A billion more can't see the chains Read Full Bio ↴Life lead in constraints til death
A billion more can't see the chains
My whole life, I have been provoked
Retaliate, alter fate, you choke
You choke. Fucking choke
Ive swallowed enough now it's time
Too see the tables turned
Im coughing up blood that's not mine
And I'll see it returned
The pain that always comes my way
I think of you just the same
All the things I despise are the things you prescribe
Still I hide them all away. Hide them away
I will overcome, Ive promised myself
That I will see it done
With open eyes Ive become
The one thing you can't take.
Worst Case Scenario
Day Of Contempt Lyrics
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A billion more can't see the chains.
My whole life, I have been provoked.
Retaliate, alter fate, you choke.
You choke. Fucking choke.
I've swallowed enough now its time
Too see the tables turned.
And Ill see it returned
The pain that always comes my way.
I think of you just the same.
All the things I despise are the things you prescribe
Still I hide them all away. Hide them away.
I will overcome, I've promised myself
That I will see it done.
With open eyes I've become
The one thing you can't take.
The lyrics of "Worst Case Scenario" by Day Of Contempt express a sense of frustration and anger towards the constraints that society imposes on our lives. The opening lines, "Life lead in constraints til death / A billion more can't see the chains," suggest that many people are unaware of the limited choices and opportunities available to them, as they are trapped within the boundaries of what is considered normal or acceptable. The singer of the song has been provoked all their life and feels a need to retaliate, to alter fate, and to break free from the constraints that are choking them.
The chorus contains the repeated line "You choke. Fucking choke," which represents the singer's determination to overcome the obstacles in their path. They have suffered enough and are ready to turn the tables and take control. The line "I'm coughing up blood that's not mine" suggests that the struggle has taken a toll on the singer's physical and emotional health, but they are willing to endure the pain in order to achieve their goals. The final verse expresses a sense of defiance and self-belief, as the singer promises to overcome the things they despise and become the one thing that their oppressors cannot take away.
Overall, "Worst Case Scenario" is a powerful statement of individualism and resistance against the forces that seek to constrain us. It encourages listeners to embrace their own identity and to strive for freedom in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Life lead in constraints til death
I have lived my life within certain boundaries or constraints, and will continue to do so until death.
A billion more can't see the chains.
Many others are also living within certain constraints, but they may not even realize it.
My whole life, I have been provoked.
Throughout my entire life, I have been constantly provoked or pushed towards a certain reaction or behavior.
Retaliate, alter fate, you choke.
But now, I am ready to retaliate and change my own fate. You, who have been trying to control me, will now choke on your own actions.
You choke. Fucking choke.
I am emphasizing the fact that you will indeed choke on your own actions.
I've swallowed enough now its time / Too see the tables turned.
I have taken in enough of your actions and behavior, and it is now time for me to take control and turn the tables.
I'm coughing up blood that's not mine / And Ill see it returned
Your actions have caused me pain and suffering, and now I will make sure you experience the same pain and suffering.
The pain that always comes my way.
I am acknowledging the constant pain and struggle that I face in life.
I think of you just the same.
Despite your actions, I try to maintain some level of empathy towards you.
All the things I despise are the things you prescribe / Still I hide them all away. Hide them away.
I hate the things you encourage or prescribe for me, but I still suppress my true feelings and passions.
I will overcome, I've promised myself / That I will see it done.
But now, I am making the promise to myself that I will overcome these challenges and obstacles, and achieve my goals despite your interference.
With open eyes I've become / The one thing you can't take.
I have now become aware and conscious of my own power and potential, and you can no longer take that away from me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN ROSS COYTE, STEVEN-JON DAVIS, JOSHUA JAMES DELSAR, THOMAS CHARLES DEVERIX, DANIEL WILLIAM SMITH
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