Violence
A Day To Remember (USA) Lyrics

I've been feeling like everything is for nothing
The singer feels like their efforts are pointless and they are not making a difference in the world.

In fact I've never felt so god damn small
The singer feels insignificant and powerless in the face of the world's problems.

Always searching for the bright side to find the strength for when I fall
The singer is hopeful and looks for positive aspects of life to give them strength to persevere through difficult times.

I'm still believing that life has a meaning
The artist has not given up hope that there is purpose in life and things will get better.

Can't cope with thinking that there's not
The artist cannot bear the thought that life may be meaningless and devoid of purpose.

I'm so divided that I try to hide it
The singer is conflicted and struggling internally with their emotions and beliefs, but tries to keep it hidden from others.

It's the only real thing that I've got!
The internal conflict the singer feels is the only thing they have that feels real and substantial in their life.

So when the world outside can't see what's wrong and right
The artist feels like the world is blind to the injustices and problems they face.

People can't understand the reasons that we fight
Others do not comprehend why the artist is so passionate about their beliefs and why they feel the need to fight for their cause.

Something's gotta give
The artist recognizes that changes need to be made to address the issues they are facing.

Violence, give me violence
The singer feels that sometimes violent action is necessary to bring attention to their cause and effect change.

'Cause they say we're the worthless ones
The artist feels marginalized and devalued by society and others who do not understand their perspective.

Substance, give me substance
The singer wants to be taken seriously and desires substantive change rather than just surface-level bandaids or empty gestures.

Heavy lies the crown as I cut you down
The singer feels a heavy burden of responsibility to take action and effect change, even if it means cutting others down who are opposed to their cause.

You can call this a warning
The singer issues a warning to those who do not take their cause seriously.

It's a warning that we're drowning in our malcontent
The artist feels trapped and suffocated by their negative feelings of discontent and frustration.

Tear me down like a cancer, what's your answer?
The artist feels like they are being attacked and wants to know what the opposition's solution is to the problems they are facing.

We're different and it makes you sick
The singer feels like others are intolerant and prejudiced towards them because they are different from the norm.

There is a sadness here, on every corner
The singer feels a pervasive sense of sadness and despair in their environment and community.

It's in our hearts, dear God
The artist believes that their feelings of sadness and despair are deeply ingrained in their core being and in the core of those around them.

Don't wanna trouble you much
The artist does not want to burden others with their problems and issues.

But we all need to know when enough is enough
The artist recognizes that change needs to happen and it is important to know when to push for that change and take action.

You only get one chance and that's one too much
The singer feels like they are running out of time and opportunities to effect change and make a difference.

What's the world gonna say when I call your bluff, punk?
The artist challenges those who are opposing them and wonders what the response will be when they are called out on their empty promises or false claims.

Bow your head
The singer demands respect and submission from those who have marginalized or opposed them.