Empire
BoySetsFire Lyrics


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Here I am with my empire, I'll bring you to your knees
Ebb and flow with my desire, cause its all that you've been taught to be

Yeah I'm the bastard son of what's been overcome, and again we plant the seed
So place your fork to mouth, eat, consume, be proud of what I let you see
'Cause we've made quite sure you can never leave

I speak you throw parades ignore the sense of rage welling up inside
Pay no mind to what we do cause we'll sell it all to you in modern luxuries
And we've made quite sure you believe you're free

From the cradle to the grave we try not to be saved from what we own
For next to nothing spent turn your dollars into cents
Fighting for the right to die alone
(Just believeâ?¦ believe you're free) 'cause you're on your own
It doesn't matter just be sure that this is our empire this is war




Forgotten heroes chessboard roles to make you think you're something more
But you're on your ownâ?¦

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BoySetsFire's song "Empire" present the idea of a different kind of empire - one that is built on the idea of consumerism and control. The singer claims to be the ruler of this empire, and promises to bring his listeners to their knees, as they have been taught to consume and desire all that is presented to them. The lyrics suggest that this empire is built on false promises and illusions of freedom. The singer is the "bastard son of what's been overcome", hinting at the idea that this empire has been built on the ashes of something else that was once free.


The lyrics also suggest that the people living in this empire are oblivious to the fact that they are being controlled. They are encouraged to eat, consume and be proud of what they are given, without questioning where it comes from. The singer claims that they have made sure that the people in the empire can never leave, and that they have been made to believe that they are free. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the words "just believe you're free" repeated over and over again. The final lines suggest that the empire is a war - one that is built on forgotten heroes and false roles that encourage people to believe that they are something more than what they really are.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am with my empire, I'll bring you to your knees
The singer has built an empire where he is in control, and he has the power to make others submissive and obedient.


Ebb and flow with my desire, cause its all that you've been taught to be
The singer's influence is powerful enough to control the behavior of others and make them follow his lead.


Yeah I'm the bastard son of what's been overcome, and again we plant the seed
The singer is the result of past conquerors and power struggles, and he is now planting seeds of his own power and domination.


So place your fork to mouth, eat, consume, be proud of what I let you see
The artist wants others to consume what he offers and take pride in what he allows them to see and experience.


'Cause we've made sure you can never leave
The artist has intentionally created a situation where others cannot escape his control and influence.


I speak you throw parades ignore the sense of rage welling up inside
The singer has the ability to sway others and keep them distracted from their own feelings of anger and frustration.


Pay no mind to what we do cause we'll sell it all to you in modern luxuries
The singer promises modern comforts and conveniences in exchange for others turning a blind eye to his actions and decisions.


And we've made quite sure you believe you're free
The artist has manipulated others into thinking they have freedom and choice, when in reality they are still under his control.


From the cradle to the grave we try not to be saved from what we own
People are raised from their earliest days to value and desire the things that the artist offers, and they remain loyal to these things throughout their lives.


For next to nothing spent turn your dollars into cents
The artist is able to profit greatly from others by convincing them to spend their money on things that are not worth the amount they are paying.


Fighting for the right to die alone
The singer's power is such that people are willing to fight and sacrifice for things that ultimately lead to a lonely and isolated existence.


('Just believeâ?¦ believe you're free) 'cause you're on your own
The artist wants others to continue believing they are free, even though they are actually alone and powerless.


It doesn't matter just be sure that this is our empire this is war
The singer sees his control and influence as part of an ongoing battle, and he wants others to recognize and accept this.


Forgotten heroes chessboard roles to make you think you're something more
The singer has created the illusion of heroism and meaningful roles to placate people and make them think they are more than just pawns in his grand scheme.


But you're on your ownâ?¦
Despite the singer's attempts to control and manipulate, people ultimately have to face the reality that they are alone and must make their own choices.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JEAN BAPTISTE MARIE DE LAUBIER, JEAN BAPTISTE DE LAUBIER

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Finsche

Love this voice! <3

Niklas

Brings back amazing memories :3

Влад Гаркуша

Чудесна пісня.

ZOLDYCK

They been around for long and still kicking asses

EversisOfficial

this is so fucking awesome!

Dutch Flamingo

Badass!

Mad Chrisch

fucking best song ever

Zeissborusse

Geht's noch groesser? Boystsfire rocks.

1234masterguitar1234

Did you notice the latency when he plays tom 1 ?

2di

damn/ why they shoot only soft songs.

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