Like A Bullet
Dead To Fall Lyrics
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Opening the gates to a river
Washing away your green disguises
That seem to control my life
The goal seems to be
Gaining everything for yourself
And in the end, you will have nothing
But yourself
of life
Out of my heart
Only then will I Achieve
Satisfaction in my life
You don't control me anymore
The lyrics to Dead to Fall's song 'Like A Bullet' speak to the idea of breaking free of toxic control and seizing control of one's own life. The opening line "like a bullet ripping through my life" is a powerful metaphor for the sudden, jarring impact of this realization. The singer of the song is no longer content to be controlled and manipulated by someone who has been wearing "green disguises," likely symbolic of deceit, for far too long. The idea of ridding oneself of this influence is reinforced throughout the song, as the goal becomes clear: to gain everything for oneself, rather than fulfilling the desires of another.
The lyrics go further, however, by pointing out the hollowness of this controlling behavior. The singer understands that those who seek to control others for their own gain will ultimately end up with nothing but themselves. The song then takes a more violent turn in the bridge section, as the singer vows to "tear everything about your cold blackened way of life out of my heart." Only then, he says, will he truly achieve satisfaction in his life. The final line of the song is a fitting declaration: "you don't control me anymore."
In its entirety, 'Like A Bullet' is a powerful retort to those who would seek to manipulate and control others. It speaks to the importance of breaking free from toxic relationships and taking control of one's own life. There is a sense of violence in the lyrics, but it's a violence that is ultimately justified by the singer's journey towards self-realization and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a bullet ripping through my life
A strong, damaging impact on my life
Opening the gates to a river
Releasing my emotions
Washing away your green disguises
Removing your deceptive facades
That seem to control my life
That have power over me
The goal seems to be
The objective appears to be
Gaining everything for yourself
Acquiring everything solely for your benefit
And in the end, you will have nothing
You will end up with nothing
But yourself
Except for your own existence
I will tear everything about your cold blackened way of life
I will destroy every aspect of your negative lifestyle
Out of my heart
From the depths of my being
Only then will I Achieve Satisfaction in my life
Only then will I feel content with my life
You don't control me anymore
You no longer have power over me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Bryan John Lear, Daniel David Craig, Jonathan David Hunt, Justin J Jakimiak
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