The Escape Artist
August Burns Red Lyrics


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Open your closed mind (Open your closed mind)
Close your open mouth
You're pushing more than you're pulling
Every word that you say
Open your closed mind
Close your open mouth
You're pushing more than you're pulling
Every word that you say passes through my ears
Before it even escapes your lips

No one learns from someone they hate
Your mouth is like a grenade
No one learns from someone they hate
Your mouth is like a grenade
Blowing everyone away
(Oh)

How many have you pushed away, and how many have you saved?
How many have you pushed away, and how many have you saved?

Pick and choose based on a face, but it's all in the heart
Pick and choose based on a face, but it's all in the heart that carries weight

Don't judge until you've taken it all in
Cause in the end you'll pray to stay above the flames

Open your closed mind and close your open mouth
You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling
Every word that you say passes through my ears
Before it even escapes, before it even escapes

Open your closed mind (Open your closed mind)
And close your open mouth
You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling

Open your closed mind and close your open mouth
You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling
Open your closed mind and close your open mouth
You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling




Open your closed mind and close your open mouth
You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling

Overall Meaning

The Escape Artist by August Burns Red is a song about mindfulness and the importance of self-awareness. The lyrics suggest that we should open our minds to new ideas and perspectives, but we should also be careful about what we say and how we say it. The song describes the dangers of being too forceful or aggressive in our communication, and how that can push people away rather than bring them closer. The chorus emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, rather than judging them based on appearances or preconceptions.


The song encourages us to be more mindful of our words and actions, and to strive for empathy and understanding in our interactions with others. It suggests that by doing so, we can avoid pushing people away and instead build stronger, more meaningful connections with those around us. The overall message of the song is one of positivity and personal growth, urging us to be more mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Open your closed mind
Expand your viewpoint and be willing to consider different perspectives


Close your open mouth
Be mindful of what you say, especially if it may be hurtful to others


You're pushing more than you're pulling
You're causing more harm than good through your words and actions


Every word that you say
All of the things you express verbally


Passes through my ears
Is heard and processed by me


Before it even escapes your lips
Before you even have a chance to say it out loud


No one learns from someone they hate
People are not receptive to learning from those with whom they have negative feelings


Your mouth is like a grenade
Your words have destructive power


Blowing everyone away
Causing harm or damage to those around you


How many have you pushed away, and how many have you saved?
Reflecting on whether your actions have caused harm or helped others


Pick and choose based on a face, but it's all in the heart
Choosing who to interact with based on superficial factors instead of the true character of a person


That carries weight
That is what truly matters


Don't judge until you've taken it all in
Withhold judgement until you have all the facts and context


Cause in the end you'll pray to stay above the flames
In the end, the consequences of negative actions will catch up to you


Open your closed mind and close your open mouth
Be receptive to new ideas and avoid speaking recklessly


You're pushing more, you're pushing more than you are pulling
You're causing more harm than good through your words and actions




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRENT RAMBLER, DUSTIN DAVIDSON, JAKE LUHRS, JOHN BRUBAKER, MATT GREINER

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dr3amb3ing

Over 10 years later, still smacks like I listened to it for the first time yesterday

Kit Brown

ABR didn’t necessarily HAVE to go that damn hard at 2:45, but they did. They did it for all of us.

Kevin Brinkley

I love this album. I love this band. I fell in love with "metal" music when I got inroduced to ATR "All That Remains" but these guys kick those guys' musics in the nads. I'm Christian, and proud to say it, and I think it's great there's music out there like this. These guys are blessed musically and lyrically.

Kris_KWAS

@Killswitch_KEM Yeah, Fall of Ideals is in the top 5 Metalcore albums ever written imo.

Killswitch_KEM

I'm a fan of both and been listening to ATR longer, so I can't say I agree with you. Most likely you haven't listened to some of All that Remains best and heaviest stuff.

Chol .Yerlow

"How many have you pushed away and how many have you saved?" That line hit me hard.

destruction110

Im diggin the piano outro, really adds to the mood of the song. I like how a metal band can incorperate it with this type of song too. thumbs up for ABR. Great band, and even greater talent.

Jonny Zye

0:21 Every word that you say passes through passes through my *Guitar passes through both speakers* EARSSSSSSSSSSSS! I love those little nuances August Burns Red adds to their songs to make them more meaningful. Keep it up ABR.

blahblahblag

definitely my favorite song of the album, absolutely sick band, can't wait to see them live again

guitarmniac

Absolutely fantastic outro, amazing verses and lyrics, amazingly well produced. Another great ABR song.

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