Crisis
Abrade The Earth Lyrics

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All around me I see empty promises not meant to keep
It's the same routine, the puppeteers feed off the meek
Follow me through the streets and you'll see this isn't the way it's supposed to be
And you'll never see the bleeding heart inside of me

What kind of world leaves it's habitants in chains
Amongst corrupted kings who claim to be the same?
It's time to drive a stake into the cogs of the machine

So we can end this broken system and the ones who reign

They will never defeat the love and peace
If they only saw the darkness in their ways
Then we could live in harmony

They will not ever defeat our right to live our own lives
Tonight, we'll fight to transcend above the rotting elite

This is our kingdom now

Chaos bleeds into these city streets
As we defeat the descending disease
We were shattered from rulers of decadent nature
But now we have broken free

Defeated, wasted away
Fallen to their knees

The greater good of society
Has risen to a new beginning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Crisis" by Abrade The Earth speak to the frustration and disillusionment that the singer feels towards a world filled with empty promises and manipulation. The opening lines suggest that the puppeteers, symbolizing those in power, thrive on the vulnerability of the meek and weak. The singer asserts that this is not how things should be, emphasizing their sense of empathy and compassion with the phrase "you'll never see the bleeding heart inside of me."

The second verse questions the morality of a world where its inhabitants are left in chains, ruled by corrupted leaders who claim to be the same. It advocates for a rebellion against the system, symbolized by driving a stake into the cogs of the machine. The desire is to dismantle the broken system along with those who hold power over it.

The chorus reflects a belief that love and peace will always prevail over the forces of darkness. It suggests that if those in power were to recognize the harm they cause, then a harmonious world could be achieved. The lyrics also affirm the right to live one's own life and the determination to fight against the oppressive ruling class, presenting a vision of a new order where the greater good of society reigns.

Overall, "Crisis" expresses a call to action, inspiring listeners to question and challenge the existing power structures and strive for a more just and equitable world.

Line by Line Meaning

All around me I see empty promises not meant to keep
Within my surroundings, I witness countless assurances that hold no true intention of fulfillment

It's the same routine, the puppeteers feed off the meek
Repetition reigns, as those in control exploit the feeble

Follow me through the streets and you'll see this isn't the way it's supposed to be
Accompany me along these roads, and you'll witness the deviation from the ideal path

And you'll never see the bleeding heart inside of me
You'll never perceive the pain and compassion deep within my being

What kind of world leaves its inhabitants in chains
What sort of realm subjects its dwellers to bondage and confinement

Amongst corrupted kings who claim to be the same?
Amidst tainted rulers who assert their similarity

It's time to drive a stake into the cogs of the machine
The moment has arrived to disrupt the mechanisms of this system

So we can end this broken system and the ones who reign
Thus, we can bring about the conclusion of this malfunctioning system and those in power

They will never defeat the love and peace
They shall never overcome the essence of love and serenity

If they only saw the darkness in their ways
If only they could perceive the malevolence within their actions

Then we could live in harmony
At that point, we could exist in a state of harmonious coexistence

They will not ever defeat our right to live our own lives
They shall not triumph in quashing our entitlement to autonomy

Tonight, we'll fight to transcend above the rotting elite
This very evening, we shall strive to rise beyond the decaying ruling class

This is our kingdom now
This present domain belongs to us

Chaos bleeds into these city streets
Disorder seeps into these urban thoroughfares

As we defeat the descending disease
While we conquer the descending affliction

We were shattered from rulers of decadent nature
We were broken by leaders characterized by excessive opulence and moral decay

But now we have broken free
Yet, now we have emancipated ourselves

Defeated, wasted away
Overcome, deteriorated

Fallen to their knees
Brought down to a position of submission

The greater good of society
The collective welfare of our community

Has risen to a new beginning
Has emerged anew, commencing a fresh era

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adam Robillard, James Myles, Jared Blanchette, Luis Baez Vega, Luisfelipe Baez Vega

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