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Black Earth (1996)
Stigmata (1998)
Burning Bridges (1999)
Wages of Sin (2001)
Anthems of Rebellion (2003)
Doomsday Machine (2005)
Rise of the Tyrant (2007)
Khaos Legions (2011)
War Eternal (2014)
Will to Power (2017)
Deceivers (2022)
Reason To Believe
Arch Enemy Lyrics
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But your journey's just begun
A distant light that′s worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Hey
Listen to me now
There′s a reason to believe again
There′s a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don′t understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they′ll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can′t hold you back no more
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There′s a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There′s a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There′s a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There′s a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me
Always keep on fighting my friend
The song Reason to Believe by Arch Enemy is a message of hope and encouragement for those who are struggling with self-hatred and feeling misunderstood. The song expresses empathy for the pain that the listener is feeling, but also offers a reminder that they are not alone and that there is a reason to keep on fighting.
The lyrics acknowledge the scars that the listener may have on their heart, but also convey that their journey is just beginning and that there is a distant light that is worth fighting for. The song encourages the listener to stop hurting themselves and to not let their life slip away. They are told that they are more than others can understand and that they should not let the prison of glass hold them back any longer.
Overall, Reason to Believe is a powerful message of hope and encouragement for those who may be struggling with mental health issues. It serves as a reminder that there is reason to keep going and that they are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a scar on your heart
You've been hurt before and it's left a mark on you
But your journey's just begun
Despite the pain you've experienced, there's still so much ahead of you
A distant light that's worth the fight
There is hope for a better future, even if it seems far away and difficult to reach
The story's far from done
Your life is still unfolding and there are many chapters yet to be written
Stop hurting yourself
You need to stop self-destructive behaviors that are only causing you more pain
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Reopening old wounds is not the answer - it's time to heal and move forward
They don't understand you
Others may not comprehend your experiences or struggles
And they hate what they don't understand
Due to their lack of understanding, some people may react negatively towards you
You are more than they'll ever know
You possess strengths and qualities that others cannot even imagine
Like sand through your fingers
Life is fleeting and precious. Don't take it for granted.
Don't let your life slip away
You have the power to make the most of your time on this earth
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more
Don't let your past or your fears limit your potential or your future
There's a reason to believe again
You can find hope and inspiration to keep going, even after difficult times
There's a reason to go on
Your life has purpose and meaning, and you have the strength to keep moving ahead
Always keep on fighting my friend
You may face obstacles, but you have the resilience and determination to overcome them
Listen to me now
I'm offering you support and encouragement to help you through this difficult time
Writer(s): Amott Michael, Amott Christopher
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Päiviö Selänne
Not really rare. Without even thinking, I can name 10 singers who can do what you described:
- Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills)
- Chester Bennington (Linkin Park)
- Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance)
- Benjamin Burnley (Breaking Benjamin)
- Chris Cerulli (Motionless in White)
- Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy)
- Matthew Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)
- Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
- Oliver Sykes (Bring Me the Horizon)
- Sam Carter (Architects)
Kendal DK
@Päiviö Selänne for real it isn't even that hard just some I can think of are
•Spencer Sotelo (Periphery
•Matty Mullins (Memphis may Fire)
•Lauren Babic (Red Handed Denial
•Tetiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer)
•Yannis Papadopoulos (Beast in Black) hits high notes that I didn't even know a man could hit.
•Mikael Åkerfeldt(Opeth)
•Literally any symphonic metal band with a female lead that switches from clean vocals to opera style high notes (Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, etc)
Brendan Clement
As a metalhead who also like Arch Enemy, I love this song. The reason behind it is because it makes me think of my past. There had been many times where I was bullied in middle and high school because I have autism. I used to get panic attacks all the time. I had been teased and made fun of because of my learning disability. There were many people who supported me as I was growing up, my friends and family.
After graduating from college, I was at the bottom of the barrel. I couldn't get into a geology job because I had no experience. How can you get experience if you are not going to give it to me? Does that make sense? No, it does not! So I worked at a grocery store, Hannaford aka Hell's Kitchen where customers yelled at me and harassed me and annoyed me. The managers hated me, Talia Parkes, Perry Landry, and last but not least, the man who made me cry and his name is Joel Lloyd. He made fun of how I looked and how I acted around people as he was ranting at me throughout the termination process. Yeah, that man who verbally abused me was firing me and he won.
I had lost hope because I was jobless. I was able to get a job at Dunkin Donuts and every customer abused me. I then started working at Baker Hill, a golf course that acted as a concentration camp. There was Jamie Savage who scared me on purpose, ranted about tiny things, screaming at me, insulting me, made threats, got into my face, and just wanted me to see me cry.
People had made fun of me because I have autism. I got abused by managers because of my mistakes and appearance. Others were gunning for me. A few stabbed me the back and succeeded. They keep pushing me down. However, with the help of my friends, my sister, and my mom and a hint of metal, I get back on my feet and resume punching that bag. I must keep fighting until I get on top of my oppressors, prove to them I can do just about anything.
I work as a teacher's assistant, working in a classroom. That was a wonderful escape. The kids enjoyed my presence and their skills improved because of me. During of times, I teach Geology as an enrichment for a few groups of students. I was finally given the opportunity to use my Geology skills for the first time since graduating from college. It was a miracle! I passed on my knowledge to young students and this encourages them to enjoy learning in school. I became the Champion for Children this year.
I am a fighter. I am a teacher. I am a helper. I am close to being a master. There are still people out there who would knock me down. I am ready because I am going to keep on fighting no matter what.
That is what I think when I hear this song.
The Moón
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Hey
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me
Always keep on fighting my friend
🤍✨
Onur Ege Tunç
ARCH ENEMY - Reason To Believe
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Hey
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me
Always keep on fighting my friend
Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος
Lyrics:
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more!
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me...
Always keep on fighting my friend
EnglishRocks
Great lyrics! I like it when the protagonist of the song is talking to the listener.
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more!
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me...
Always keep on fighting my friend
Gunther Burgundian
This song really hits hard.... Lost my 23 yo son to suicide 5 months ago. Wish he could have heard this, RIP Alex.
Mariofly243
goddamn... sorry for your loss, gotta keep listening for him then
Harry Buttworth
God bless my friend.
Delian mihalev
@Mariofly243 sorry for your loss fc* shit R.I.P . grrrrrr ;(
Jake The Adventurer
It must be super rough for you to lose your son like that. I’m so sorry that you had to endure such a tragedy. From this point forward, I wish you the best, man.
Foley Colch
Sorry for your loss,hugs from México.
Arthur Frostborn
her screams are amazing, but damn this combination of cleans and screams brought me up to heaven. Please do more of this.
Luis Zepeda
maybe you should listen to more "the agonist", and stop asking that of a great band like arch enemy
Jeandre Cilliers
Legit bring the awesomeness
Huqe
I've wanted Alissa to sing clean again so god damn much. Just found out this song :-) Check out the Agonist, she constantly switches between clean and growl there and its absolutely glorious!