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Enemy
As Eden Burns Lyrics
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The surrogate, the savior, the undertaking straight into the ground
Your dying eyes will never see your fate in front of you
Fall to arise in the unknown, fall to arise no more
on no account arrange tradition, of high morale
but guarantee your place in self assurance of complete return
a plea, arise
a light to clear the look of desperation from these eyes
a plea, for closure
a hope, to stand, to stand for anything
a right, to understand
a reason, to never, to never look away
is it really much too wide
is it that incomprehensible
are we so far too the side
that well never fine our way at all
The lyrics to As Eden Burns's song "Enemy" are a powerful yet enigmatic reflection on the complexities of faith, self-discovery, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The first verse speaks to the conflict between external and internal pressures, as the singer reflects on the idea of a "testament" that is at odds with everything else. The use of the word "counteracting" suggests a sense of resistance or tension, as if the singer is torn between conflicting beliefs or expectations. This tension is further emphasized with phrases like "surrogate" and "undertaking straight into the ground," which suggest a feeling of being trapped or stifled by external forces.
The second verse is more hopeful, with the singer calling for a rejection of tradition and a focus on "self assurance of complete return." There is a sense of renewal and rebirth here, as the singer calls for a "plea" and a "hope" to arise, a "light" to clear the desperation from their eyes. The final lines of the verse are especially poignant, as they call for a "closure" that will allow the singer to "stand for anything," to have a "right to understand," and to never look away from their own truth.
The final verse is both a question and a reflection, asking if it is "too wide" or "incomprehensible" to find our way in life. The singer seems to recognize the difficulty of the journey, the way that external pressures and internal conflicts can drive us off course. And yet, despite this, there is a sense of hope and determination, a belief that we can still find our way if we stay true to ourselves and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
The testament you pray for, is counteracting everything
Do not rely on old beliefs that do not hold up in current times
The surrogate, the savior, the undertaking straight into the ground
Do not put your faith in a false idol or they will lead you to destruction
Your dying eyes will never see your fate in front of you
Do not wait until it is too late to see where your actions will lead you
Fall to arise in the unknown, fall to arise no more
Learn from your mistakes and be better for it in the future
On no account arrange tradition, of high morale
Do not cling blindly to tradition without considering its morality
But guarantee your place in self assurance of complete return
Protect your future by believing in yourself and your abilities
A plea, arise
Ask for help when you need it
A hope, arise,
Believe that things will get better
A light to clear the look of desperation from these eyes
Look for a solution to alleviate oneself of desperation
A plea, for closure
Ask for closure to resolve issues
A hope, to stand, to stand for anything
Believe in something and fight for what you believe in
A right, to understand
Everyone has the right to understand and be understood
A reason, to never, to never look away
Never turn a blind eye to injustice, always take action
Is it really much too wide
Is the problem too big to solve?
Is it that incomprehensible
Is the problem too complex to understand?
Are we so far too the side
Are we too far removed from the issue to make a difference?
That we'll never find our way at all
Will we ever be able to solve the problem?
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.