Procession Of Ashes
All Shall Perish Lyrics


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Give me your attention please.
This isn't a drill.
They're shooting to kill.
Still I'm here breathing.
Come with me now.

Together we can start the fire.
Burning the whole world to ash.
This place is set for ruination.
Let's help it fall apart.

Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down

Striking the match as we set the world aflame.
Watch it as it burns away.
We all want to end it, but we're too afraid.
Let me pave the way.

Why should we care?
We were all forsaken anyway.
I've seen the despair.
I cannot take it.

Together we can start the fire.
Burning the whole world to ash.
This place is set for ruination.
Let's help it fall apart.

Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down
Burn it all down

We are disgusted with all the corruption and all the
Misleading depraved.
All you who use us, we'll render you useless and watch as
Your life blows away.

Striking the match as you set the world aflame.
Watch it as it burns away.
We all want to end it, but we're too afraid.
Let me pave the way.

Why should we care?
We were all forsaken anyway.
I've seen the despair.
I cannot take it.





We all want to end it but we're too afraid.
Let me pave the way

Overall Meaning

The song "Procession Of Ashes" by All Shall Perish is a call to action for listeners to join the singer in starting a fire and burning the world to the ground. The opening lines set the tone for urgency as the singer warns that they are not joking around - this is not a drill. The next line, "They're shooting to kill," suggests that there is danger and perhaps oppression in the world that they are trying to escape from. Yet despite this danger, the singer is still alive and breathing. The repetition of the phrase "burn it all down" and the imagery of striking a match and watching the world burn are powerful and evoke feelings of destruction and chaos.


The lyrics also express a sense of frustration and disgust with corruption and deception in the world. The line "All you who use us, we'll render you useless and watch as Your life blows away" suggests a desire for revenge against those who have wronged them. The repeated question of "why should we care?" suggests a sense of nihilism or hopelessness, as if the world is already doomed and there is little point in trying to make a difference. Nevertheless, the singer is determined to take action and urges others to follow in their footsteps.


Overall, "Procession Of Ashes" is a dark and intense song that calls for destruction and rebellion against a corrupt society. It raises questions about the value of life and whether it is worth fighting for, as well as the destructive power of anger and the desire for revenge.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me your attention please.
I request your attention for the following message


This isn't a drill.
This is not a practice run, this is the real deal


They're shooting to kill.
The situation is dangerous and they intend to use lethal force


Still I'm here breathing.
Despite the danger, I am still alive


Come with me now.
Join me in my plan of action


Together we can start the fire.
We can instigate and ignite change


Burning the whole world to ash.
Completely destroying the current state of affairs


This place is set for ruination.
The current environment is ripe for destruction


Let's help it fall apart.
Let's actively contribute to the destruction of the current state of affairs


Burn it all down
Set everything ablaze


Striking the match as we set the world aflame.
Taking action to ignite the destruction we desire


Watch it as it burns away.
Witness the destruction firsthand


We all want to end it, but we're too afraid.
We desire change but fear taking action


Let me pave the way.
Allow me to lead and take the initiative


Why should we care?
Why should we be concerned about the current state of affairs?


We were all forsaken anyway.
We have all been abandoned and left without support


I've seen the despair.
I have witnessed the hopelessness and misery of the current situation


We are disgusted with all the corruption and all the misleading depraved.
We are outraged by the dishonesty and immorality present in society


All you who use us, we'll render you useless and watch as your life blows away.
Those who exploit us will be powerless and suffer the consequences of their actions


Burn it all down.
Destroy everything




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Comments from YouTube:

Jonathan Edshot

The ending is just mindbreaking

john perales

I just wanna cry listening to the outro shits deep ya heard

N M

Damn its been a while

xRENEGADE156

Suggested video: Mumford and Sons lol

Todaryus175

Alguém em 2021?

Kelz Nguu

3:20?!? 3:22?!?!?!?!

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