Metalingus
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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Dropped to my knees when hope ran out
The time has come to change my ways
On this day I see clearly everything has come to life
A bitter place and a broken dream
And we'll leave it all, leave it all behind
I'll never long for what might have been
And now regret won't waste my life again
I won't look back
I'll fight to remain
On this day I see clearly everything has come to life
A bitter place and a broken dream
And we'll leave it all behind
On this day it's so real to me
Everything has come to life
Another chance to chase a dream
Another chance to feel
Chance to feel alive
Fear will kill me, all I could be
Lift these sorrows
Let me breathe, could you set me free
Could you set me free
On this day I see clearly everything has come to life
A bitter place and a broken dream
And we'll leave it all behind
On this day it's so real to me
Everything has come to life
Another chance to chase a dream
Another chance to feel
Chance to feel alive
The opening lines of Alter Bridge's song Metalingus speak of defeat and hopelessness, with the singer having been brought down to their knees. However, they declare that the time has come to change their ways, perhaps suggesting that they are ready to rise again and face their challenges. The refrain of the song declares that on this day, everything has come to life, and the singer sees clearly. They speak of leaving behind a bitter place and a broken dream, which could be interpreted as moving on from past failures or disappointments.
The singer declares that they will not long for what might have been, and that regret will not waste their life again. They vow to fight to remain, perhaps implying a determination to overcome obstacles and move forward in life. The song's chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's newfound sense of clarity and purpose. They are presented with another chance to chase a dream and feel alive.
The final lines of the song introduce fear as a potential obstacle, but the singer asks to be lifted from their sorrows and set free. The repetition of the chorus at the end serves to drive home the theme of seizing opportunities and leaving the past behind.
Overall, Alter Bridge's Metalingus is a powerful song about resilience in the face of defeat, and the importance of seizing opportunities to pursue one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been defeated and brought down
I have lost and felt defeated
Dropped to my knees when hope ran out
Felt hopeless and defeated
The time has come to change my ways
I need to change my ways
On this day I see clearly everything has come to life
I see things more clearly now
A bitter place and a broken dream
My past experiences were full of pain and failure
And we'll leave it all, leave it all behind
I am determined to move forward and leave my past behind
I'll never long for what might have been
I won't dwell on what could have been
And now regret won't waste my life again
I won't let regret control my life anymore
I won't look back
I won't dwell on my past
I'll fight to remain
I will fight to stay strong
On this day it's so real to me
It's a powerful and meaningful day for me
Another chance to chase a dream
I have another opportunity to pursue my dreams
Another chance to feel Chance to feel alive
I have another chance to feel alive and fulfilled
Fear will kill me, all I could be
My fear could hold me back from achieving my full potential
Lift these sorrows
Help me overcome my sadness and pain
Let me breathe, could you set me free
I need to be free and able to breathe
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, THOMAS SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL, MYLES KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pabloruiz6224
You think you know me 🎸🎸🎸💨💨💨
3:21 On this day I see clearly everything has come to life
A bitter place and a broken dream
And we’ll leave it all behind
On this day it’s so real to me everything has come to life
Another chance to chase a dream
Another chance to feel
Chance to feel alive
Edge’s pyro entrance: 🤟🏻🤟🏻🎆🎇🧨🧨
Royal Rumble 2020 flashbacks
@dannyramirez8094
As a kid, I always thought Edge was the one singing 😂
@RikkuChaser
SAME LOL
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Yup same 😂😂
@mohamedkhaled-bl5pr
Same
@danoV1c
Well if you thought so it just means that the theme fits the wrestler perfectly and in Edges case it couldn't be better
@cristianetorres468
Me too
@yamanky5766
John Cena : "You Can't See Me"
Edge : "On this Day, I See Clearly"
@DaDualityofMan
That's why they had such a heated rivalry
@pxradox89
Christian: "You'll see if you just close your eyes"
@nicbentulan
OMG!!!!! LOL