequences of our past mistakes.
It's not easy now knowing where to start
It's difficult to figure out how to fix everything that's wrong.
While the world we love tears itself apart
The world we care about is falling apart before our eyes.
I'm just a singer with a song
I'm just a musician with a message to share.
How can I try to right the wrong
How can I even begin to fix the problems we've caused.
For just a singer with a melody
I only have my music to offer in a world that needs much more.
I'm caught in between
I'm stuck in the middle of a difficult situation.
With a fading dream
And my hopes for the future are slipping away.
We destroy the love - it's our way
We ruin our relationships because it's what we're used to doing.
We never listen enough never face the truth
We don't pay enough attention to the world around us and the problems we face.
Then like a passing song
And just like a fleeting melody,
Love is here and then it's gone
Love comes and goes, leaving us feeling empty.
Oh what on earth
Oh, what can we do?
How do I try
How can I even attempt to fix all these problems?
Do we live or die
Will our society survive or crumble in the face of these difficulties?
Oh help me God
Please God, help us figure this out.
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Franco Di Meglio
In my defense, what is there to say?
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream
In my defence, what is there to say?
We destroy the love - it's our way
We never listen enough never face the truth
Then like a passing song
Love is here and then it's gone
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Oh what on earth
Oh what on earth
How do I try?
Do we live or die?
Oh help me God
Please help me
Su Regina
This song is really amazing both in the voice of the legendary Freddie and in the voice of Tobias
Molun's Studio
Just for your information, Avantasia is a legit band, not just a cover or tribute band. I strongly recommend you guys to check out the song "The Seven Angels", it's an incredibly unique metal opera, has that holy theme/feeling to it and for some reason it reminds me of Bohemian Rhapsody(greatest song ever written imo).
Ryan’s Colorado Rail Productions
Funny you say that because this song (In My Defence) was originally a solo song by Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury.
anna moskowitz
Molun if they actually care they are on the label Nuclear Blast records. Same as Nightwish and I believe within temptation
Ivana Emilse
Excelente versión 💪🏻
RockNRoli
great cover. Avantasia is a great Band and Mercury is en Idol forever. respect for that cover.
Miaa Grabijn
this song still gives me chills and i listen to it verry much <3
A Frenchie in Australia
Love this song <3 You have a great voice really like this version of Freddie's song :) Nice work ! Keep it up
frank trampane
Excellent job! The song speaks for itself.
Antonio Carlos Marcelo
Beautiful voice.