Chaos
Aftermath Lyrics


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Chaos
Normality distorted
Everything a blur

Adrenalin
Pumping through my veins
Tunnel vision begins
Here they come again

Loud noises all around me
Muzzle flash is all I see
Who's a friend?
Who's my enemy?
Cannot tell
It's just chaos out there

Screaming
Come and help me
Nobody hears me

Desperate
Where's my support
Starting to lose hope

Here they come again

Loud noises all around me
Muzzle flash is all I see
Who's a friend?
Who's my enemy?
Cannot tell
It's just chaos out there

Hopeless
Their numbers are endless
We are but a few

Goodbye
It's all over now
And it is all theirs

Their last attack begins

Loud noises all around me
Muzzle flash is all I see
Who's a friend?
Who's my enemy?




Cannot tell
It's just chaos out there

Overall Meaning

The song "Chaos" by Aftermath is an intense portrayal of the confusion and desperation during a battle. The first stanza sets the scene of chaos, with normality distorted and everything a blur. The second stanza adds to the intensity with the arrival of the enemy, the sound of loud noises all around and no clear distinction between friend or foe. The third stanza reveals the helplessness of the situation with pleading for help, yet nobody hearing. The fourth stanza expresses a deep sense of hopelessness and despair with the realization that their numbers are far too few against the endless enemy.


The song captures the disorienting effects of war, as adrenaline pumps through the singer's veins and tunnel vision takes hold. The confusion is heightened by an inability to distinguish between friend and foe, due to the chaos and loud noises all around. The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation for support, as the singer begins to lose hope, culminating in the acceptance of defeat and the impending doom of the final attack.


Overall, "Chaos" is a visceral depiction of the devastating effects of war, leaving the listener with a sense of despair and hopelessness.


Line by Line Meaning

Chaos
The situation is out of control and unpredictable


Normality distorted
The usual order of things is no longer present


Everything a blur
The surroundings are unclear and difficult to navigate


Adrenalin
The body's natural response to stress and danger


Pumping through my veins
The adrenalin is intensifying and providing a surge of energy


Tunnel vision begins
The focus narrows to only the most immediate threats


Here they come again
The attackers are returning for another round


Loud noises all around me
The sound of gunfire and explosions is overwhelming


Muzzle flash is all I see
The flashes of light from the guns are the only visual cues


Who's a friend?
The identities of allies are uncertain


Who's my enemy?
The identities of enemies are uncertain


Cannot tell
It is impossible to differentiate between friend and foe


It's just chaos out there
The situation is completely out of control and dangerous


Screaming
Calling out for help


Come and help me
Asking others for assistance


Nobody hears me
No one is able to respond to the plea for help


Desperate
Feeling helpless and out of options


Where's my support
Asking for assistance that is not available


Starting to lose hope
Feeling as though the situation is becoming hopeless


Hopeless
Feeling as though there is no chance for success


Their numbers are endless
The attackers are numerous and overwhelming


We are but a few
The defenders are vastly outnumbered


Goodbye
Accepting that death is imminent


It's all over now
The battle has been lost


And it is all theirs
The attackers have triumphed


Their last attack begins
The final assault is commencing




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Written by: Ian Wallace

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