Watch Out
Dance DJ & Company Lyrics
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This kingdom is mine and I proclaim: "No one else shall ever reign!"
Now I hide in the dust
All achievements are lost
With bitterness I will rule until the end
Fire, it keeps me burning
A savior, I will be yearning for an endless crown
This is the end of Rome
Watch out, evil's coming
You'll be dead before the dawn
You're the scapegoat
I am dedicated to destruction
Blaming the scum for all deeds I have done
All gods disappear. Seeking hope in fear
No mercy
Cruel is the heart of man
(The) fire of my existence
Empire of my own grace
Here's the final call
This era ends, my kingdom falls
This is the end of Rome
Watch out, evil's coming
You'll be dead before the dawn
Burn down the world
Monuments shall fall to dust
Annihilation
So powerful, this lust
This is the end of Rome
Watch out, evil's coming
You'll be dead before the dawn
The lyrics to Dance DJ & Company's song Watch Out paint a picture of a mad ruler who is clinging desperately to power even as his kingdom is falling apart. The opening lines suggest that the singer is isolated and paranoid - "In the darkness of time, in the shadow of the night I'm alone / This kingdom is mine and I proclaim: 'No one else shall ever reign!'" It seems as though he's willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his hold on power, even if it means destroying everything around him. He hides in the dust and all of his achievements seem to have been for nothing.
The subsequent lines about fire and burning seem to suggest that the singer is consumed with a desire for power that is all-consuming. He is willing to burn down everything he has built just to maintain control. He seems to be blaming others for his own misdeeds, calling them "scum," and dedicated to destruction. The lyrics take a dark turn with the line "All gods disappear. Seeking hope in fear / No mercy / Cruel is the heart of man," which suggests that even divine intervention won't save the singer from his downfall. In the end, he burns the world down, bringing the era to an end and destroying his own legacy in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkness of time, in the shadow of the night I'm alone
I'm feeling isolated and all by myself during this unhappy, uncertain time
This kingdom is mine and I proclaim: "No one else shall ever reign!"
I have full control of my domain and declare that no one else will ever have power over it
Now I hide in the dust
I'm currently in hiding or avoiding others' attention
All achievements are lost
Everything I once accomplished is gone or meaningless now
With bitterness I will rule until the end
I'll continue to lead despite my bitterness and anger until the very end
Fire, it keeps me burning
Fire is a source of motivation and passion for me
A savior, I will be yearning for an endless crown
I aspire to be a savior for myself and others, and crave endless recognition and success
Burning all my kingdom down
I'll destroy everything I've built in order to achieve my goals
You're the scapegoat
You're my target for blame and accusations
I am dedicated to destruction
I'm fully committed to causing harm or damage to others
Blaming the scum for all deeds I have done
I'm blaming others for my own mistakes and wrongdoings
All gods disappear. Seeking hope in fear
I'm losing faith in all things good, and searching for hope amidst my fears
No mercy
I won't show mercy or compassion towards others
Cruel is the heart of man
Humans have a naturally cruel or selfish disposition
(The) fire of my existence
The intensity and passion of my existence
Empire of my own grace
I have built an empire based on my own grace or charm
Here's the final call
This is the ultimate moment or decision
This era ends, my kingdom falls
My era of power and control is ending, and my kingdom will crumble
Burn down the world
I want to destroy everything in a fiery blaze
Monuments shall fall to dust
Even great achievements will crumble and disintegrate
Annihilation
I seek total destruction and obliteration
So powerful, this lust
I have an intense and overwhelming desire for this destruction
This is the end of Rome
This is the end of an empire or era
Watch out, evil's coming
Beware, because evil is approaching
You'll be dead before the dawn
Your fate is sealed and you won't survive until the morning
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Lorz
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