Empire
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics


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It's the start of the end, surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes
We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
And we're truly alone, the scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded, let 'em sing, let 'em sing

The deeper you dig, the darker it gets
There's nowhere else for us to go
We live what we learn, and then we forget
We'll never find our way back home, come on

They came like moths to a flame
You left like a house in a hurricane
The wolves are at my door

It's the start of the end, surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes
We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
It's the start of the end, and we're truly alone
The scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded, let 'em sing, let 'em sing

I hear 'em clawing at the gates (let us in, let us in)
I hear them calling out my name (I don't care)

Let them sing, let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let the godforsaken bastards sing

They came like moths to a flame
You left like a house in a hurricane

The wolves are at my door
But I can't see the writing on the walls
The wolves are at my door
Waiting for my empire to fall

It's the start of the end, surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes
We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
It's the start of the end and we're truly alone




The scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded, let 'em sing, let 'em sing

Overall Meaning

The song "Empire" by Bring Me the Horizon is about the end of a relationship, represented as the fall of an empire. The opening line, "It's the start of the end, surrender the throne," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that the relationship has reached its end and that there is no way to save it. The metaphor of an empire falling emphasizes the magnitude of the loss and the finality of the situation.


The next line, "The blood on my hands covered the holes," suggests that the singer is responsible for the relationship's downfall. The "holes" could represent issues or problems within the relationship that the singer failed to address. The "blood on my hands" metaphor suggests that the singer knows they have caused harm, and they are carrying the guilt of what has happened.


The chorus emphasizes the feeling of isolation and hopelessness that comes with the end of a relationship. The repetition of "we're truly alone" reinforces that there is no one else to blame or rely on. The wolves at the door represent the challenges that come with the end of a relationship, such as loneliness, fear, and uncertainty.


Overall, "Empire" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain of losing someone you love. The use of metaphors and imagery helps to convey the depth of emotions involved.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the start of the end, surrender the throne
The beginning of the end is here, abandon your seat of power


The blood on my hands covered the holes
I have caused wounds and their blood is on my hands


We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
We have been trapped in an endless cycle of destructive patterns


And we're truly alone, the scars on your heart are yours to atone
We are genuinely isolated and must make up for the damage we have caused


We've been surrounded, let 'em sing, let 'em sing
Despite being surrounded by our enemies, we will let them voice their opinions


The deeper you dig, the darker it gets
The more you delve into something, the bleaker it becomes


There's nowhere else for us to go
We have exhausted all our other options and avenues


We live what we learn, and then we forget
We go through life, internalize our experiences, and then ultimately forget them


We'll never find our way back home, come on
We have lost our path and will never return to where we belong


They came like moths to a flame
They were attracted to something dangerous without realizing it


You left like a house in a hurricane
You exited our lives in a catastrophic and violent manner


The wolves are at my door
My enemies are knocking at my door, ready to attack


I hear 'em clawing at the gates (let us in, let us in)
I can hear them frantically trying to enter


I hear them calling out my name (I don't care)
They are shouting my name, but I am indifferent to their pleas


Let them sing, let them sing, let them sing
Allow them to voice their opinions and sing their songs


Let the bastards sing
Let them sing despite their malicious intentions


Let the godforsaken bastards sing
Allow even the most despised of individuals to have a voice


But I can't see the writing on the walls
I am not able to accurately decipher the situation at hand


Waiting for my empire to fall
My enemies are eagerly anticipating my downfall




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Fish, Lee Malia, Oliver Sykes

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Lyrics:

It's the start of the end
Surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes

We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
And we're truly alone
The scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded
Let 'em sing, let 'em sing!

The deeper you dig, the darker it gets
There's nowhere else for us to go
We live what we learn, and then we forget
We'll never find our way back home

Come on!

They came like moths to a flame
You left like a house in a hurricane

(The wolves are at my door)

It's the start of the end
Surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes

We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
The end - and we're truly alone
The scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded
Let 'em sing, let 'em sing!

I hear them clawing at the gates
(Let us in, let us in)
I hear them calling out my name
(I don't care)

Let them sing, let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let them sing, let them sing
Let the bastards sing
Let the God-forsaken bastards sing

They came like moths to a flame
You left like a house in a hurricane

The wolves are at my door
But I can see the writing on the walls
The wolves are at my door
Waiting for my empire to fall

It's the start of the end
Surrender the throne
The blood on my hands covered the holes

We've been surrounded by vicious cycles
The end - and we're truly alone
The scars on your heart are yours to atone
We've been surrounded
Let 'em sing, let 'em sing!



All comments from YouTube:

@rainhyper4156

I hope bmth make another album like sempiternal this is the best one

@Elena-fl1xo

i thought i was the only one who thought this

@ol9986

Ikr but sadly I don't think it'll happen but I agree completely.

@hanneneven4842

that is just so fucking true we need this shit again

@illusionofartYT

+Hanne Neven ikr this album was perfect...

@toxicman6721

They better make on like suicide season

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@aliasofia8248

The part after he says ''they came like moths to a flame''....omgg getting the chills

@coepierceall6318

alia sofia yessss

@ijfisjjf1916

the scream that builds up afterwards is amazing

@Wernershnitzl

YOU LEFT LIKE A HOUSE IN A HURICAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNEEE

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