Understand
Combichrist Lyrics


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Today is not the right day to fall apart
Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
It won't discriminate
It will swallow you whole

(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)

No one is safe, contaminated
Brain corrupted
All common sense
On a single line, with our backs to the wall
No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall

When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why

(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)
(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)

This is real life, this is me being honest

It won't discriminate
(It won't discriminate)
It will swallow you whole
(It will swallow you whole)

When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why

When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend




And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Combichrist's song "Understand" focus on the harsh realities of life and the struggles that people face each day. The opening lines suggest that sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart and that it's easier to just give up. However, the chorus encourages listeners to pick up the pieces and walk out of the darkness, even when things feel overwhelming. This message is further emphasized by the lines "This is real life, this is me being honest."


The second verse speaks to the idea that no one is immune to the hardships of life. It describes how people can become corrupted and lose their empathy and compassion for others. The lines "All common sense, on a single line, with our backs to the wall" suggest that people may feel trapped or backed into a corner when dealing with difficult situations.


The chorus repeats the message of picking up the pieces and moving forward, even in the absence of hope. The line "Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why" highlights the frustration that can come with trying to make sense of the world when there is no clear explanation for why things happen.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is not the right day to fall apart
Don't give up now, even if things seem tough


Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
Take action and move past the difficulties


It won't discriminate
Challenges affect everyone, regardless of differences


It will swallow you whole
Difficulties can feel overwhelming and all-consuming


No one is safe, contaminated
We are all vulnerable to struggle and hardship


Brain corrupted
Challenges can negatively impact our thoughts and emotions


All common sense
It can be hard to make sense of things in difficult times


On a single line, with our backs to the wall
We may feel trapped or cornered by our struggles


No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall
In tough times, it can feel like no one is there to help or care


When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
When someone is feeling hopeless and lost


Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
Trying to make sense of struggles and hardships, even when there's no clear reason why


It makes it hard to pretend
It's difficult to hide our struggles and emotions


And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Healing takes time and patience


This is real life, this is me being honest
Acknowledging the reality of struggles and being truthful about how they impact us


(It won't discriminate)
Reiteration that difficulties affect everyone


(It will swallow you whole)
Reiteration that struggles can feel overwhelming




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Written by: Ole Anders Olsen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

DemonDan Morrissey

Today is not the right day to fall apart
Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
It won't discriminate
It will swallow you whole
No one is safe, contaminated
Brain corrupted
All common sense
On a single line, with our backs to the wall
No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
This is real life, this is me being honest
It won't discriminate
(It won't discriminate)
It will swallow you whole
(It will swallow you whole)
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why



All comments from YouTube:

Albert Radmacher

This is literally so good and probably one of the best โ€œnewโ€ Combichrist songs Iโ€™ve heard in sooooo long!!!

Mv Blue

noooou

HZ Mike

"Today is not the right day to fall apart..." that's why I listen to this song almost everyday to hear those words...

vledermau5

I remember when I first saw them as the supporting act of Rammstein, didn't know anything about them but man their show was amazing.

Dino Man

Emo now lol

Gulliva73

@Ryan Sharpe All my Metalhead comrades hate Combichrist, instead of me. I wasn't there when they supported Rammstein. I am fully into that Industrial thing. But I really prefer the time when they played more electronically with less guitars

Ryan Sharpe

They were a great opener for Rammstein.

Arthur Rebel

Same here

Murder Maiden OFFICIAL

Had the honor of opening for these guys awhile back and they put on a wild show!! Loving this song!

Sasha Tagger

Is that the name of your band? Murder Maiden? :)

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