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Virtually unrecognizable
I was lost there, no direction
A scattered void
No more
It's over
I'm on to you
The tables have turned
I am taking back my soul
Tranquilized, scrutinized
Hate injected mind
As if internal wounds
Wouldn't bleed, wouldn't hurt me
I see through your lies
Taking back what's mine
The lyrics of Arch Enemy's song "Taking Back My Soul" speak about a person who was once lost and directionless, having been consumed by someone else's game. The person describes feeling processed and diluted, almost unrecognizable, with a scattered void. They were trained to hate and scrutinize, with an injected mind that would try to suppress any internal wounds, but the wound still bled and hurt. The person finally realizes the lies and decides to take back what's rightfully theirs.
The lyrics showcase a feeling that many individuals can relate to: the feeling of being lost or consumed by someone else's wants and desires. The person in the song is depicted as tranquilized, with an injected mind that was forced to hate and scrutinize. These feelings and emotions are familiar to anyone who has been in a toxic relationship or has been manipulated into something that doesn't serve them. Despite this, the song is ultimately about taking back one's power, reclaiming what belongs to them, and breaking free from toxic cycles.
In conclusion, "Taking Back My Soul" speaks to the human desire for freedom and empowerment, urging listeners to take back control of their life and embrace their true selves. It's a powerful anthem that reminds us that we all have the power to change our lives for the better and push through whatever struggles come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Processed, diluted
Feeling like my sense of self has been corrupted and weakened through outside influence
Virtually unrecognizable
Not recognizing oneself due to outside influence, feeling lost and disconnected
I was lost there, no direction
Feeling unsure of oneself, lacking purpose or direction
A scattered void
Feeling empty and unfulfilled
No more
Refusing to continue living in this state of emptiness and weakness
It's over
The cycle of self-doubt and insecurity is coming to an end
I'm on to you
Recognizing the negative influence of those who have contributed to these feelings
Your evil game
The malicious intentions of those who have sought to harm and manipulate
The tables have turned
Taking control and power back from those who have taken it away
I am taking back my soul
Reclaiming one's own agency and sense of self in the face of opposition
Tranquilized, scrutinized
Feeling subdued and judged by the outside world
Hate injected mind
The negative and harmful impact of the words and actions of others on one's psyche
As if internal wounds
Despite the pain and suffering that one endures within oneself
Wouldn't bleed, wouldn't hurt me
One will no longer allow for external harm to inflict pain upon internal wounds
I see through your lies
Seeing beyond the dishonesty and manipulation of those who wish to do harm
Taking back what's mine
Reclaiming ownership of one's sense of self and identity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Angela Gossow, Christopher Amott, Daniel Erlandsson, Michael Amott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Metalhead
on Nemesis
[Verse 1]
We walk this earth
With fire in our hands
Eye for an eye
We are Nemesis
We are with you
Countless vicious souls
Fight, fighting for freedom
United we stand, we stand
[Guitar Solo 1]
[Verse 2]
We are legion
Voice of anarchy
This is revolution
Creating new disorder
We are enemy
Opponent of the system
Crushing hypocrisy
Slaying the philistine, yeah!
[Chorus]
One for all, all for one
We are strong, we are one
One for all, all for one
We are one, Nemesis!
[Guitar Solo 2]
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
[Verse 3]
A malicious fever burns
In our hearts, in our veins
Your blood, my blood
All blood runs the same, the same
[Chorus]
One for all, all for one
We are strong, we are one
One for all, all for one
We are one, Nemesis
[Breakdown]
We are Nemesis
[Chorus]
One for all, all for one
We are strong, we are one
One for all, all for one
We are one, Nemesis
[Guitar Solo 3]
Metalhead
on Nemesis
We walk this earth
We live in this world
With fire in our hands
With passion burning within us
Eye for an eye
We believe in justice being served
We are Nemesis
We are enemies of those who do wrong
We are with you
We are on your side
Countless vicious souls
In this brutal fight
Fight, fighting for freedom
We are battling for our freedom
United, we stand, we stand
We stand together in unity
We are a legion
We are a large group
Voice of anarchy
We seek to disrupt the established order
This is revolution
We desire a complete change
Creating new disorder
To create chaos and destruction
We are enemy
We are against the system
Opponent of the system
We are separate from the establishment
Crushing the hipocrisy
We denounce the hypocrisy of the authorities
Slaying the philistine, yeah!
We step on those who want to control us
One for all
We fight as a collective
All for one
We support each other
We are strong
We possess great strength
We are one
We are united
One for all
We fight as a collective
All for one
We support each other
We are one, Nemesis!
We are enemies of those who do wrong
A malicious fever burns
A harmful passion is ignited within us
In our hearts, In our veins
It consumes our souls
Your blood, My blood
We are all the same
All blood runs the same, the same
We are all equal
One for all
We are the enemies of the wicked
All for one
We are strong
We are one
One for all
All for one
We are one Nemesis
WE ARE NE ME SIS!
One for all
All for one
We are strong
We are one
One for all
All for one
We are one, Nêmesis!
VazquezPrincess JayJay
on Yesterday Is Dead And Gone
nice i like ur song