Heart of Darkness
Arch Enemy (Swe) Lyrics
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I am living inside you
I am a part of your existence
Twisted thoughts in a twisted mind
Provoking you
Black is my heart
Dark is my soul
Evil seed growing stronger
Your freewill, dying!
Inside you, heart of darkness
A part of you, heart of darkness
To deny me is to deny yourself
The illusion is dissolved
You are no longer in control
The facade crumbles
The transition is complete
The transition is complete
I come to you in the night
I am your dark subconscious
I keep you awake, knowing
I am the heart of darkness
The lyrics of "Heart of Darkness" by Arch Enemy explore the theme of the duality of man and the darkness that resides within us. The opening lines, "You can't kill me, I am living inside you," suggest that the darkness is an integral part of the human experience and cannot be eradicated. The singer then emphasizes their connection to the listener, stating that they are "a part of your existence."
The chorus repeats the phrase "heart of darkness," reinforcing the idea that our darker impulses are part of our innermost being. The singer refers to their "twisted thoughts" and "black heart," suggesting that they are malevolent and unable to control their hatred. The lines "Your free will, dying!" indicate that indulging in dark thoughts and impulses will ultimately lead to the loss of agency and the weakening of the self.
The bridge of the song offers a warning that denying the existence of one's darkness will only lead to further chaos: "To deny me is to deny yourself/The illusion is dissolved/You are no longer in control." The final lines, "I come to you in the night/I am your dark subconscious/I keep you awake, knowing/I am the heart of darkness" suggest that the darkness will always be present, lurking just below the surface of our consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't kill me
I cannot be destroyed
I am living inside you
I am a part of you, residing within
I am a part of your existence
I am an integral component of your being
Twisted thoughts in a twisted mind
Distorted ideas, arising from a corrupted psyche
Provoking you
Intentionally inciting you
Black is my heart
My heart is dark
Dark is my soul
My soul is bleak
My hatred I can not control
I am unable to manage my animosity
Evil seed growing stronger
A sinister influence gaining potency
Your freewill, dying!
Your independence fading away
Inside you, heart of darkness
The heart of darkness exists within you
A part of you, heart of darkness
Part of your being is the heart of darkness
To deny me is to deny yourself
Rejecting me equates to rejecting a part of yourself
The illusion is dissolved
The delusion is dispelled
You are no longer in control
You have relinquished command
The facade crumbles
The surface-level pretense disintegrates
The transition is complete
The changeover has concluded
I come to you in the night
I approach you during darkness
I am your dark subconscious
I am your hidden, negative mind
I keep you awake, knowing
I keep you aware, with full knowledge
I am the heart of darkness
I am the embodiment of darkness
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@ZeitgeisterOm
The sound of arch enemy is truly Divine like crushing corporate warhawks underneath the people's Rebellion.
@elanhafjones
21 years!❤️🔥❤️🔥
@michaelbrunton8212
one of my fave songs
@thorodinsson9505
I am trying to cure my heart of darkness. Nothing worse than being a victim of circumstance and hate
@jonathanscheets9732
This is my favorite AE song 🤘😈
@joshfraileys971
I like all songs because of the art this one's my favorite on this album
@ecehcoli
Perfect, a good old death metal song, instant classic!
@Mauhadeeb28
Awesome! Haven't heard this song in ages! Forgot all about this band.