Enemy
Afterpain Lyrics

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You landed on my land
Innocently wandering
I wish I had banished you before
When I had the chance
To destroy

Don't turn around
Don't look back

Try to purify my heart
I will dance once again
And seduce your faith

Scream behind
Here comes the shadow
I set fire to the rain
Taste my venom
I will live forever
We are the spawns of the devil

Suffer for their feelings
You really think they're coming back

Upcoming deaths will make you
Step on the floor
With your weak and naked feet
Now you can return home
To destroy

Don't turn around
Don't look back
Try to purify my heart
I will dance once again
And seduce your faith

Scream behind
Here comes the shadow
I set fire to the rain
Taste my venom
I will live forever
We are the spawns...

Scream behind
Here comes the fire
I will drain all your strength
Taste my venom
It will last forever
We are the spawns of the devil

Don't turn around
Don't look back
Try to purify my heart
I will dance once again
And seduce your faith

Scream behind
Here comes the shadow
I set fire to the rain
Taste my venom
I will live forever
We are the spawns...

Scream behind
Here comes the fire
I will drain all your strength
(Taste) Taste my venom
(My) It will last forever
(Venom) We are the spawns of the devil

We are coming for you
I'm coming for you

Overall Meaning

The song “Enemy” by Afterpain is a dark and menacing song that speaks about revenge and destruction of an individual who has caused harm to the singer. The lyrics depict the singer as being someone who has been wronged by an individual who has come into their land and caused harm, but the singer regrets not taking action to banish them when they had the chance. The lines “I wish I had banished you before, When I had the chance to destroy” conveys the regret the singer feels for not taking action earlier.

The refrain of the song urges the individual to not turn back, but instead purify their heart, as the singer is going to dance and seduce their faith. This could be interpreted as a warning to the individual to try and make amends and not look back at the damage they have caused, as the singer has already made up their mind to seek revenge. The lines “Scream behind, Here comes the shadow, I set fire to the rain, Taste my venom, I will live forever, We are the spawns of the devil” conveys the dark and dangerous character of the singer, who is bent on revenge and destruction.

The song comes across as a warning to those who cause harm to others, to be mindful of their actions as they will eventually face consequences. The singer urges the individual to purify their heart and not turn back, but it comes across as more of a threat than a warning. The song “Enemy” is a warning about the consequences of causing harm and the fact that revenge is never too far away.

Line by Line Meaning

You landed on my land
You entered my world

Innocently wandering
Unaware of the danger that lurks

I wish I had banished you before
I regret not eliminating you earlier

When I had the chance
At a time when it was possible

To destroy
To wipe you out completely

Don't turn around
Don't look back

Don't look back
Don't reminisce

Try to purify my heart
Attempt to cleanse my soul

I will dance once again
I will revel in victory

And seduce your faith
Make you lose your confidence in your beliefs

Scream behind
Cry out in despair