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End Of The Line
Arch Enemy Lyrics
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Leave your brain outside
Sit back - relax
As we feed you lies
Spoon fed stimulation
Glittering fashion fascination
You are lost in the game
You'll be amused
By the things we do to you
But in the bitter end
The clown is you
End of the line
You sold your soul
For a better life
You are better off dead
You had one life
You had one shot
You blew it
And you knew it
The rot sets in
No self control
At the end of the line
You play the fool
The first verse of the song "End of the Line" by Arch Enemy sets the tone for an incredible commentary on the brainwashing power of the media and how it deceives and manipulates society. The lyrics "Welcome to the circus, Leave your brain outside" indicate how people today seem to be willing to be entertained by anything without questioning the source or the motives behind it. The line "Media corruption" lets the audience know that the purpose of the manipulation is not for their benefit, but instead for the profit and control of those in power.
The second verse builds on the theme of deception with "Spoon fed stimulation, Glittering fashion fascination." The media is seen as giving people only surface-level gratification rather than meaningful content. The chorus "End of the line, You sold your soul, For a better life, You are better off dead" presents a harsh reality to the listener. The lyrics suggest that we may be so consumed by the lies we are told by the media that our life becomes meaningless and we lose ourselves.
The message in this song is clear, to think for oneself and to question everything. Arch Enemy's "End Of The Line" is a terrifying commentary on the manipulative power of the media, and how it can shape and control us if we allow it to. It encourages us to realize that we have the power to take control, and not let the media dictate our thoughts, attitudes or beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the circus
Welcome to the show where everything is fabricated.
Leave your brain outside
Don't think for yourself, we'll do the thinking for you.
Sit back - relax
Just sit and let us manipulate you.
As we feed you lies
We'll deceive you with our lies.
Spoon fed stimulation
You're being spoon-fed what to think and feel.
Glittering fashion fascination
You're immersed in a world of superficial glamour.
You are lost in the game
You're caught up in a game that you can never win.
Media corruption
The media is corrupt and they're manipulating you.
You'll be amused
You might be entertained by this facade.
By the things we do to you
But the things we're doing to you are not for your benefit.
But in the bitter end
However, when it all comes to an end.
The clown is you
You're the fool who believed us and fell for our deception.
End of the line
Once it's all over.
You sold your soul
You gave up your values and beliefs for success.
For a better life
In order to achieve worldly success.
You are better off dead
You're not living a true, authentic life.
You had one life
You only have one chance at life.
You had one shot
Only one opportunity to live a meaningful life.
You blew it
You squandered your chances by getting caught in the web of deceit.
And you knew it
You knew deep down what you were getting into.
The rot sets in
You're spiraling down a dark path of destruction.
No self control
You've lost control over your own life and destiny.
At the end of the line
When it all comes to an end.
You play the fool
You were the pawn in their game; the fool who fell for their lies.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER AMOTT, 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