Natives of Detroit, Michigan, Battlecross has had the privilege to share the stage with the most incredible bands such as Overkill, Gwar, The Absence, Dying Fetus, Woe of Tyrants, Vader, The Faceless, Vital Remains, Paul Dianno, and Mushroomhead. BX toured in Fall/Winter of 2011 with Diamond Plate & Rose Funeral, and were hand picked to play the CMJ music fest with Turbid North, Kvelertak, & Skeletonwitch in Brooklyn NY on 10/21/11.
The band recording their first full-length album "Pursuit of Honor" (recorded and co-produced by Josh Schroeder) at Random Awesome Recording Studio in Bay City, Michigan.
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The Will to Overcome
Battlecross Lyrics
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You won't break me
I'll not bend my knee I'll be free
Because all I have is the will to find the truth inside me
I will be free from your irrational fantasies
Adhering to my code of honor
Resist romantic lies you've choked down all our throats
You idols are pleasure, comfort, and apathy
This weakness will never set you free
When I die I will have left my mark on this world
You won't break me
I'll not bend my knee I'll be free
Because with my own strength
I have changed my destiny
Adhering to my code of honor
Resist romantic lies you've choked down all our throats
You have become a slave to your selfish vanity
Continuing on the path that you think you've forged
A road traveled by many
Now you make your choice
You must make your choice
Self loathing or sanctity
You must make your choice
The lyrics to Battlecross's song The Will to Overcome explore themes of individuality, inner strength, and the power of choice. The song calls on listeners to stand up to the pressures and expectations of the world and to find the truth and freedom within themselves. The first stanza sets the tone for this message, asking if listeners have the courage to shout at the world and proclaim their own independence. The singer then declares that he himself will not be broken or bent to the will of others, because he possesses the will to find the truth inside himself and break free from the "irrational fantasies" of society.
The second stanza is a call to arms to live by one's own code of honor, resisting the "romantic lies" that we have been taught to accept. The singer accuses those who follow these lies of becoming slaves to selfishness and apathy, worshipping the idols of pleasure, comfort, and ease. He warns that this path will never lead to true freedom. In the final stanza, the singer proclaims that he will leave his mark on the world by staying true to his own strength and destiny. He urges listeners to make their own choices, between self-loathing and sanctity, and to continue down the path they believe in, rather than the one others expect of them.
Overall, The Will to Overcome is a powerful anthem for anyone struggling to break free from societal norms and find their own truth and strength. The lyrics celebrate individuality and the power of choice, and urge listeners to resist the pressures of the world and stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you have the courage to stand and shout at the world
Do you possess the bravery to speak out and make your voice heard?
You won't break me
I won't be defeated or succumb to your will
I'll not bend my knee I'll be free
I won't bow down to you; I will remain independent
Because all I have is the will to find the truth inside me
My only desire and motivation is to uncover my own personal truth and values
I will be free from your irrational fantasies
I will break free from your illogical ideas and expectations
Adhering to my code of honor
I uphold my own set of principles and values
Resist romantic lies you've choked down all our throats
Reject the unrealistic ideals and false beliefs that have been imposed on us
You have become a slave to your selfish vanity
You have become consumed with self-centeredness and egotism
You idols are pleasure, comfort, and apathy
Your priorities are focused solely on hedonistic pleasure and avoiding discomfort or challenge
This weakness will never set you free
Your dependence on these superficial desires will only lead to perpetual weakness and limitation
When I die I will have left my mark on this world
I strive to make a meaningful impact on the world during my lifetime
Because with my own strength
I accomplish my goals through my own determination and effort
I have changed my destiny
I have taken action to alter the course of my life
Continuing on the path that you think you've forged
You persist on a road that you believe you have created for yourself
A road traveled by many
This path you're on is not unique; many have come before you
Now you make your choice
It is up to you to decide your path forward
You must make your choice
You have no other option but to choose your own course of action
Self loathing or sanctity
You can either continue to hate yourself or strive for a state of purity and righteousness
You must make your choice
You alone are responsible for deciding your fate
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DONALD JOHN SLATER, HIRAN DERANIYAGALA, KYLE GUNTHER, SHANNON MICHAEL LUCAS, TONY ASTA
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