The Match
Asking Alexandria. Lyrics
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I need a match and only one match I need a match
I think it's time I make my own way
I'm turning my back on this city and I'm not looking back
You'll never hear my name without your chest in flames
I'll make my own mistakes
Even though I never learn
If only you could see behind my eyes
Run
Get up, get up
Get on your fucking feet
Get up, get up
Get on your fucking feet
Get up, get up
Get up, get up
Get up!
I'll make my own mistakes
Even though I never learn
I'm running from myself
If only you could see behind my eyes
Follow me now I could use some company
Bring your friends and we'll burn this city to the ground
Follow me now I could use some company
Bring your friends and we'll burn this city to the fucking ground
Burn the temples
Burn the temples
The fires fill the skies and the smoke fills my lungs
What a beautiful notion
A single action brings this city to motion
You all deserve to die!
The song "The Match" begins with the singer requesting a match, which seems to imply that he wants to start a fire or create some kind of destruction. He then announces that he's leaving the city and turning his back on it, with a warning that his name will always be associated with destruction. He admits that he continues to make mistakes, but he's determined to forge his own path. The chorus commands the listener to "get up" and join him, as he plans to burn the city down with some company.
The second verse of the song repeats the singer's familiar refrain of making his own mistakes and running from himself. He invites others to follow him, urging them to bring their friends and help him burn the city down. The repeated refrain to "burn the temples" suggests a desire to destroy some kind of shared institution or belief system. The song ends with the singer declaring that everyone in the city deserves to die, as the fires rage around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather round my friends
Come closer, my comrades
I need a match and only one match I need a match
I require a single match
I think it's time I make my own way
I believe it's time to be independent
I'm turning my back on this city and I'm not looking back
I'm leaving this city and I'm not returning
You'll never hear my name without your chest in flames
My actions will always have a harmful impact on you
I'll make my own mistakes
I'll learn from my errors
Even though I never learn
Despite my inexperience, I'll persist
I'm running from myself
I'm attempting to escape my true self
If only you could see behind my eyes
If only you could perceive my innermost thoughts
Get up, get up
Rise immediately
Get on your fucking feet
Stand up now
Follow me now I could use some company
Come with me, I desire companionship
Bring your friends and we'll burn this city to the ground
Bring your mates, and let us destroy this city
Burn the temples
Set fire to the holy places
The fires fill the skies and the smoke fills my lungs
The inferno creates an atmospheric phenomenon
What a beautiful notion
Such a wonderful idea
A single action brings this city to motion
One deed can spur the entire city into action
You all deserve to die!
Everyone here deserves to perish!
Contributed by Colton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dryyskull
Gather round my friends
I need a match and only one match
I think it's time I make my own way
I'm turning my back on this city and I'm not looking back
You'll never hear my name without your chest in flames
I'll make my own mistakes
Even though I never learn I'm running from myself
If only you could see behind my eyes
Run
Get up, get up
Get on your fucking feet
I'll make my own mistakes
Even though I never learn I'm running from myself
If only you could see behind my eyes
Follow me now I could use some company
Bring your friends and we'll burn the city to the ground
Burn their temples
The fires fill the skies as the smoke fills my lungs
What a beautiful notion
A single action brings this city to motion
Skylar Prescott
One of the best metalcore albums ever
Bob Ballard
It’s uncanny how many times I come back to this track. Ticks every box for me musically. Dan’s vocals are just magical.
Alex Ramos
why is this song the most underrated song out of the whole album??this has gotta be one of the most badass songs on the album... think it should be more popular -___-
Johny.
You still think so?
tristan versteeg
yes, this one and to the stage are the best songs on this album, but then again every song on this album is a masterpiece
Bailey Hannah
Exactly! People underate this song sooo much! This the most amazing song on the WHOLE FUCKING ALBUM!
Justin Core
Still their best album in my opinion. Nostalgia or not.
NineToFiveGamer
Ten years ago and still such a masterpiece. Still find myself coming back to it
PeetaPan
Joey Sturgis did such a great job on the mix of this album. I'm always amazed coming back to this album as the years go on.
Pache Worsnop
Desde mis 13 q escucho rstos temas,a dia de hoy,con 21 y una hija...SIGO AMANDO ESTOS TEMAS Y A LA BANDA ❤