Failure
Breaking Benjamin Lyrics
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It has only just begun
The world will die alone
The frail will fall below
Time will take our place
We return it back to one
The calm before the cold
The long and lonely road
Look for the light that leads me home
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Failure
Drive the cloud away
We will fall from last to none
The dark before the dawn
The war will carry on
Look for the light that leads me home
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Tired of wasted breath, tired of nothing left
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Failure
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Tired of wasted breath, tired of nothing left
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
We bury the sunlight (so long), we bury the sunlight (so long)
Failure, failure (so long, so long)
We bury the sunlight (so long), we bury the sunlight (so long)
Failure, failure (so long, so long)
Failure
The lyrics to Breaking Benjamin's song "Failure" discuss the inevitability of life, death, and our place in the world. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song by recognizing that life is only just beginning, but that the world will ultimately die alone. This is followed by the line "The frail will fall below," which implies that those who are weak or vulnerable will not survive in this harsh reality. The second stanza is a reflection on time and how everything eventually returns to one, or to where it began. This is described as "the calm before the cold" and "the long and lonely road," suggesting that life is often difficult and challenging.
The chorus provides a message of hope in the midst of these challenges. The line "Look for the light that leads me home" represents a search for something positive to hold onto in the face of adversity. However, this is juxtaposed with the repeated phrase "Failure," which seems to acknowledge that even when we strive for success, failure is always a possibility. The final stanza talks about fighting against the darkness and the war that perpetually surrounds us. The line "We will fall from last to none" represents a determination to persevere and overcome obstacles.
In summary, "Failure" is a song that highlights the struggle of living in a challenging world, but encourages listeners to keep searching for hope and to fight against despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Life will come our way
We will inevitably encounter various experiences throughout our lives
It has only just begun
Our journey has just started and there is still much to come
The world will die alone
Despite the multitude of experiences and interactions we have, ultimately everyone will face death on their own
The frail will fall below
Those who are weak or vulnerable will be left behind or forgotten
Time will take our place
As we continue through life, time will inevitably pass and lead to change
We return it back to one
Change can bring us back to a starting point, but with new knowledge or experience
The calm before the cold
A moment of peace or tranquility before a difficult or challenging time
The long and lonely road
The journey through life can be difficult and at times, isolating
Look for the light that leads me home
Seeking guidance and hope during a challenging time
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Exhausted from the feeling of being directionless or unable to hold onto something
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Expressing a desire to destroy or remove everything
Failure
Acknowledging disappointment or defeat
Drive the cloud away
Wanting to eliminate negative emotions or thoughts
We will fall from last to none
We may experience a dramatic decrease in status or importance
The dark before the dawn
Difficult times can be a precursor to positive change or a new beginning
The war will carry on
Even if one battle is won, there will be others to face
Tired of wasting breath, tired of nothing left
Feeling drained or depleted with no apparent purpose or motivation
We bury the sunlight (failure), we bury the sunlight (failure)
Choosing to ignore or suppress the positive aspects of life, focusing solely on failure
Failure! Failure
Emphasizing the theme of failure
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin Burnley
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@ayazsourov9588
Life will come our way,
It has only just begun.
The world will die alone
The frail will fall below.
Time will take our place.
We return it back to one
The calm before the cold,
The long and lonely road.
Look for the light that leads me home.
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go.
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down.
Failure.
Drive the cloud away,
We will fall from last to none.
The dark before the dawn,
The world will carry on.
Look for the light that leads me home.
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go.
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down.
Tired of wasted breath, tired of nothing left.
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down.
Failure.
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go.
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down.
Tired of wasted breath, tired of nothing left.
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down.
We bury the sunlight (Failure), we bury the sunlight (Failure).
Failure! Failure.
We bury the sunlight (Failure), we bury the sunlight (Failure).
Failure! Failure.
@juancarloscoralruano803
Life will come our way
It has only just begun
The world will die alone
The frail will fall below
Time will take our place
We return it back to one
The calm before the cold
The long and lonely road
Look for the light that leads me home
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Failure
Drive the cloud away
We will fall from last to none
The dark before the dawn
The war will carry on
Look for the light that leads me home
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down
Tear the whole world down
Tired of wasting breath
Tired of nothing left
Tear the whole world down
Tear the whole world down
Failure
Tired of feeling lost, tired of letting go
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
Tired of wasting breath, tired of nothing left
Tear the whole world down, tear the whole world down
We bury the sunlight, we bury the sunlight (so long)
Failure! Failure (so long)
We bury the sunlight, we bury the sunlight (so long)
Failure! Failure (so long)
Failure
@maetempleton2594
I love how Ben puts all his emotion into the music. He isnt just on stage playing for a crowd. Hes playing for the world, and its beautiful that we can all share the same emotion with him.
@josiahm3402
Ure comment deserves more likes
@realspartan5206
Mae Templeton he got a lung infection during the life cycle of the album phobia but he still performed
@thomasredmon3045
I know right I went to one of his concerts and had the time of my life
@buzatusebastian2735
Ivan moody has the same energy
@amandagorman109
The last time I saw breaking Benjamin live. There were people fighting in the mospit. He literally stopped the show in the middle of the song to yell at them and then just proceeded on. I thought that was pretty cool. Seeing them live again in January and I can't wait.
@michellebeauchamp9810
Honestly, this is the most emotional yet powerful comeback I have ever seen from a band.
@brendonkozolup7494
No mother fukin lie, emotions ... hit the nail on the head
@supernova76420
Goddamn they are just destroying the shit music scene that was left after they split!! I FUCKING LOVE IT!!! BB4L
@randyzimmerman3777
Matt Smith could not agree more man. ...bb4l!!!!