Cradle To The Grave
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics
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(The blood that runs within my veins)
Keeps me from ever ending up the same
(Ending up the same)
The fire that's pushing me on and on and on
(On and on and on)
To me it's everything and it makes me fucking strong
Love me or hate me
I walk alone
Been called a monster, called a demon, called a fake
(Called a fake)
I'm not an idol, not an angel, not a saint
(I'm not a saint)
I walk alone, I always have, I'm not ashamed
(Not ashamed)
A living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
The soul that lives within my chest
(The soul that lives within my chest)
Just won't allow me to turn out like the rest
(Turn out like the rest)
This heart that's driving me on and on and on
(On and on and on)
Has the same vision and it keeps me fucking strong
Love me or hate me
I walk alone
Been called a monster, called a demon, called a fake
(Called a fake)
I'm not an idol, not an angel, not a saint
(I'm not a saint)
I walk alone, I always have, I'm not ashamed
(Not ashamed)
I've always been a living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
I walk alone
Been called a monster, called a demon, called a fake
(Called a fake)
I'm not an idol, not an angel, not a saint
(I'm not a saint)
I walk alone, I always have, I'm not ashamed
(Not ashamed)
A living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
(I walk alone)
Been called a monster, called a demon, called a fake
(Called a fake)
I'm not an idol, not an angel, not a saint
(I'm not a saint)
I walk alone, I always have, I'm not ashamed
(Not ashamed)
I'll always be a living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
The lyrics of "Cradle To The Grave" by Five Finger Death Punch can be interpreted as an anthem of self-reliance and refusal to conform to societal norms or expectations. The singer proudly owns his identity, which is often demonized and misunderstood by others. He acknowledges the negative labels that have been put on him but refuses to let them define him. The blood and soul that run within him keep him from ending up like everyone else, and his vision and heart keep him going strong. He walks alone and is not ashamed of who he is, from his birth to his eventual death, living a life that might be perceived as a nightmare by others.
The song can be seen as a call to embrace individuality and reject the pressure to fit into a socially constructed mold. It also recognizes the emotional toll that comes with being demonized and misunderstood but emphasizes the importance of embracing oneself regardless of the criticisms. The lyrics are empowering and assertive, urging the listeners to take ownership of their identities and to be unapologetic about who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
The blood that runs within my veins
The essence of who I am keeps me from becoming someone else
Keeps me from ever ending up the same
Prevents me from living a mundane life, avoiding conformity
The fire that's pushing me on and on and on
The intensity that motivates me to keep going
To me it's everything and it makes me fucking strong
The source of my power, my passion
Love me or hate me
I won't change who I am based on others' opinions
I walk alone
I don't need anyone else to define me
Been called a monster, called a demon, called a fake
Others have put me down, but it doesn't define me
I'm not an idol, not an angel, not a saint
I'm not perfect, nor do I try to be
I walk alone, I always have, I'm not ashamed
I'm proud of who I am, despite living differently
A living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
My life has always been a struggle, but I embrace it
The soul that lives within my chest
My essence that defines me
Just won't allow me to turn out like the rest
I don't let others' expectations influence me
This heart that's driving me on and on and on
The determination that fuels me
Has the same vision and it keeps me fucking strong
Purpose guides me and gives me strength
I'll always be a living nightmare from the cradle to the grave
My life trajectory may be difficult, but I choose to embrace it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Moody, Jeremy Spencer, Kevin Churko, Thomas Jason Grinstead, Zoltan Bathory
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarmadalnaib
Thanks 5FDP for keeping me sane through dark years, I'm indebt to your music for the rest of my life. Please keep doing what you doing.
@michaelmay5453
We all fall. Only the strong get up... It's on you may man, you stood up. I pick you for the apocalypse.
@michaelmay5453
To me this is new music... I grew up with Motörhead, Maiden, AC/DC, Saxon and Priest... Now I rock this shit in the car on max.
Opened up a new world of metal for me and I found so much more than the old stuff I always listened to. It has to be loud, like REALLY loud though... It only works when it's REALLY loud.
Either that or I'm just used to the loudest band in the world, Motörhead... Kinda miss Lemmy though, that guy was fucking winning at life.
@mollyalford5131
Avril Lavigne,& Nickleback does that 4 u 2!
@sarmadalnaib
@@mollyalford5131 These are good bands & fully respected, I couldn't relate to their music unfortunately, I still enjoy their songs from time to time.
@sarmadalnaib
@@michaelmay5453 I was blessed growing up in 80s metal music, getting older make more pickier & cling to old school but this band is an eye opener and reminder that Heavy Metal will never die, it's your shelter when World abandons you.
@21HolidayGuy
This band is consistently awesome, seeing them for the second time next year! This is definitely one of my favorite songs of their's!
@submercible0314
This has been my favorite song by 5FDP since I discovered the band back in 2016, awesome to see such a well done lyric video for it
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