More Than Mortal
Bury Tomorrow Lyrics


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Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

I never wanted it to be like this
I′m still locked inside my head
And now you're looking at me like I′m gonna save you

But really I'm the only one who's fading
Whilst I′m staring at myself in the mirror
I′m just trying to keep my composure
And now the echos of my past are shaded

Pushing me towards the point of breaking

False gods are here, they've turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they′ll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers- agh,
Fuck!

There's no heroes, no fucking saviours
No gods, just betrayers
Argh!!

False gods are here, they′ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace

False gods are here, they′ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
False idols, their souls encased
False idols, will fall from grace

There's no heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers
No heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers

Yeargh!
Argh!!

Just betrayers!

(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)
(Fall from grace)

Just betrayers!

Just betrayers!

Just betrayers!





Just betrayers!

Overall Meaning

The song "More Than Mortal" by Bury Tomorrow appears to be about a person who is struggling to keep their composure amidst the chaos that surrounds them. The lyrics suggest that while the world is falling apart around us, it is still possible to restore some sense of order and regain our honor as mortal beings. The verses repeat the chorus with some variation, and emphasize the need to complete the circle and break the model of false gods, idols, and saviors. The bridge section shifts the focus to anger and frustration, rejecting the idea of heroes and gods and instead identifying them as betrayers who have turned our world to stone.


The repeated phrase "no more than mortal" emphasizes the humility and humanity of the subject, perhaps suggesting that the key to restoring order is acknowledging our own vulnerability and limitations. The use of "false" in reference to gods and idols implies that there are true or authentic ones that we should be seeking instead. The song seems to be driving towards an idea of reclaiming agency and responsibility rather than passively waiting for a savior or hero to come and fix things.


Line by Line Meaning

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Observing the cycle of life and death and the inevitable decline of our world.


Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Enforce the natural order of things, recognizing that we are no greater than mere mortals.


Life eternal, breaking the model
Defying the standard cycle of life and death to achieve immortality, which is a rebellion against nature.


Regain your honour, no more than mortal
Redeem yourself and restore your integrity, but remember that you are still no more significant than any other human being.


I never wanted it to be like this
Expressing regret that things have gone awry.


I′m still locked inside my head
Struggling with mental or emotional turmoil that is difficult to escape.


And now you're looking at me like I′m gonna save you
Feeling like other people are looking to you for help or guidance when you are also in need of assistance.


But really I'm the only one who's fading
Despite appearances, the artist is the one who is struggling and weakening.


Whilst I′m staring at myself in the mirror
Reflecting on one's faults, struggles, or physical appearance.


I′m just trying to keep my composure
Making an effort to remain calm and composed despite difficulties or challenges.


And now the echos of my past are shaded
The memories of the singer's past are now less clear, distant, or obscured.


Pushing me towards the point of breaking
Pushing the artist to the brink of physical, mental, or emotional collapse.


False gods are here, they've turned this world to stone
False idols or leaders have led the world astray and made it lifeless and inflexible.


Destroy the faith, our souls they'll never own
Rejecting the false claims of authority or moral superiority that manipulative leaders try to assert and control, preserving one's own ethical principles and sense of self.


False idols, their souls encased
False prophets or leaders are trapped in their own deceitful narratives and doomed to fail.


False idols, will fall from grace
The false idols or corrupt leaders will ultimately lose their power and influence.


No more heroes, no more saviours
Rejecting the expectation that someone else will come to save us or solve our problems, and instead realizing that we need to take responsibility for our own lives.


No more gods, just betrayers
Recognizing that many people who claim to be moral or divine figures are selfish, dishonest traitors.


Just betrayers!
Emphasizing that the true nature of these false leaders is betrayal and dishonesty.




Writer(s): David Winter-bates, Adam Christopher Hansell Jackson, Jason William Cameron, Kristan James Dawson, Daniel Peter Winter-bates

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Lyrics:

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

I never wanted it to be like this, i’m still locked inside my head
And now your looking at me like I’m going to save you, but really I’m the only one who’s fading

Whilst I'm staring at myself in the mirror, I’m just trying to keep my composure
And now the echos of my past are shaded, pushing me towards the point of breaking

False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace

Complete the circle, watching our world fall
Restore the orders, no more than mortal
Life eternal, breaking the model
Regain your honour, no more than mortal

No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers!
No more heroes, no more saviours
No more gods, just betrayers!
Fuck!

There’s no heroes, no fucking saviours
No gods, just betrayers!

False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace

False gods are here, they’ve turned this world to stone
Destroy the faith, our souls they’ll never own
False Idols, their souls encased
False Idols, will fall from grace

There’s no heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers!
No heroes, no saviours
No gods, just betrayers!
Just betrayers!



All comments from YouTube:

Panterarocks932

This chorus is absolutely unbelievable. I’m gonna miss Jason in the band

Pinnacle Productions

Anyone know if Jason is doing another project, I’d love to hear it.

Hodi

​@Pinnacle Productions a month or so ago he said on instagram that he has not decided yet

Pinnacle Productions

@Hodi I hope he does something even if it’s just on his own with studio projects.

Nolan Kuffner

The chorus is the most generic, radio rock part of the song.
Which is pretty on pointe for most of Jason's choruses.
At least with Tom, they mix in Danii's harsh vocals and it's less 'La la la, la de da, la la la, la de da' like every one of Jason's choruses.
He's distinct sounding.
Great.
Too bad he's just average as a metal vocalist.

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aqu sedö

Jason's voice... Ik that it's great in every track but HOLY CRAP it gives me chills how powerfully he pulls out the chorus of this song. Really gonna miss him in the band.

Nolan Kuffner

Pretty easy to make a memorable chorus when the same 6 lines are repeated like 8-10 times each 🤦

Na Tee

@Nolan Kuffner try it then

Lance707

​@Nolan Kuffner it's the delivery, not the lyrics which make it great

Scotty Bandicoot

@Nolan Kuffnerit’s clear you didn’t like the band before you came here since it just seems you decided to chat rubbish on the many positive comments. A bit of silly billy aren’t you.

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