The Empire
Agonize The Serpent Lyrics
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You say you speak from your heart
But there's no sign of context
We are
The ones who pay in the end
Thanks for the pollution
You took the best of me
But my silence was broken
We build an empire for those who betray
The dead light inside me
Tell me again
How it wont be the same this time
When darkness finally come and we're in oblivion
When everything is gone, that's the point of no return
Repulsion
How can you sleep through it all when it all falls apart
Denial
You say you speak from your heart, thanks for polution
You took the best of me
But my silence was broken
When you're six feet under and laid to rest
Do you think the earth will save it self?
There's no escape from history
We build an empire for those who betray
The dead light inside me, tell me again
How it wont be the same this time
In "The Empire," Agonize The Serpent paints a bleak picture of a world that has been ravaged by greed and pollution. The lyrics capture a sense of frustration and defeat as the singer laments the destruction of the world, a destruction that seems to be caused by the actions of those in power. The song begins with the singer addressing someone who claims to speak from the heart but provides no context for their words, suggesting a lack of sincerity. This lack of sincerity is further highlighted by the line "thanks for the pollution," which could be read as sarcasm directed at those responsible for environmental destruction.
As the song progresses, the singer's anger and frustration become more palpable. They accuse those in power of taking the best of them and leaving them with nothing, and question whether those responsible for the destruction of the world will face any consequences. The idea of an empire built on betrayal is particularly powerful, suggesting that those in power have created a world where their own interests are prioritized over the well-being of the majority. The last lines of the song bring together themes of mortality and environmental destruction, with the singer asking whether the earth will be able to save itself once those responsible for its destruction are gone.
Overall, "The Empire" is a powerful critique of the ways in which greed and exploitation have led to environmental destruction and the erosion of trust between people and those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Destroyer
We are about to tear down and destroy the current state of things.
You say you speak from your heart
Your words are supposedly genuine, but they lack context and validity.
But there's no sign of context
Your words are empty and lack substance.
We are
We, the majority of people, are the ones who will suffer the consequences of the actions of a few.
The ones who pay in the end
We will ultimately bear the burden of the destruction caused.
Thanks for the pollution
Ironically thanking someone for the damage they caused is an indictment of their actions
You took the best of me
You took advantage of me or you took what was most valuable to me.
But my silence was broken
I can no longer remain quiet or complicit in the face of injustice.
There's no escape from history
We cannot escape the consequences of past actions.
We build an empire for those who betray
Our society elevates those who deceive and harm others.
The dead light inside me
The light inside my soul is extinguished and replaced with darkness.
Tell me again
I'm asking for you to reiterate because I think you're lying.
How it wont be the same this time
I doubt that the outcome will be different than before despite your promises.
When darkness finally come and we're in oblivion
When the end finally comes and we are consumed by darkness and nothingness.
When everything is gone, that's the point of no return
Once everything has been destroyed, there is no hope of recovering what was lost.
Repulsion
This situation fills me with disgust and aversion.
How can you sleep through it all when it all falls apart
How can you remain indifferent and asleep when everything is collapsing?
Denial
You are denying the reality of the situation and refuse to acknowledge the damage caused.
When you're six feet under and laid to rest
When you are dead and buried.
Do you think the earth will save it self?
Do you believe that nature will heal itself after the damage caused by human actions?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Teddie Helander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
d e g
this one slaps hard. i'm loving the instrumental, and how it perfectly compliments the vocals
Assassinge
you guys are insane btw