Last Parade
Call Me No One Lyrics
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Where's the time - what's the rush -
Forgive yourself - save your breath - shut your mouth and just play dead
This fight is yours and yours alone
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all to blame for my desperation
We demonize the real unknown -
Ask myself - should I believe - or stay caught up in your disease
The choice to make is ours no more - no more no more no more
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all to blame for my desperation
The sick - the coarse - the frail - the weak - the ones that kill you while you sleep
The stricken down - the ones who fail - the hand that lifts you straight from hell
They're all the same - We're all the same - We're all the same
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all to blame for my desperation
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all right here for my last parade
The song Last Parade by Call Me No One is a reflection on personal struggle and the forces that shape our lives. The lyrics describe the singer's frustration with the world around them, with lines like "Where's the time - what's the rush" suggesting a feeling of being rushed or pressured. However, the singer ultimately takes responsibility for their own fate, recognizing that "This fight is yours and yours alone." The chorus emphasizes this sense of personal responsibility, with the repeated lines "You're way too late for my devastation / You're all to blame for my desperation" suggesting that although others may have contributed to the singer's struggles, it is ultimately up to them to overcome them.
The second verse of the song takes a more cynical turn, with lines like "Curse the one who loves himself - the only one who ever cared" suggesting a sense of isolation and distrust of others. The singer seems to be wrestling with the idea of whether to believe in others and risk being let down again, or to give up and succumb to "your disease," perhaps representing the negative patterns or thoughts that have led to the singer's struggles in the first place. The final "no more no more no more" suggests a sense of finality, as if the singer has made a decision to no longer be caught up in this cycle of self-doubt and mistrust.
Overall, the song Last Parade is a powerful statement about struggle and self-reflection. The lyrics paint a complex picture of the forces that shape our lives, from the external pressures of the world around us to the internal demons that can hold us back. Through it all, however, the song suggests that personal responsibility and the power to overcome our struggles ultimately lies within us.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a sign of what's to come - open mind that's on the run
The first line means that the future can be unpredictable, and we should be ready for anything that comes our way. It's good to have an open mind and let new ideas flow without restriction.
Where's the time - what's the rush -
The second line means that time flies by quickly, and we should live in the present and enjoy the moment instead of always being in a hurry.
Forgive yourself - save your breath - shut your mouth and just play dead
The third line means that it's better to forgive oneself and move on rather than dwelling on past mistakes. It's also important to avoid wasting time and energy on unimportant matters and remain silent if speaking out causes more harm than good.
This fight is yours and yours alone
The fourth line means that everyone has their struggles, and we are responsible for overcoming them. It's essential to take ownership of our issues and work through them ourselves.
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all to blame for my desperation
The fifth and sixth lines mean that the artist has already reached a breaking point, and it's too late for anyone to help them. They also blame others for their troubles.
Curse the one who loves himself - the only one who ever cared
The seventh line means that people who care only for themselves are often viewed negatively in society. The singer also suggests that self-love is the only assurance of receiving compassion from anyone.
We demonize the real unknown -
The eighth line means that people often criticize or fear things they don't understand or refuse to learn about rather than accepting them.
Ask myself - should I believe - or stay caught up in your disease
The ninth line means that the artist is questioning whether to believe others' words and advice or to remain confined to their problematic way of thinking.
The choice to make is ours no more - no more no more no more
The tenth line means that sometimes, we have no power to make a choice, and our fate is already sealed.
The sick - the coarse - the frail - the weak - the ones that kill you while you sleep
The stricken down - the ones who fail - the hand that lifts you straight from hell
They're all the same - We're all the same - We're all the same
The eleventh line means that no one is invincible, and we can all be vulnerable at times. It doesn't matter if someone takes advantage of us or we encounter failed situations; all of humanity is in the same boat.
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all to blame for my desperation
You're way too late for my devastation
You're all right here for my last parade
These last lines are repeated, meaning that the singer reiterates his earlier statement of being beyond help due to other people's actions. And they think these same people are responsible for their downfall and will witness their total destruction.
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darkest Hour
Such an amazing album. One of my latest favorites. Not one bad song from this album. Love it.
xanDR
Listening to this just makes me feel so alive again. No matter how fast I ride my bike, how many times I get choked out at Jiu Jitsu, how many times I make sweet love to my girl - this is just a whole new feeling. You can just feel the passion in it, and it gives me shivers every time.
Darknight
I completely relate to this. Cheers mate.
bled_x
Sounds exactly how I figured it might. Sevendust, Dark New Day, and Stereomud elements basically fused together. Good song.
Doug Schoen
Crazy that no one knows about this, as good as Sevendust
SOLID KREATE
Excellent album. And it's a conglomerate of three bands that I like!
George Noory
Anything Sevendust or this band does is awesome !
SlowBurnJ
A great album I didn't even realize was coming out until yesterday. Clint Lowrey and Morgan Rose of 7dust. Clint's voice is stellar on here! And Morgan on the kit, always killer! Great melodies and this track, Last Parade is just an amazing song. Great album!
Darknight
Is it Days of The New in your profile picture?
SlowBurnJ
Yes, kind of. It’s artwork by Jeral Tidwell, who did the Days Of The New album covers. Cheers! 👍🤘