On the Brink
Cambria & Coheed Lyrics
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On the brink of an end, a boy learns to run
How you love, or could you, Mister Man of the Year?
Walking tall with nothing to fear
Don't pass up this chance, oh, go tear down the walls
No gods will be watching, no one cares enough at all
These words need now are ending, as they did at the start
Don't cry no more, boy
You've got the other side of your life, so enjoy
I'll move out the front door
And take out your trash
But I'm no longer haunting here
I'm not coming back
The world must know my story
So long, Amory
Please drive me home one last time
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail, hail, hail, hail
Hail
The lyrics of the song On the Brink by Cambria & Coheed refer to the end of the world and the different reactions people have to such a devastating occurrence. The song starts by describing how the news of the impending end has spread and how a boy is learning to run for his life. The lyrics then question the actions of a man who was revered as the "Man-of-the-Year" and how his love may have caused or contributed to the end of the world. The chorus urges listeners to tear down the walls and take advantage of the chaos since no one is watching.
The next verse speaks to the certainty of the end of the world and the futility of pretending otherwise. However, despite the end of the world, some people still have hope and choose to ignore the destruction around them. The song ends with a message to a boy to move on and take out his trash, while the singer expresses a desire to be driven home one last time before the end.
Overall, the lyrics of On the Brink are thought-provoking and cautionary, urging listeners to take action and not be passive in the face of disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
The worlds have now learned of the worst yet to come
The future is bleak and everyone knows it
A brink of an end, a boy learns to run
We're on the verge of destruction and people are trying to escape
How you love, could you, Mr. Man-of-the-Year?
You're supposed to be a role model, but you're selfish and corrupt
Walking tall with nothing to fear
You're overconfident and not aware of the danger
Don't pass up this chance, oh, go tear down the walls
Take advantage of the opportunity to make a change
No Gods will be watching, no cares enough at all
There's no divine intervention or concern from anyone
These worlds, they now are ending, as they were at the start
History repeats itself and the end is inevitable
But I'll keep on pretending
I'll keep up the facade despite the harsh reality
I won't go
I won't give up or leave
Don't cry no more, boy
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
You've got the other side of your life
There's a brighter future waiting for you
So ignore, and move out the broken door
Leave behind what's holding you back and move forward
And take out your trash
Get rid of the negativity in your life
But I no longer hold in here
I'm not staying in this place anymore
I'm not coming back
I'm leaving for good
The road must now
It's time to start a new journey
My story, so long Amory
Goodbye, old friend
Please drive me home one last time
I want to revisit my past before moving on
Hail! [x57]
Repeated chant or battle cry
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever
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