The Enemy Inside
De/Vision Lyrics
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Draw your sword make all your heroes die
Kill your ego sup your sorrow
Learn your lesson well
You gotta fight the enemy inside
Are you tough tough enough
Welcome to real life
You don't belong to anyone but love
Don't need a gun when things start getting rough
Kill your ego draw your sword
Make all your heroes die
The Enemy Inside by De/Vision is a song urging introspection and self-reflection. The opening lines, "you are adrift on the sea of self-denial" suggest an individual in a state of confusion or indecision regarding their identity, values or beliefs. The following phrase "draw your sword make all your heroes die" prompts one to question their adherence to external heroes or role-models. The song seems to suggest that liberation can be achieved by killing one's ego and accepting inner truth, hence the lines "kill your ego sup your sorrow". The overall message seems to be that significant battles can only be won by fighting the enemy within. The chorus repeats the phrase "you gotta fight the enemy inside" as if to suggest that it's a continuous process.
The lyrics are metaphorical, but the message is clear. The song encourages determination and resilience in pursuing one's aspirations. It is a rallying call to confront one's inner demons and overcome them. The song also acknowledges that the journey may not be easy, "welcome to real life", implying that self-reflection is an ongoing process that will require effort.
Line by Line Meaning
You are adrift on the sea of self-denial
You are lost in your own world of self-denial
Draw your sword make all your heroes die
Get ready to face the harsh reality and give up on your ideal heroes
Kill your ego sup your sorrow
Overcome your pride and face your sadness
Learn your lesson well
Make sure to learn from your experiences and grow
You gotta fight the enemy inside
You need to confront and defeat the negative aspects within yourself
Are you tough tough enough
Do you have the strength to face your inner demons?
Welcome to real life
This is the harsh reality that everyone must face
Fight you better fight the enemy inside
Challenge yourself to overcome your inner conflicts
You don't belong to anyone but love
Love is the only thing you truly belong to
Don't need a gun when things start getting rough
No need for weapons in tough times, just face it with your inner strength
Kill your ego draw your sword
Let go of your pride and prepare to confront your challenges
Make all your heroes die
Abandon your unrealistic expectations and idolizations of others
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.