Can't Change The Beat
Combichrist Lyrics


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I gotta bring it
I gotta hold it
I gotta force it out, like it never happened at all
I need to be, I gotta hold it
I need to fail, and it's so sensational
And they sent you, through the ages
Now you want me, to restrain me
Tried to reach through, and I failed you
And now we're begging for more, I am here for you

Can't change the beat

Can't stand alone, we never did
Keeps me alive, as we begin
You oughta know, how we will starve
Aesthetic, let it, force it, never again





Can't change the beat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Combichrist's "Can't Change the Beat" speak of a struggle to hold onto something, to force it out even if it feels like it never happened. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, as the lyrics don't provide any specific context. However, the following lines suggest that the singer is trying to resist something that they need to fail at, something sensational that they are being urged to restrain from. Despite failing, they want to continue on this path, although they imply that they are begging for more.


The line "Can't change the beat" seems somewhat ambiguous as well, although it could be interpreted to mean that the singer is unable to change the course they are on. The beat, in this sense, could represent the rhythm of their life, the path they are following, or even their own heart that they cannot control. The repetition of this line throughout the song could also suggest that there is an external force or pressure that the singer is unable to resist.


Overall, the theme of the lyrics seems to be one of struggle, resistance, and the desire to keep going despite failure. The singer seems dedicated to the path they are on, despite the hardships along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta bring it
I have to put in effort and deliver


I gotta hold it
I have to maintain and keep control


I gotta force it out, like it never happened at all
I have to push hard to make it happen and forget the past


I need to be, I gotta hold it
I have to remain composed and steady


I need to fail, and it's so sensational
I have to experience failure and it's a profound feeling


And they sent you, through the ages
You were put here by some higher power for a purpose


Now you want me, to restrain me
But now you're trying to prevent me from doing what I need to do


Tried to reach through, and I failed you
I attempted to connect with you, but I was unsuccessful


And now we're begging for more, I am here for you
Now we want more of what I have to offer, and I am always available for you


Can't change the beat
We can't alter the course of events


Can't stand alone, we never did
We can't survive without relying on each other


Keeps me alive, as we begin
Working together is what fuels me


You oughta know, how we will starve
We will suffer greatly without each other


Aesthetic, let it, force it, never again
We must embrace our unique qualities and push forward, never looking back




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