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Annihilation
Axis of Advance Lyrics
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Tension like that of a vise
Squeezing to death the very soul
Of a man born to die in this hell
Hostile impact slices through
The collective conscious hope
Grudges can't overcome the panic
There is just no way to train against this
Bloodthirst, lust for slaughter
Words that lack meaning as you watch your brothers die
Kneel before the furious gods of genocide
Betrayal by the cunning regime
Pray to die quickly
Fooled into the heart of devastation
Never to walk again - as a free man
War is the cell you must endure forever
Hell, boundless hell
Ruins, the rumble of flames
Gas, smoke, death and the horror
Minds changed, never the same
Images, nightmares, screaming, sweating
Again and again
No one survives the dawn of the blackest day
Loyalty demands suicide, it is our time
Hysterical at the sight of blood
I fought as hard as I could
And all i think is annihilation
Rising up from the depths of the human soul
Mankind has no control
All the world thinks is annihilation
Annihilation - fight!
The song "Annihilation" by Axis of Advance is a bleak representation of the horrors of war. The lyrics depict an atmosphere of desperation and tension, where grudges and training are of no use against the impact of war. The ferocity of war is portrayed with lines like "Bloodthirst, lust for slaughter / Words that lack meaning as you watch your brothers die" and "Hell, boundless hell / Ruins, the rumble of flames / Gas, smoke, death and horror." The brutality and hopelessness of war is reinforced through lines like "Never to walk again - as a free man / War is the cell you must endure forever."
The song also portrays the psychological impact of war on soldiers. The repeated line "All the world thinks is annihilation" highlights the trauma that soldiers have witnessed and experienced, leading them to think of nothing but destruction. The lyrics portray the physical and mental suffering caused by war, with images of "nightmares, screaming, sweating" and how "Minds changed, never the same."
Overall, this song portrays an unflinching and tragic representation of war, and its impact on both individuals and society.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperation has taken it's hold
The soldiers are filled with hopelessness.
Tension like that of a vise
Stress and anxiety are gripping the soldiers tightly.
Squeezing to death the very soul/Of a man born to die in this hell
Even those who were created for war cannot survive the cruelty of it.
Hostile impact slices through/The collective conscious hope
The fighting destroys any hope for peace or cooperation.
Grudges can't overcome the panic/There is just no way to train against this
Even those who hold grudges against their enemies cannot triumph over the fear and chaos of war.
Bloodthirst, lust for slaughter/Words that lack meaning as you watch your brothers die
The soldiers are filled with violent impulses, but the reality of watching their fellow soldiers perish makes these impulses feel hollow.
Kneel before the furious gods of genocide/Betrayal by the cunning regime
The enemy is seen as merciless and evil, and their leaders as cunning and untrustworthy.
Pray to die quickly/Fooled into the heart of devastation
The soldiers wish for a swift death rather than suffer through the horrors of war, and they feel like they were tricked into being there.
Never to walk again - as a free man/War is the cell you must endure forever
Even if they survive, the soldiers will never be free of the trauma of war.
Hell, boundless hell/Ruins, the rumble of flames/Gas, smoke, death and the horror/Minds changed, never the same/Images, nightmares, screaming, sweating/Again and again
The soldiers are surrounded by destruction and death, and will never forget the terrible sights and sounds of war.
No one survives the dawn of the blackest day/Loyalty demands suicide, it is our time
The soldiers cannot imagine surviving the darkest days of war, and feel a sense of duty to die for their cause.
Hysterical at the sight of blood/I fought as hard as I could/And all i think is annihilation
The soldiers are traumatized by the violence they experience, and their only thought is of destruction.
Rising up from the depths of the human soul/Mankind has no control/All the world thinks is annihilation/Annihilation - fight!
The urge for violence and destruction comes from deep within us, and we cannot escape it.
Contributed by Madison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.