Down To Nothing
Arch Enemy (Swe) Lyrics
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As the candle sputters out
Just beyond the abb and flow
Of a dark and restless heart
Alone again
Facing the demons
In this hell
I will not let this moment
Define who I am
Now you see me
Now you don't
I am strong, eternal
Now you see me
Now you don't
Licking the wounds now
I shelter in the melody
My ink runs from black to red
Screaming into the void
Alone again
Facing the demons
In this hell
Of my own making
I will not let this moment
Define who I am
Now you see me
Now you don't
I am strong, eternal
Now you see me
Now you don't
Seemingly endless
Like the wind, the stormy seas
I held the poison, I had the power
I will return
Seemingly endless
Like the wind, the stormy seas
I held the poison, I had the power
I will return
The lyrics to Arch Enemy's song "Down to Nothing" are a reflection on the struggles and demons we face in life. The singer is alone, with the light dwindling down to nothing as the candle sputters out. They are faced with the ebbs and flows of their own dark and restless heart. Despite the overwhelming feeling of being alone, the singer chooses not to let this moment define who they are. They are strong and eternal, with the power to disappear and return as they please.
The second verse describes the singer's attempt to heal from their wounds by sheltering in the melody. The ink runs from black to red, a metaphor for the emotions that run deep within them. They continue to face their demons in the hell they have created for themselves, but again, they will not let this moment define who they are. The chorus repeats, emphasizing their strength and ability to disappear and return at will.
The final verse speaks to the seemingly endless struggle the singer faces, much like the wind and stormy seas. They hold the poison, they have the power, and they will return. This verse is a declaration of their resilience and determination to conquer their demons and return stronger than ever before.
Overall, "Down to Nothing" is a powerful and introspective song about the journey towards self-acceptance and overcoming personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
The light dwindles down to nothing
The once bright and shining light has now faded away into an abyss of emptiness and nothingness
As the candle sputters out
The candle that once illuminated the darkness is now about to be extinguished
Just beyond the abb and flow
Slightly out of reach, oscillating between different moods and feelings
Of a dark and restless heart
The heart is full of despair, anxiety and longing
Alone again
Returning to a state of solitude and isolation
Facing the demons
Confronting inner fears and insecurities
In this hell
Experiencing a state of torment and misery
Of my own making
Resulting from one's own choices and actions
I will not let this moment
I won't let this passing time
Define who I am
Dictate or shape my identity
Now you see me
I'm visible and present
Now you don't
I'm gone, disappeared or hidden
I am strong, eternal
I possess resilience and permanence
Licking the wounds now
Trying to heal the hurt and pain
I shelter in the melody
Finding comfort and solace in music or art
My ink runs from black to red
My writing or art reflects the transition from darkness to intense emotions
Screaming into the void
Expressing deep emotions or frustration that no one can hear or address
Seemingly endless
Appearing as if it will last forever
Like the wind, the stormy seas
Similar to nature's powerful and unpredictable forces
I held the poison, I had the power
I was in control, using harmful elements or emotions to manipulate others or myself
I will return
Coming back again, with renewed strength or a different perspective
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL AMOTT, NICHOLAS CORDLE
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